In processes where the contents of a tank must always remain warm and pliable at all times, plant operations may use a combination of equipment.
They may heat the entire contents of the tank with tank heating coils sitting at the bottom of the tank. Others may use a bayonet heater which is a tube bundle inserted through a manway on the side of the tank. Warmed contents are then warmed again as they’re pulled out of a tank through a suction heater. Many times, in colder climates, this is a necessary process.
At Enerquip, we are proud to offer high quality, custom designed suction heaters. Built to ASME code and code stamped, our heaters consist of custom designed tube bundles mounted inside a shell. The shell is open at one end and closed at the other end. Fluid flows through the open end and is heated by a heat transfer medium-hot oil, steam or other fluid, then exits the suction heater outside of the tank. A mounting flange designed to bolt onto the manway flange in the tank is supplied on the suction heaters we design.
Enerquip has decades of experience fabricating stainless steel equipment. Along with carbon steel and 304L and 316L stainless steel designs, our suction heaters can also be constructed from a wider range of corrosion-resistant materials upon request. Built with the highest quality materials and fabrication, our suction heaters are built to last for decades with minimal maintenance. Enerquip’s suction heater technology helps facilities pump the most essential viscous materials more smoothly, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
Suction Heaters are used to heat viscous fluids such as oil and asphalt. These heaters save you time and money with the following attributes:
