Electric heat tracing for land and marine loading arms
Electric heat tracing
We design loading arm heating around the product, arm geometry and operating cycle. Articulated joints, moving sections and insulation are considered together to support product flow during transfer.
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Maintaining temperature along the arm
Straight pipe runs, joints, valves and transitions all affect the heating design. Product temperature, ambient conditions and insulation determine the heat demand. We …
Straight pipe runs, joints, valves and transitions all affect the heating design. Product temperature, ambient conditions and insulation determine the heat demand. We also establish whether the arm must maintain temperature during standby or reheat before use.
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Coordinating heating, insulation and controls
Heating circuits and measuring points are assigned to the relevant arm sections. Insulation affects heat loss and access for maintenance. We can coordinate insulation …
Heating circuits and measuring points are assigned to the relevant arm sections. Insulation affects heat loss and access for maintenance. We can coordinate insulation work with partner companies and agree the required control and monitoring interfaces.
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Standards and technical basis
Our knowledge section explains how the standards relate to the heating task, product selection and project design. Open the standards overview →
Our knowledge section explains how the standards relate to the heating task, product selection and project design.
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Related topics
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Accommodating movement and connections
Cable routing must suit the loading arm's movement. Fixings, accessible terminations and sensor positions are coordinated with the equipment owner. Cable construction is …
Cable routing must suit the loading arm's movement. Fixings, accessible terminations and sensor positions are coordinated with the equipment owner. Cable construction is selected for the temperature, mechanical conditions and any specified hazardous-area requirements.
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Information for your enquiry
Please provide arm drawings, pipe sizes, product data, target and maximum temperatures, ambient conditions, power supply and hazardous-area classification. Identify …
Please provide arm drawings, pipe sizes, product data, target and maximum temperatures, ambient conditions, power supply and hazardous-area classification. Identify moving sections and the required supply and installation scope. Our loading arm checklist helps organise the information.
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Discuss your project
Please provide arm drawings, pipe sizes, product data, target and maximum temperatures, ambient conditions, power supply and hazardous-area classification. Identify …
Please provide arm drawings, pipe sizes, product data, target and maximum temperatures, ambient conditions, power supply and hazardous-area classification. Identify moving sections and the required supply and installation scope. Our loading arm checklist helps organise the information.
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References & projects
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Explore our project reports for electric heat tracing and frost heave protection.
Accommodating movement and connections
Cable routing must suit the loading arm's movement. Fixings, accessible terminations and sensor positions are coordinated with the equipment owner. Cable construction is selected for the temperature, mechanical conditions and any specified hazardous-area requirements.
Coordinating heating, insulation and controls
Heating circuits and measuring points are assigned to the relevant arm sections. Insulation affects heat loss and access for maintenance. We can coordinate insulation work with partner companies and agree the required control and monitoring interfaces.
Information for your enquiry
Please provide arm drawings, pipe sizes, product data, target and maximum temperatures, ambient conditions, power supply and hazardous-area classification. Identify moving sections and the required supply and installation scope. Our loading arm checklist helps organise the information.