Case Studies - Temperature Management Solutions

aircraft industry process heating and controls

Rigorous Testing of Throttling Equipment Prevents Dangerous Freeze-ups

A Virginia aircraft testing facility utilizes compressed air to test aircraft devices, throttling it from the source starting at 3,800 psi down to 1,650 psi down to 5 psi.

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alternative fuels process heating and controls

Biofuels Manufacturer Turns to Heat Tracing to Protect its Investment

A Pennsylvania biofuels plant needed to find a new heat trace system to effectively protect its investment in the renewable energy future.

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fiberglass production heating and controls

Digital Thermostat-Based Flexible Heater System Maintains Tank Heat, Prevents Wall Breach

An Arkansas manufacturer of fiberglass tanks needed to heat the a specific tank at a constant 100° F, but was concerned about potential tank wall breach due to high watt density.

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commercial building heating and temperature controls

Digital Thermostat-Based Heat Trace System Ensures Cooling Tower Integrity

The cooling towers of a Virginia medical facility's HVAC system required an upgrade to ensure freeze protection.

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Gutter Heating System Eliminates Ice Dams

A colonial-style two-story municipal building in a Cleveland suburb was beset with build-ups of snow, ice and moisture.

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Heat Trace System Successfully De-ices Commercial Building

Chromalox custom designed a heat trace and control de-icing system to fit exact roof and gutter specifications.

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IntelliTRACE ITC Contributes to the Nashville International Airport Renovation

During the construction of the first parking garage, Chromalox brought their expertise to the table by providing a newer, improved solution for the freeze protection specification.

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Roof and Gutter Heating Cable Eliminates Ice Build-Up and Adds Safety to Assisted Living Facility

A large assisted living facility in Iowa had gone through several renovations and additions.

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Roof and Gutter Heating Cable Eliminates Ice Dams and Reduces Maintenance on Historic Building

Chromalox self-regulating roof and gutter heating cable provides energy efficient solutions to roof ice dam problems in commercial buildings.

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Warm Pools and Rocks Help To Keep Zoo Exhibit Open Year-Round

A zoo’s plans for a new exhibit for mountain lions, lynx, otters, snow fox and grizzly bears called for keeping the animals as close to the public as possible.

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chemical processing lubricants process heating and controls

Chromalox Cables Save Lubricant Products from Scorching Temperatures

Chromalox created a customized pipe rack module to fit the requirements of the extended area. Chromalox then delivered the pipe rack to the expansion site and incorporated it into the existing pipe rack module without fail.

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Chromalox Provides Protection from Global Climate Changes

Palm oil processing is being jeopardized by sudden temperature changes due to the increasing unpredictability of extremes in weather conditions around the globe.

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Economical and Energy Efficient Freeze Protection, Monitoring and Control

Heat trace control panels cost-effectively monitor and control potential fault conditions on outdoor piping and storage tanks.

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Fast Turn-Around, Turn-Key Operation Keeps Production Flowing

The lubricant division of a major petroleum processor blends and packages motor oil and automotive lubricants, which are then shipped to retailers around the U.S.

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Oil Tanks, Recirculation and Offload Lines All Benefit

A Chromalox solution for maintaining correct temperatures in oil tanks for lightweight and thick viscous oil using an electric heat trace system.

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heat trace industrial process heating and controls 2

Spotless Design Locks In the Right Process Temperatures

A leading maker of household products required process temperature maintenance for its many process tanks and extensive piping.

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DTS Digital Heat Trace Thermostat for Epoxy Flow Regulation

An international manufacturer of epoxy industrial coatings spray systems sought help in reducing the footprint and expense of the control system that maintaining minimal system temperatures.

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soybean industry process heating and controls

Digital Heat Trace System Provides Inexpensive, Reliable Solution for Pipe Run

A food processing plant required an inexpensive heat trace system to prevent freezing on soybean oil processing pipe run.

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Self-Regulating Heating Cable Prevents Solidification of Corrosive Solution in Plastic Tanks

On tanks intended for outdoor installations, the original equipment manufacturer is often requested to install heating equipment.

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Digital Thermostats Significantly Reduce Operational and Installation Costs

Oil and natural gas plants require safe, precision heating for process maintenance and freeze protection from Northeastern weather conditions while reducing overall costs.

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heat trace industrial heating and controls 3

Turn-key, Economical Freeze Protection Designed into Project

Turn-key heat trace system designed using model SRM/E self-regulating heating cable.

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heat trace paper processing heating and controls

Retrofitted System Restores Line to Performance Standards

A waxing system on an industrial packaging corrugated paper line could not reliably maintain the required temperature.

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heat trace power transmission heating and controls

Electric Utility Warms to Heat Trace Solution

Chromalox model SRL self-regulating heating cable was the key to freeze protection of natural gas compressor stations and booster station requiring heat tracing of condensate lines, skid lines, de-hi piping, and control and meter tubing.

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heat trace industrial process heating and controls

Freeze Protection System Saves Money for Electric Utility Giant

A leading electric utility company has installed coal scrubbers and associated equipment, as well as a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system.

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heat trace industrial heating and process controls 4

Heat Trace Cable Keeps Oil Flowing in Tropical Indonesia

Chromalox designed a heat trace system for fuel and oil heating to prevent heat loss from the pipe and to maintain the crude oil at the proper temperature to keep it liquid and flowing.

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Power Turbines Sustain Extreme Climates with the Help of Chromalox

A leading supplier of power generation and energy delivery technology needed to standardize the design of its various power turbines.

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petroleum industry process heating and controls 3

Refinery Uses Heat Trace and Digital Temperature Sensors to Ensure Even Heat

Chromalox helps southern California refinery heat products evenly.

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wastewater processing heating and controls 2

Heat Trace Cable Provides Freeze Protection for New Flexible Augers

Augers receive the heat they need thanks to Chromalox heat trace cables. Without freeze protection, the system could potentially have problems on start-up.

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