Note: Urecon offers a complete computer assisted engineering service providing such information as: heat loss, time to freeze, fluid outlet temperature, minimum flow rates, tracing wattage required, heat gain, etc., all based on the specific requirements of each project. Basic information needed for typical heat trace design includes: project name/location; minimum ambient temperature; above and/or below ground; depth of bury if applicable; core pipe material and diameter; pipe length per circuit; insulation thickness; required maintain temperature; flow direction for sensor positioning; power point location (one or both ends, middle etc.); voltage available.

Contact Urecon for more info and help with custom design/calculations.

It is recommended that a safety factor of 10 to 25% be added to allow for such field conditions as voltage drop, under voltage condition, etc.

Heat Flow Chart Watts/ft/hr/100°F T(2)