Electric Heat Tracing Technical Solution for Liquefied Natural Gas Industry heat tracing has the function of temperature control, which can self-adjust the temperature demand, that is, when the temperature is lower than the set value, the heat tracing will automatically open, and when the temperature is too high, the power supply will automatically shut down.
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) plays a very important role in modern life. Under the condition of low temperature in winter, the liquefied condensate and water in natural gas are easy to cause freezing and blocking pipelines, which affects normal supply of natural gas to production and life.In order to alleviate the contradiction between supply and demand of natural gas, many liquefied natural gas companies use electric heat tracing products to take anti-freezing measures, which can ensure the stable supply of natural gas.
Liquefied natural gas uses electric tracing heat preservation measures, which can be directly wound on the pipelines and valves of liquefied natural gas, and used with various accessories. Electric heat tracing can generate electricity to compensate the heat loss of the pipeline, and then wrap insulation cotton or felt to play the role of heat storage and insulation, forming a complete electric heat tracing and insulation system.
Because liquefied natural gas belongs to explosive media and located in outdoor humid area, it is necessary to consider the problems of explosion-proof, protection and corrosion protection when choosing electric heating. Considering comprehensively, it is recommended to choose low-temperature explosion-proof anti-corrosion electric heat tracing products. This electric heat tracing can effectively eliminate static electricity and resist external machinery to touch the environment. There is also a layer of anti-corrosion coat with good protection and anti-corrosion performance.This type of electric heat tracing is mainly used in heat preservation places with explosion-proof and anti-corrosion requirements.
Liquefied natural gas electric heat tracing is made of flame retardant materials, which has high safety. It will be more reliable with the addition of shielding layer and anticorrosive outer sheath.After electric tracing heating, the heating temperature is uniform, which reduces the probability of accident.In addition, electric heat tracing can be arbitrary shear, will not affect the use of the effect.Liquefied natural gas heat tracing can also be installed superposition, simple and convenient, easy to install and dismantle, improve the efficiency of maintenance equipment.
Liquefied natural gas electric heating has a wide range of applications, with the characteristics of safety and reliability, environmental protection and energy saving, uniform heating, long service life, suitable for pipeline, equipment and containers of temperature control, heat tracing, heat preservation, heating.
Table 2 Heating Cable Specification (600V Single Conductor)
Cable Code | Diameter | HDPE Diameter | Standard resistance value at +20℃ | Maximum Production Length | Unit weight |
mm | mm | Ω/m | m | kg/km | |
16C1.7 | 8.2 | 10 | 0.0017 | 350 | 366.54 |
16C2.2 | 7.6 | 9.4 | 0.0022 | 380 | 307.77 |
16C2.9 | 7.0 | 8.8 | 0.0029 | 400 | 264.45 |
16C4 | 5.9 | 7.7 | 0.004 | 600 | 190.88 |
16C7 | 5.3 | 7.1 | 0.007 | 600 | 154.08 |
16C11 | 4.9 | 6.7 | 0.011 | 600 | 132.25 |
16C13 | 4.6 | 6.4 | 0.013 | 600 (300)☆ | 125.7 |
16C17 | 4.6 | 6.4 | 0.017 | 600 (300)☆ | 117.16 |
16C21 | 4.6 | 6.4 | 0.021 | 600 (300)☆ | 111.9 |
16C25 | 3.7 | 5.5 | 0.025 | 600 (480)☆ | 68.83 |
16C33 | 3.7 | 5.5 | 0.033 | 600 (480)☆ | 63.76 |
16C40 | 3.4 | 5.2 | 0.04 | 600 (560)☆ | 58.87 |
