Immersion heaters, as the name suggests, are electric heaters that heat a fluid tank by immersing them in it. Immersion heaters are usually used to heat process gases or liquids by injecting them directly into a tubing, tank, or reservoir. Since heat is provided by electricity, the product being heated consumes almost all of the energy. As a result, the liquid is heated at nearly 100% efficiency. These heaters are made to heat a variety of fluids while being corrosion resistant.

An industrial Immersion Heater can be your best choice if you need to heat significant amounts of fluid in your plant or facility reliably and cost-effectively.

Here, we’ll go a little more into the specifics of industrial immersion heaters, looking at how they function, their applications, benefits, and safety precautions to be taken while using them.

Working

Immersion heaters, which are made up of tube bundles that effectively transfer heat, are usually attached to the side of the tank and fully submerged. The heating coil is immediately exposed to the material inside the tank or tub, adding heat to the liquid around the immersion heater. These are effective for heating both water and other fluids such as oil. The heating unit, which is shaped like a rod, is designed to submerge into the fluid while the upper portion, which contains the electric circuit, stays above the fluid surface.

Their Application

Immersion heaters heat the whole substance container at once. As a result, they are an excellent solution where vast amounts of material must be preserved or heated to a particular temperature.

These heaters are very flexible and are found in a wide range of appliances including cooking ovens, baths, aquariums, kitchen equipment, and other home appliances. These heaters are used in a variety of processes in industries, including packing, material curing, plastic processing, production, medical devices, and keeping the temperature in drums and barrels containing temperature-sensitive material.

Precautions to Take When Using Immersion Heaters

  • In all circumstances, the level of the substance to be heated must be kept below the highest permissible volume. If the fluid volume increases above the safety cap, it may trigger a short circuit in the electric circuits or the drum may overheat, resulting in unpredictable circumstances.
  • Long-term or overnight use of these heaters must be performed under the supervision of someone familiar with their operation. If the heater needs to be used for an extended period, heaters with a cut-off feature and full coverage heaters can be used. These heaters should not be overlooked.
  • Proper grounding of the unit is needed for safe use. Improper grounding can result in severe safety risks such as electric shock.
  • The regulating portion of the heater should be kept dry and free of moisture at all times.
  • The electrical wiring should comply with the authorities’ defined requirements.
  • Before connecting the heater rod to the power supply, it should be submerged in the drum or put within the area to be heated.
  • The drum and the heater rod should not come into direct contact with one another.As it may cause overheating and melting of the drum.
  • Never put anything that can quickly catch fire near the rod, as it can overheat, catch fire and explode.

Advantages

  • Versatility: Immersion heaters can be used to heat a wide range of materials. So, this will be very beneficial for the plant as you won’t have to spend on new machinery to heat a new material.
  • Low Maintenance: Industrial immersion heaters are cost-effective because they need less maintenance. They are completely operational the vast majority of the time, allowing your plant to remain operational without excessive interruption for maintenance or repairs.
  • Efficiency: If you’re looking for a cost-effective way to heat vast amounts of material at your plant or factory, an immersion heater is a great option. Since these heaters are extremely good at heat transfer, they use energy very effectively.

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