Industrial thermal fluid heating systems provide the heat required for many industrial processes. These systems may include complete heater packages or individual components, such as thermal fluid heaters, asphalt heaters, low-NOx heaters, waste heat economizers, and shell and tube heat exchangers, each suited to specific applications. Learn more about each option below.

Enerquip's Industrial Thermal Fluid Heaters

Serpentine Coil Thermal Fluid Heaters

Serpentine coil thermal fluid heaters are some of the most efficient and durable industrial heaters on the market. Some of the distinct properties of serpentine coil thermal fluid heaters include:

  • Design: In the radiant section of the heater, heat is transferred to the front, sides and back of the serpentine coil. This allows for more even heat distribution, less fluid degradation, longer tube life, and higher operating oil temperatures.
  • Efficiency: Serpentine coil heaters offer 10 to 15% more efficiency than helical coil heaters. A facility switching to a serpentine coil heater from a helical coil with a 2 MM Btu/hr max load can save up to $270,000 annually on fuel costs.
  • Durability: Serpentine coil thermal fluid heaters enable longer thermal fluid life spans compared to other fluid heaters.

Helical Coil Heaters

Thermal fluid heaters with helically wound coils are constructed using a coil wound in a spiral shape. For customers seeking a smaller size and reduced heat requirements, our helical coil systems provide a more affordable alternative, delivering approximately 85-90% of the efficiency of our serpentine coil technology.

Helical coil thermal fluid heaters can heat thermal oil, water, and mixed fuels.

Low NOx Heaters

Low NOx heaters are industrial thermal fluid heaters that can considerably reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions. Their combustion technology includes flue gas recirculation and premix burners to minimize emissions.

Asphalt Heaters

Asphalt heaters use radiant heat to soften the asphalt without burning the tar oils. These heaters can heat asphalt to original mixing temperatures by recirculating it through the coil. They are an efficient and economical method of heating asphalt for road and roofing applications.

Waste Heat Recovery Units

Waste heat economizers or waste heat recovery units capture heat energy to reuse it within the industrial heating system. They can capture heat from processes such as thermal oxidizers or turbine operation, allowing the facility to cost-effectively reuse the heat in other heating applications. Economizers come affixed to our serpentine coil thermal fluid heaters, or can be stand alone equipment.

Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers

Shell and tube heat exchangers are pressure vessels designed with a tube bundle enclosed within an outer shell. They are extremely versatile, and are commonly used in high-pressure and high heat applications, large chemical processes, oil refineries, food and beverage, pharmaceutical applications, and more. As one fluid flows through the tubes, another process fluid flows through the shell around the tubes, transferring heat between the two media.

Industrial Thermal Fluid Heaters From Enerquip

With so many types of industrial thermal fluid heaters to choose from, it’s critical to select the right type for your specific application. Since 1985, Enerquip has been a trusted designer and manufacturer of industrial heating, cooling, and sanitary equipment. All of our solutions are designed and built in-house in our U.S. fab shops and offices. Contact us or request a quote to speak with a specialist about your industrial heating solution.