Client requirement:
A client in the packaging industry requires air to be heated via a heat exchanger in a hazardous environment using silicone oil for the primary heating circuit.
Challenge:
- Pump optimisation for high temperatures
- Controlling temperatures at varying flow rates
- Selection of heat source for safe operation
Solution:
Our engineers designed and manufactured this diathermic silicone oil heater which is supplied with a special high temperature pump system and safe, low surface temperature elements.
The control panel incorporates PID controllers with solidstate realays for fast response to changing flow rate and ramping of temperatures during start up.