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Design Guide

Tank Heating Systems

C H E M E L E X

Contents
Introduction
Design Guide Overview Appropriate Applications Design Guide vs. TankCalc Plus Approvals Preliminary Steps Caution 1 1 1 1 1 1

Part I: Heat Loss Calculations

Surface Areas Step 1. Calculate the surface area of the tank. Cylinder Surface Area Truncated Cone Surface Area Step 2. Calculate the QV (heat loss through the insulated body). Step 3. Calculate the QS (heat loss through the base support). Concrete Slab or Earth Foundation Legs Concrete Saddles Uninsulated Skirt Step 4. Calculate the QA (heat loss through the accessories). Manholes Handholds Step 5. Calculate the tank QT (overall heat loss) Step 6. Calculate the final-design heat loss Illustrative Example 2 3 3 4 4 6 6 7 8 9 10 10 10 11 11 12

Part II: Heater Selection and Sizing

System Selection Plastic Tank Considerations RHS Model and Size Selection Illustrative Example RHS Tank Heater Dimensions 13 14 15 15 16

Part III: Heater Design

Thermostatic Control of Tank Heaters Location, Spacing, and Arrangement of Heaters Questions 17 17 18

Specifications/Approvals Design Worksheet Notes

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Introduction
Design Guide Overview
This design guide has three basic parts: Part I provides heat-loss information based on various tank configurations and temperatures and helps you calculate tank heat loss. Part II helps you determine which Raychem Heating Systemthe Raychem Heating System (RHS) tank heater or self-regulating heating cablesis right for you. If you choose an RHS tank heater, Part II helps you select the right system model and size. If you choose a heat-tracing cable system, Part II will refer you to the right source. Part III contains design instructions for both systems.

Appropriate Applications
This design guide is appropriate for the following conditions: Fully insulated tanks Vertical and horizontal tanks Low (water) and medium (light oils) viscosity fluids Ordinary areas Standard freeze protection and process temperature maintenance Contact Raychem for designing systems that meet the following conditions: Hazardous locations High viscosity fluids (heavy oils) Tanks smaller than 4 feet in diameter Other unusual applications

Design Guide vs. TankCalc Plus

This guide presents a general approach to designing a heat-tracing system for a tank or vessel. The guides design and heat-loss assumptions are based on those in Raychems TankCalc Plus software. The heat loss calculations made using this guide will be higher than the identical calculation in TankCalc due to engineering assumptions made in this guide. See your Raychem representative for a copy of TankCalc.

Approvals
RHS tank heaters are approved for ordinary areas and Class I Division 2, Class II, and III, Division 1 and 2 hazardous locations by Factory Mutual (FM) and the Canadian Standards Association (CSA).

Preliminary Steps
Before proceeding with your tank heating system's design, you should obtain the information requested in the Design Worksheet at the end of this design guide and record the necessary information there.

Part I: Heat Loss Calculations

Surface Areas
The overall heat loss (Q T) of an insulated tank can be expressed as: QT = QV + QS + QA where: Q V = Heat loss through the insulated body of the tank Q S = Heat loss through the slab, legs, saddle, or other base support Q A = Heat loss through accessories such as manholes, handholds, ladders, or handrails Calculation of the tanks overall heat loss (Q T) requires six simple steps: Step 1. Calculate the surface area of the tank. Step 2. Calculate Q V (heat loss through the insulated body of the tank). Step 3. Calculate Q S (heat loss through the base support). Step 4. Calculate Q A (heat loss through the accessories). Step 5. Calculate Q T (overall heat loss). Step 6. Calculate the final-design heat loss. The heat-loss rates for insulated tank bodies (Table 2 and Chart 2 on page 5) are based on the following IEEE 515 provisions: Fiberglass insulation Tank located outdoors in winds greater than 20-mph No insulating airspace between tank surface and insulation The tank body heat-loss rates in Table 2 and Chart 2 assume a tank that is completely full and insulated with a minimum of 1 inch of fiberglass. However, Table 3 provides insulation factors for adjusting the tank-body heat loss to insulations other than fiberglass.

STEP 1. Calculate the surface area of the tank.

Cylinder Surface Area The surface area of the cylindrical tank (Figure 1) is equal to the area of the body (Abody) plus the area of both ends of the tank (Aend), or, in the case of a vertical cylinder resting on a slab, the area of the tank body (Abody) plus the area of the top (Aend). If the tank is a vertical cylinder resting on a slab, do not add in the bottom area at this point.

