Convection Heating

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Convection Heating
Convection heating is an excellent method of providing low-intensity
heat energy to a process medium. This heating method provides for
even temperature distribution across an entire coil surface. Common
applications include regeneration gas heating, natural gas heating,
air heating, ammonia heating, heating of temperature sensitive stocks
(ie: cooking oil, crude oil, asphalt, etc.), thermal fluid heating, steam
superheating, and many others.
Due to the nature of convection heating, combustion chamber
temperatures are tightly controlled, and tube wall temperatures are
kept to a minimum. Heat up and cool down times are negligible,
and burner control can be process-based or heater-based for cyclical
operations. GTS convection heaters can be manufactured to meet
virtually any code requirement, including ASME, API, USCG, ABS, etc.

Why Buy a GTS Convection heater?

GTS custom engineers each convection heater to your specific application. Process operating
temperatures can range from cryogenic to above 1100 o F and pressures from full vacuum
to 2500 PSIG. Heater coil configurations can be finned, bare, or a combination of both,
depending on your process requirements. In addition, a wide variety of coil materials can be
used to handle even the most challenging products. GTS offers systems that can meet the
most stringent emissions requirements, as well as ultra-high turndown burners for superior
system control.

So whats wrong with radiant heat transfer?

It can be advantageous in some systems;
however, many processes demand a gentle
and even introduction of heat. Radiant transfer can be easily illustrated by standing in
the sun and then promptly moving to a shady
area. It is easy to understand how radiant
energy is very line of sight oriented. Inside
a heater, it is impossible to insure that every
inch of coil surface has the same exposure to
the radiant energy. The result is uneven heat
transfer, from which hot spots develop in the
coil. These hot spots can damage temperature
sensitive process mediums and significantly
reduce tube life.

Virtually every aspect of the GTS

Convection Heater can be manipulated
(ie: tube wall temperatures, row to row
heat transfer, combustion chamber
temperature, etc.), making it the most
versatile heater on the market today.
Control options are virtually limitless,
with both relay logic and programmable
logic systems available.

User interfaces can be as simple as lights and push buttons or as advanced as PC

based control. All electrical devices and systems are designed to meet NEMA
ratings for their specific environment, as well as third party approvals such as FM,
GE/GAP, NFPA, and/or UL.
Our engineers are committed to helping you meet your process heating needs.
GTS has extensive experience in both domestic and international markets,
providing equipment and service support worldwide. For more information
and pricing, contact our applications engineers.

A forced draft burner projects a flame into an

insulated combustion chamber. A portion of the
flue gas is taken from the stack and routed to a
recirculation fan. The recirculation fan introduces
exhaust gas around the outside of the burner sleeve.
This additional gas flow is calculated to precisely
control the combustion chamber temperature. By
properly mixing and cooling the combustion gasses,
radiant heat transfer is made to be negligible.
Convection range temperatures are seen evenly
across the entire coil cross section.

Quality in Design, Manufacturing,

and Customer Service
GTS Energy maintains complete quality control over all phases of production, from design
through manufacturing, installation and startup. GTS maintains an extensive spare parts
inventory at our Marietta, Georgia USA facility. We offer same-day shipping on most parts.
Please call 405-321-9800
0 for availability.

GTS Energys Commitment to

100% Customer Satisfaction
The staff of professionals at GTS Energy, Inc. is committed to total
customer satisfaction. We have engineers specializing in a variety of
disciplines who understand and have experience in many process
industries. We work with customers from the design phase of a project
department employs the most highly trained and experienced service
personnel in the industry.
GTS Energy is committed to being the best in the industry. Our thermal
energy systems continue to meet and exceed the demands of the
applications for which they are designed.

GTS Has Solutions for All of Your

Thermal Energy Needs
Convection Heaters

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