Heat Trace Audit
Imagine that it is a cold January night, and the wind is blowing 20 mph. Your plant operators are steaming out a line. At least it didn’t rupture like it did last year. Everyone involved with the operations or maintenance of a processing plant has heard of or even experienced this kind of horror story.
Keep your plant operators safe and your plant operating efficiently with an annual audit of your heat trace system. Our skilled heat trace professionals will give you peace of mind during the cold winter months. Ensure your heat trace will keep your pipes warm and product flowing. Prevent plant downtime that can result in unexpected costs due to product freezing up in the pipes. Freezing water can make them unstable in an emergency, putting your personnel at risk.
What is the Value of a Heat Trace Audit?
Meggar Testing
Insulation breakdown is a common cause of heat trace malfunction. Meggar testing checks the resistance of the heat trace core to the shield and indicates if the insulation is breaking down.
Capacitance Testing
Capacitance Testing serves as a troubleshooting tool to detect heat trace failure. We’ll pinpoint the break and replace the section that has malfunctioned.
Optimal Time
Insulation breakdown is a common cause of heat trace malfunction. Meggar testing checks the resistance of the heat trace core to the shield and indicates if the insulation is breaking down.
Heat Trace That Works
Capacitance Testing serves as a troubleshooting tool to detect heat trace failure. We’ll pinpoint the break and replace the section that has malfunctioned.
On-Call Support Options
When your facility needs electrical help, call the experienced professionals at Interstates. We understand the complexity of industrial electrical systems and our expert assessment can quickly get your facility running again with onsite support whenever requested including nights, weekends, and on an on-call basis. Your Interstates technician also has access to Interstates’ 24-hour technical support team.
What You Get
Material Procurement & Tracking | Consulting | Control System Development & Integration | Detailed Design | Electrical Wiring & Power Distribution | Specification | Control Scenarios & Control Systems Design | Heat Trace Installation | Audits & Maintenance Services | Commissioning & Startup | Troubleshooting & Repair | Insulation Coordination
The Process
1.) Contact
Visit our website and submit a contact form.
2.) Plan
We’ll contact you to gain a better understanding of your facility’s support needs and establish goals.
3.) Support
Our team will define a strategy that’s aligned with your needs and your facility’s schedule.
Questions?
Our team is ready to answer your questions and assist you with your next project. Contact us at instrumentation@interstates.com or visit interstates.com/instrumentation to get started.