A circulation heater is an electric process heater designed to heat liquids or gases as they circulate through a closed-loop system. These heaters are commonly used to keep fluids at the optimal temperature for industrial chemical processing.

Chemicals and Heat

There are three main instances in chemical processing where heat plays a role. For any chemical reaction to occur, it has to maintain a consistent and specific temperature.

Bond Breakage

To combine any two elements, you must first break their existing bonds. Heat provides the necessary energy to snap these bonds apart. As temperature increases, molecules move more rapidly and collide with greater force, raising the chances of bond breakage. Once the bonds in the reactants are broken, new bonds are made to form different substances. Circulation heaters maintain the optimal temperature for this process to occur.

Fluid Solidification

Some chemicals and process fluids can solidify at lower temperatures. This is called fluid solidification; it happens when liquid molecules organize themselves into a more stable arrangement. This process is undesirable during chemical processing because it disrupts the movement of materials. Circulation heaters keep these fluids in a liquid state which prevents blockages in the system due to crystallization or freezing.

Distillation Process

Distillation separates mixtures based on differences in boiling points. Accurate temperature control is essential here, as it impacts product quality and stability. When the chemical reaches the desired temperature, it vaporizes and condenses. By providing just the right temperature, circulation process heaters give you a higher level of consistency in the distillation process.

Circulation heater quality is key

In the chemical industry, we know it’s vital to have a reliable and efficient heater. Warren Electric circulation heaters are available in a wide range of models, ratings, and watt densities, making them suitable for chemical process applications. We construct our heaters of durable materials and additional safety features, customized to your specific requirements. Warren Electric Heating Technologies is the trusted leader in manufacturing high-quality standard and custom electric process heaters. This is a reputation we've built and upheld every business day since our beginning in 1962.

Call us today to find out more about how we design and manufacture reliable circulation heaters for chemical processes and many other needs.