Immersion Heater Solution Guide

Solutions requiring derated heaters are indicated by blue type.  *PTFE is a polytetrafluoroethylene fluoropolymer.

THE DATA LISTED IS PROVIDED GRATIS AND IS OFFERED AS A GUIDE ONLY. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE USED AS THE SOLE BASIS OF DESIGN OR TO ESTABLISH SPECIFICATION LIMITS. PROCESS TECHNOLOGY ASSUMES NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ADVICE FURNISHED BY IT OR FOR RESULTS OBTAINED FROM USE. DUE TO THE COMPLEXITIES OF SOLUTIONS AND APPLICATIONS, IT IS THE CUSTOMER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTACT THEIR CHEMICAL SUPPLIER FOR HEATER MATERIAL COMPATIBILITY AND RECOMMENDATIONS. FOR APPLICATIONS INVOLVING SOLUTION CONCENTRATIONS EXCEEDING 50%, CONSULT FACTORY FOR WATT DENSITY RECOMMENDATIONS.

PLEASE ENSURE APPLICABILITY OF HEATER BEFORE INSTALLING SINCE WE CANNOT GUARANTEE HEATERS AGAINST PREMATURE FAILURE DUE TO CORROSION OR CHEMICAL DESTRUCTION CAUSED BY UNUSUAL CONDITION OVER WHICH WE HAVE NO CONTROL, SUCH AS:

• Excessively high solution temperatures.
• The concentration of the solution.
• The presence of inhibitors.
• The presence of other acids causing a secondary reaction.
• Stray electrical currents.
• Flux floating on the surface.
• The presence of disolved gases.
• Excessive sludge build-up.
• Stagnant or turbulent flow of the solution.
• Aeration.
• Presence of oxygen or an oxidizing agent in the solution.
• Erosion.
• High pressures.
• Vacuum conditions.