H D

Figure 1. Cylinder surface areas

To calculate the total surface area (AV) of the tank cylinder: Calculate the surface area of the body: (Abody) = DH Calculate the surface area of one or both ends: (Aend) = D 4
2

or

(Aend) = D x 2 4
2

Add the results. For your convenience, Table 1 below provides both the end and body areas of cylindrical tanks 6 to 20 feet in diameter and 8 to 25 feet high. Table 1. Cylindrical Tank Surface Areas
Abody (ft2) H (ft) D (ft) 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Aend (ft2) 8 29 39 51 64 79 95 114 133 154 177 202 227 255 284 315 151 176 202 227 252 277 302 327 352 377 403 427 452 478 503 9 170 198 227 255 283 311 340 368 396 425 453 481 509 538 566 10 189 220 252 283 315 346 377 409 440 472 503 535 565 597 629 11 208 242 277 311 346 381 415 450 484 519 553 588 622 657 692 12 227 264 302 340 377 415 453 491 528 566 604 641 679 717 754 13 245 286 327 368 409 450 491 531 572 613 654 695 736 776 817 14 264 308 352 396 440 484 528 572 616 660 704 748 792 836 880 15 283 330 377 425 472 519 566 613 660 707 754 802 849 896 943 16 302 352 403 453 503 553 604 654 704 754 805 855 905 955 1006 17 321 374 427 481 535 588 641 695 748 802 855 908 962 1015 1069 18 340 396 452 509 565 622 679 736 792 849 905 962 1018 1075 1131 19 359 418 478 538 597 657 717 776 836 896 955 1015 1075 1135 1194 20 311 440 503 566 629 692 754 817 880 943 1006 1069 1131 1194 1257 21 396 462 528 594 660 726 792 858 924 990 1056 1121 1188 1254 1320 22 415 484 553 622 692 761 830 899 968 1037 1106 1175 1244 1314 1383 23 434 506 579 650 723 795 868 940 1012 1084 1157 1229 1301 1373 1446 24 453 528 604 679 754 830 905 981 1055 1131 1207 1282 1357 1433 1508 25 471 550 629 707 786 864 943 1021 1100 1179 1257 1336 1414 1493 1571

Note: For area of horizontal tank, add area of both ends.

Truncated Cone Surface Area The total surface area (Av) of a truncated cone tank (Figure 2) is calculated as follows: (Av) = (Abody) + (Atop) + (Abottom)*
* Do not include (Abottom) if tank bottom is resting on a slab.

Abody = (D+d) S 2 = (D+d) 2 D2 4 d2 4 (D+d)2 + H2 4

Atop = Abottom =

Figure 2. Truncated Cone Surface Areas

STEP 2. Calculate the QV (heat loss through the insulated tank body).
Calculating the QV requires the following tank information: Maintain temperature (TM) Minimum ambient temperature (TA) Insulation thickness You use the maintain and minimum ambient temperatures to arrive at the temperature. With the T and the insulation thickness you calculate the QV. To calculate the QV : Obtain the T by subtracting the minimum ambient temperature (TA) from the maintain temperature (TM):

T = (TM) (TA)
Determine the heat loss rate for the application. (Table 2 and Chart 2 on page 5 show the heat-loss rates per square foot for typical temperatures and insulation thicknesses.) Determine the insulation factor. (Table 3 on page 5 provides insulation factors for the most commonly used tank insulations.) Calculate the total heat loss through the tank body: QV = AV x Heat loss rate x Insulation factor

Table 2. Heat Loss Rate per Square Foot (watts/ft2) Insulation Thickness T 50F 100F 150F 200F 250F 300F 1" 3.4 7.1 11.0 15.3 20.0 24.9 1 1/2" 2.3 4.8 7.5 10.3 13.5 16.8 2" 1.7 3.6 5.6 7.7 10.2 12.7 3" 1.2 2.4 3.7 5.2 6.8 8.5 4" 0.9 1.8 2.8 3.9 5.1 6.5

30 25 Heat Loss (watts/ft2) 20 1 12" 15 2" 10 5 0 50 3" 4" 1" of insulation

100

150 T (F)

200

250

300

Chart 2. Heat Loss Rate per Square Foot (watts/ft2)

Table 3. Insulation Factors for Typical Insulations Insulation types Fiberglass Cellular glass Calcium silicate (Type 1) Expanded perlite Flexible elastomer Mineral fiber blanket Polyisocyanurate Rigid polyurethane, preform Rigid polyurethane, spray Rock wool/mineral wool Insulation Factor 1.00 1.46 1.48 1.85 1.15 1.26 0.67 0.60 0.60 1.06 k Factor* 0.270 0.395 0.400 0.499 0.311 0.340 0.180 0.161 0.161 0.287

* Based on a 50F mean temperature with units BTU/hrFft2/in.

STEP 3. Calculate the QS (heat loss through the base support).

The following heat-loss tables and accompanying charts (3A3D) provide typical base-support heat losses (QS) through the following types of base support: Concrete slab or earth foundation Legs Concrete saddles Uninsulated skirt

Concrete Slab or Earth Foundation Based on the T and tank diameter, select the QS from the table or chart below.

Table 3A. Heat Loss for a Concrete Slab or Earth Foundation Tank Diameter (ft) 5 10 20 30 40 50 T (F) 50 137 283 566 848 1131 1374 100 278 573 1163 1767 2388 2945 150 451 864 1760 2616 3518 4320 200 566 1154 2325 3535 4649 5891 250 711 1452 2922 4383 5906 7265 300 857 1703 3488 5231 7037 8836

10000 9000 8000 7000 D = 40 feet

D = 50 feet

Heat Loss (W)

6000 5000 4000 D = 20 feet 3000 2000 1000 0 50 100 150 T (F) 200 250 300 D = 30 feet

D = 10 feet D = 5 feet

Chart 3A. Heat loss for a concrete slab or earth foundation.

