Electric column heating for cold stores and freezers
Cold store heating
Columns can form thermal bridges between building elements at different temperatures. Coordinated electric heating targets critical column bases or surfaces and is designed together with insulation and the building thermal design.
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Assessing thermal bridges
Column material, section and connections influence heat flow. Critical areas are assessed with the building design team. Heating is coordinated with insulation and …
Column material, section and connections influence heat flow. Critical areas are assessed with the building design team. Heating is coordinated with insulation and moisture control and complements the structural and thermal assessment.
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Monitoring the relevant temperatures
Sensors should measure the areas relevant to protection. Their positions, controls and any alarms are designed for the construction. Circuit allocation and test results …
Sensors should measure the areas relevant to protection. Their positions, controls and any alarms are designed for the construction. Circuit allocation and test results are documented before concealment to support later inspections.
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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
Frost heave protection → Cavity and wall heating →
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Arranging the heated areas
Depending on the construction, heating elements may be placed near the base or on column surfaces. Contact area, installation space and access determine the arrangement. …
Depending on the construction, heating elements may be placed near the base or on column surfaces. Contact area, installation space and access determine the arrangement. Fixings and subsequent building work are coordinated with the relevant trades.
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Information for your enquiry
Send the number, material and dimensions of the columns and details of bases and floor construction. Include room temperatures, insulation, construction stage and power …
Send the number, material and dimensions of the columns and details of bases and floor construction. Include room temperatures, insulation, construction stage and power supply. Photographs and drawings are particularly useful for existing buildings.
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Discuss your project
Send the number, material and dimensions of the columns and details of bases and floor construction. Include room temperatures, insulation, construction stage and power …
Send the number, material and dimensions of the columns and details of bases and floor construction. Include room temperatures, insulation, construction stage and power supply. Photographs and drawings are particularly useful for existing buildings.
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References & projects
Explore our project reports for electric heat tracing and frost heave protection. View references & projects →
Explore our project reports for electric heat tracing and frost heave protection.
Arranging the heated areas
Depending on the construction, heating elements may be placed near the base or on column surfaces. Contact area, installation space and access determine the arrangement. Fixings and subsequent building work are coordinated with the relevant trades.
Monitoring the relevant temperatures
Sensors should measure the areas relevant to protection. Their positions, controls and any alarms are designed for the construction. Circuit allocation and test results are documented before concealment to support later inspections.
Information for your enquiry
Send the number, material and dimensions of the columns and details of bases and floor construction. Include room temperatures, insulation, construction stage and power supply. Photographs and drawings are particularly useful for existing buildings.