FLUENT® In-Line Heater from Watlow

FLUENT® In-Line Heater from WatlowWatlow’s FLUENT in-line heater is a small, lightweight, high-performance heater that can replace both a traditional immersion type heater or a heater wrapped around a tube as part of a thermal system. Watlow’s FLUENT heater is designed as an integrated solution that replaces multiple components in a system. This heater design reduces overall system cost and complexity. Because of its high watt density, it offers ultra-fast response leading to higher system performance. Featuring Watlow’s patented thermal spray technology, the heater makes use of its entire surface to produce heat, which optimizes heat transfer and temperature uniformity.

Features

FLUENT® In-Line Heater Features:

  • Small, lightweight, robust heater construction
    • Replaces multiple components in a system
    • Reduces overall system size
    • Lowers total cost of ownership
  • Patented circuit patterning process
    • Facilitates customizable heating profiles
    • Enables distributed wattage and/or multiple zones
    • Assures precise and repeatable power distribution
  • High watt density, low mass heater
    • Contributes to fast response time
    • Allows for efficient heat transfer
    • Enables on-demand process start-up

Specifications

FLUENT® In-Line Heater Specifications:

DescriptionInformation
MaterialWater
Maximum Operating Temperature - C100 ºC
Maximum Operating Temperature - F212 ºF
Maximum Watt Densities70 W/cm^2
Maximum Watt Densities450 W/in^2
MaterialAir
Maximum Operating Temperature - C350 ºC
Maximum Operating Temperature - F662 ºF
Maximum Watt Densities20 W/cm^2
Maximum Watt Densities130 W/in^2

Applications

FLUENT® In-Line Heater Applications:

  • Hemodialysis fluid heating
  • Food cooking equipment
  • Semiconductor purge and carrier gas heating
  • Ink preheating systems
  • On demand fluid heating

Q&A

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FLUENT® In-Line Heater Q & A:

+ What is the FLUENT® In-Line Heater?
The FLUENT® In-Line Heater is a compact, high-performance heater designed to replace traditional immersion heaters or tube-wrapped heaters in thermal systems. Utilizing Watlow's patented thermal spray technology, it offers rapid thermal response and uniform heat distribution, enhancing system efficiency.
 
+ How should the FLUENT® In-Line Heater be installed?
For liquid applications, the heater should be mounted vertically with the inlet (lead exit) at the bottom and the outlet at the top. For gas applications, any orientation is acceptable, provided the flow direction is from inlet to outlet.
 
+ What are the electrical requirements?
The FLUENT® In-Line Heater should not be powered unless fluid flow is present. It features an integrated Type K thermocouple for high-limit temperature control, with a maximum limit temperature setting of 350°C. Fluid temperature sensing should be accomplished by a downstream sensor.
+ What is the maximum pressure rating?
The FLUENT® In-Line Heater is rated for a maximum pressure of 150 PSI (10.3 bar).
+ What are the available sizes and configurations?

The FLUENT® In-Line Heater is available in various configurations, including:

  • 1" diameter with power ratings ranging from 500W to 3000W
  • 1 5/8" diameter with power ratings up to 8000W
  • Voltage options: 120V and 240V
  • Tube lengths from 3" to 12"
  • Fitting options: 1/4" tube, 1/2" tube, and 1/4 NPT female

Download

Download Watlow FLUENT® In-line Heater Datasheet

 

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