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Ahmed Fadl Elseed
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Electric Heat Tracing Cable

04/07/2010 4:47 AM

Dear Gents,

Good Morning,

I am new member of this group, I wish to share information & discussions...

Q1: I need the calculation formulars ( as per standards) for the selection of electric heat tracing cables ( for pipes & Tanks ).

Q2: 20QTVR2-CT this cable used for heat tracing, the Number 20 stand for.......?

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Re: Electric Heat Tracing cable

04/07/2010 4:56 AM

Welcome.

A1: this sort of thing is best discussed with the cable supplier directly.

A2: it is a type of self-regulating trace heating tape, thicker and with greater watts-per-metre output than the 15 and the 10 equivalents. Again, contact the supplier directly to discuss individual applications.

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Re: Electric Heat Tracing Cable

04/07/2010 3:10 PM

Greetings Ahmed,

Answer to Question #1 - Try this web address - http://www.htdheattrace.com/pdfs/PT%20Thermal%20Design%20Guide.pdf

This should be a good place to start for a very basic explanation.

Answer to Question #2 - The 20 stands for 20 watts p/ft

As the previous poster stated, contact your local heat trace mfrs rep, they should be able to help you out with design issues.

A few manufacturers with global reach are Thermon and Tyco Thermal to name a few. You should be able to find a local rep in your area by visiting their website(s).

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