The Latest Advancements in Electric Heating and Control Technologies for Chemical Processing Applications

Chemical processing industries have historically been dependent on large fossil fuel fired heating systems, which are piped throughout processing areas to provide heat for multiple users and applications in a given plant. Utilizing electric resistance heating for chemical market applications is not a new concept. However, recent advancements in electric heater and control technologies are expanding the role and number of heating applications capable of utilizing electricity for process heating. It has become the preferred method for process heating and temperature maintenance for many applications due to both performance and financial reasons.

The benefit of using electricity instead of fossil fuels extends beyond the localized zero emissions associated with electric process heating. This presentation walks the audience through all the features and benefits of utilizing electricity instead of the traditional fossil fuel fired heating systems. Specifically, new technology advancements in medium voltage heating and control systems, high temperature heat tracing, and wireless instrumentation have iopened the door for Chemical facilities to leverage electric for their process heating and temperature management requirements.

Not only will the presentation explain these new technologies, but it will also highlight chemical processing applications where they have been used effectively. Finally, case studies will be presented where electric heating and control systems have been successfully implemented and achieved stated performance or financial benefits over fuel fired systems.