Soojusjälgimist

Soojusjälgimist, also known as thermal monitoring or heat tracing, refers to the process of maintaining the temperature of a pipeline, vessel, or other equipment using electrical or steam tracing. This is crucial in various industrial applications where maintaining a specific temperature is essential for process efficiency, safety, or product quality. The primary goal of soojusjälgimist is to prevent freezing in cold environments, maintain a process temperature for optimal fluid flow, or prevent condensation.

Electrical heat tracing utilizes resistance heating cables that are installed along the length of the object to be heated. These cables generate heat when an electric current passes through them. Temperature control is achieved through thermostats or control panels that regulate the power supplied to the heating cables. Steam heat tracing, on the other hand, uses steam supplied from a central boiler system. The steam flows through a tracing pipe that runs parallel to the main pipeline, transferring heat through conduction.

The applications of soojusjälgimist are widespread, including the oil and gas industry for maintaining the viscosity of crude oil, the chemical industry for preventing solidification of certain chemicals, and the food and beverage industry for maintaining product temperature during processing and transport. Proper design and installation are critical to ensure effective and safe operation. Factors such as ambient temperature, product properties, and insulation levels influence the selection of the appropriate tracing method and the required heat output.