Klöpper-Therm - The heating specialist in mechanical and plant engineering

One area of application is heating systems for thermal process engineering. This can be the case, for example, when heating liquids, gases or solids, when drying materials or during chemical reactions. The type of electrical heating system is determined by the process in question, the materials to be treated and the installation options. The advantages of electric heating systems include their fast and precise controllability, their high efficiency and their small footprint. As no combustion processes take place locally and therefore no harmful emissions are produced, electric heating systems are also a clean and environmentally friendly solution.

One example of a heating system in process engineering is steam heating. This can be used for very high temperatures.

Steam heating is a widely used method of heating in process engineering. Steam is used as a heat transfer medium to heat processes.

In an electric steam heating system, water is heated in an electric boiler until it evaporates and is transported as steam through pipes to the systems to be heated. There, the steam releases its heat and condenses back into water, which is then returned to the electric boiler to be heated again.

Electric steam heating offers a number of advantages over other heating methods. These include high efficiency, as the steam can transport a large amount of heat energy, easy controllability of the temperature and the ability to adjust the steam pressure according to the requirements of the process.

In addition, steam heating powered by electrically generated steam is a clean and environmentally friendly method, as it does not cause any harmful emissions locally and the waste heat from the condensate can often be used for other purposes.

In process engineering, steam heating is frequently used in various applications, such as in distillation plants, drying processes, reactors or for heating tanks and containers.

In order to keep the temperature constant or to maintain the flowability of liquids, it is necessary to heat pipes, valves or pumps in certain industrial areas.

Electrical resistance heating cables or heating tapes installed on pipes, valves or pumps heat the media from the outside or protect them from cooling or even freezing.

Filling systems, dosing systems or extruders are dependent on precise temperature control in order to guarantee further processing or the quality of the respective product. The heating technology used is crucial for this.

Filling or dosing systems can be heated in various ways, depending on the requirements of the respective product and process. One possibility is the use of electric heating tapes, which are laid along the filling line and heat the products during the filling process. Another option is the use of heated containers or tanks in which the products are temporarily stored before they are filled. These containers can be equipped with heating loops or heating jackets to ensure uniform heating.

In the case of extruders, material is melted and pressed into a mold. For this purpose, the extrusion die or the entire extruder is heated with the help of electric heating bands or heating cables.

When heating mixing and stirring systems, the often chemically produced products within the systems are heated. Heat is required in many industrial processes so that substances can react, mix or be processed. There are various heating methods that can be used depending on the material properties, temperature and process requirements.

Industrial systems depend on liquids having a constant flow and pumpability. For this reason, it is necessary to maintain the temperatures at and to ensure a defined temperature level by means of a suitably designed heating system.

Constant temperatures are an essential prerequisite for consistently high product quality, both in the various manufacturing processes and in subsequent storage in the food industry.

Thermal oil is a so-called heat transfer medium and is therefore suitable for indirect, uniform heating of a wide variety of media. Thermal oil can be used to transfer high temperatures to other processes. Thermal oil systems are used, for example, in the chemical and petrochemical industry, for heating machines in the paper industry or coating systems in the plastics industry.

Temperature control systems are used to control and regulate the temperature in certain processes. These play an important role in many industries, including food production, pharmaceuticals, the automotive industry and electronics manufacturing. They help to improve the quality and efficiency of production processes and extend the service life of machines and materials. Depending on the type of system, Klöpper-Therm offers suitable electrical heating systems for these systems.

There is a risk of explosion in many industrial or commercial areas. Operating facilities or areas in which flammable substances get into contact with oxygen in sufficient quantities become danger zones. Measures are required here to eliminate the risk of ignition from electrical or mechanical equipment. For this reason, only electric heaters or other electrical heating systems that meet the relevant safety standards for operation in Zone 1 or 2 hazardous areas are used here.

We will be happy to assist you in planning the right heating system for your specific application.