16C63 | 3.2 | 5 | 0.063 | 600 | 51.47 |
16K80 | 6.8 | 8.6 | 0.08 | 370 (140)☆ | 254.18 |
16K100 | 5.2 | 7 | 0.1 | 450 (240)☆ | 162.11 |
16K140 | 4.9 | 6.7 | 0.14 | 600 (270)☆ | 122.55 |
16K197 | 4.45 | 6.25 | 0.197 | 600 (330)☆ | 111.32 |
16K220 | 4.5 | 6.3 | 0.22 | 600 (330)☆ | 102.89 |
16K315 | 4.3 | 6.1 | 0.315 | 600 (350)☆ | 91.44 |
16K345 | 4.2 | 6.0 | 0.345 | 600 (370)☆ | 85.9 |
16K450 | 4.0 | 5.8 | 0.45 | 600 (400)☆ | 80.73 |
16K630 | 4.0 | 5.8 | 0.63 | 600 (400)☆ | 77.26 |
16K800 | 3.5 | 5.3 | 0.8 | 600 (530)☆ | 61.48 |
16K1250 | 2.8 | 4.6 | 1.25 | 600 | 40.83 |
16K2000 | 2.8 | 4.6 | 2.0 | 600 | 38.96 |
Table 3 Heating Cable Specification (600V Double Conductors)
Cable Code | Diameter | Nominal resistance at +20℃ | Maximum manufacturing length | Unit weight |
mm | Ω/m | m | kg/km | |
26C3.4 | 12.9 | 0.0034 | 150 | 783.76 |
26C4.4 | 12.2 | 0.0044 | 160 | 701.56 |
26C5.8 | 11.3 | 0.0058 | 170 | 606.16 |
26C8.6 | 9.90 | 0.0086 | 180 | 451.43 |
26C11.4 | 9.30 | 0.0114 | 200 | 400.05 |
26C13.8 | 9.00 | 0.0138 | 210 | 375.20 |
26C17.2 | 8.60 | 0.0172 | 220 | 344.90 |
26C23 | 8.00 | 0.023 | 250 | 303.25 |
26C34.4 | 7.50 | 0.0344 | 280 | 269.20 |
26C49.2 | 7.10 | 0.0492 | 300 | 243.84 |
26K240 | 9.90 | 0.24 | 180 | 451.43 |
26K320 | 9.30 | 0.32 | 200 | 400.05 |
26K384 | 9.00 | 0.384 | 210 | 375.20 |
26K480 | 8.60 | 0.48 | 220 | 344.90 |
26K640 | 8.00 | 0.64 | 250 | 303.25 |
26K960 | 7.50 | 0.96 | 280 | 269.20 |
Table 4 Heating Cable Specification (300V Double Cores)
Cable Code | Diameter | Nominal resistance at +20℃ | Maximum manufacturing length | Unit weight |
mm | Ω/m | m | kg/km | |
23C3.4 | 12.0 | 0.0034 | 200 | 708.10 |
23C4.4 | 11.3 | 0.0044 | 220 | 629.07 |
23C5.8 | 10.4 | 0.0058 | 240 | 537.73 |
23C8.6 | 9.00 | 0.0086 | 260 | 392.56 |
23C11.4 | 8.40 | 0.0114 | 280 | 343.89 |
23C13.8 | 8.00 | 0.0138 | 300 | 314.57 |
23C17.2 | 7.60 | 0.0172 | 320 | 286.27 |
23C23 | 7.10 | 0.023 | 340 | 252.98 |
23C34.4 | 6.60 | 0.0344 | 360 | 221.19 |
23C49.2 | 6.20 | 0.0492 | 380 | 197.64 |
23K160 | 10.4 | 0.16 | 220 | 508.37 |
23K240 | 9.00 | 0.24 | 240 | 392.56 |
23K320 | 8.40 | 0.32 | 265 | 343.89 |
23K384 | 8.00 | 0.384 | 280 | 314.57 |
23K480 | 7.70 | 0.48 | 300 | 291.91 |
23K640 | 7.10 | 0.64 | 320 | 252.98 |
23K960 | 6.50 | 0.96 | 350 | 216.11 |
Note: the resistance value of 2-core cable in the above table is the measured value after the ends are twisted (i.e., single-core resistance X2);
For the use of 660V voltage occasions, please contact our company professionals;
Mark of (300)☆ is a recommended production length by MICH
Selection Parameters:
Constant Wattage Heating Cable | High Temperature Heating cable | Polyamide/Fiberglass Heating Cable | Harsh Environment Heating Cable | General Purpose Heating Cable |
Available Voltages | 120, 208, 240, 277 & 480 VAC | 120, 208, 240, 277 & 480 VAC | 120, 208, 240, 277 & 480 VAC | 120, 208, 240, 277 & 480 VAC |
Available Wattages
| 4, 8 & 12 watts/ft (13, 26 & 39 watts/m) | 4, 8 & 12 watts/ft (13, 26 & 39 watts/m) | 4, 8 & 12 watts/ft (13, 26 & 39 watts/m) | 3, 5, 8 & 12 watts/ft (10, 16, 26 & 39 watts/m) |
Maximum Exposure Temperature | 500°F (260°C)
| 500°F (260°C)
| 500°F (260°C)
| 400°F (204°C)
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Nominal Dimensions
| 0.2"x0.3" (5mm x 8mm) 12 AWG
| 0.2"x0.3" (5mm x 8mm) 12 AWG
| 0.2"x0.3" (5mm x 8mm) 12 AWG
| 0.2"x0.3" (5mm x 8mm) 12 AWG |
Resistance to Moisture | Good | Good | Excellent
| Excellent
|
Resistance to Chemicals | Good | Good | Excellent
| Excellent
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Resistance to Flame | Excellent | Outstanding | Excellent | Outstanding |
Dielectric Strength | Over 2000 volts | Over 2000 volts
| Over 2000 volts | Over 2000 volts |