Legs Determine the heat loss for legs (QS) as follows: Based on the T and tank diameter, select the heat loss from the table or chart below. The heat loss is on a per leg basis; therefore, multiply the heat loss by the number of legs.

Table 3B. Heat Loss for a Leg Support Tank Diameter (ft) 5 10 and above T (F) 50 26 85

100 52 169

150 77 351

200 103 336

250 129 420

300 155 505

600 500 D = 10 feet and up

Heat Loss (W)

400 300 200 D = 5 feet 100 0 50 100 150 T (F) 200 250 300

Chart 3B. Heat loss for a leg support.

Concrete Saddles Determine the heat loss for saddles (QS) as follows: Based on the T and tank diameter, select the heat loss (QS) from the table or chart below. Multiply the heat loss you select by the number of saddle supports.

Chart 3C. Heat Loss for a Concrete Saddle Tank Diameter (ft) 5 10 15 20 T (F) 50 93 145 198 250

100 186 290 395 500

150 275 430 586 741

200 368 576 783 991

250 461 721 981 1241

300 553 866 1179 1491

1600 D = 20 feet 1400

1200

D =15 feet

Heat Loss (W)

1000 D = 10 feet 800

600

D = 5 feet

400

200

0 50 100 150 T (F) 200 250 300

Table 3C. Heat loss for a concrete saddle.

Uninsulated Skirt Based on the T and tank diameter, select the QS from the table or chart below.

Table 3D. Heat Loss for an Uninsulated Skirt Tank Diameter (ft) 5 10 15 20 T (F) 50 402 806 1209 1613

100 805 1612 2419 3225

150 1193 2389 3585 4780

200 1595 3195 4794 6393

250 1998 4000 6003 8006

300 2400 4806 7212 9619

10000

D = 20 feet
9000 8000 7000

D = 15 feet

Heat Loss (W)

6000 5000 4000 3000

D = 10 feet

D = 5 feet
2000 1000 0 50 100 150 200 250 300

T (F)

Chart 3D. Heat loss for an uninsulated skirt.

STEP 4. Calculate the QA (heat loss through the accessories).

The following heat-loss tables and accompanying charts (4A4D) provide typical accessory heat losses (QS) through the following types of accessories: Manholes Handholds Ladders Handrails Manholes Select the heat loss for a manhole from the table or chart below. The heat loss is based on a 2-foot-diameter cover and a 1-foot-tall base. The base and cover are uninsulated. Table 4A. Manhole Heat Losses T (F) 50 564

Heat Loss (W)

100 1120

150 1680

200 2237

250 2807

300 3401

3500 3000 Heat Loss (W) 2500 2000 1500 1000 500 0 50 100 150 200 T (F) 250 300

Chart 4A. Manhole heat losses.

Handholds Calculate the heat loss for handholds as follows: Select the heat loss from the table or chart below based on the temperature. Heat loss from the table or chart is based on a 0.5-foot-diameter, uninsulated surface. Multiply the heat loss you select by the number of handholds. Table 4B. Heat Loss for a Handhold T (F) 50 90

Heat Loss (W)

100 178

150 265

200 351

250 437

300 526

10

600 500 Heat Loss (W) 400 300 200 100 0 50 100 150 200 T (F) 250 300

Chart 4B. Heat loss for a handhold.

STEP 5. Calculate the tank QT (overall heat loss).

Add the heat loss rates (QV, QS, and QA) from Steps 2, 3, and 4.

Outdoor application
QT = QV + QS + QA

Indoor application
QT = 0.9 x (QV + QS + QA)

STEP 6. Calculate final-design heat loss.

Raychem recommends that the final-design heat loss should include a 20 percent safety factor, to satisfy IEEE 515 and manufacturing tolerances. Final design heat loss = QT x 1.20 Note that this same heat-loss calculation approach is appropriate for insulated polypropylene and fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) tanks.

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Illustrative Example
Tank Checklist Maintenance temperature Minimum ambient temperature Tank material Tank shape Tank dimensions Insulation type Insulation thickness Tank support type Tank accessories Tank location 110F 10F Metal Vertical cylinder 10-foot diameter; 12 feet high Fiberglass 2 inches Concrete slab 1 manhole Outdoors

STEP 1. From Chart 1, the area (AV) of the tank sides and top is 377 + 79 = 456 square feet STEP 2. T = 110F (10F) = 120F For 2 inches of insulation and 120F T, the surface heat loss rate is 4.4 watts/square foot. The insulation factor for fiberglass is 1.0. QV = AV x Heat Loss Rate x Insulation Factor Interpolation on the graph is needed to determine the heat loss rate. Heat loss rate = 3.6 + 120F - 100F (5.6 - 3.6) 150F - 100F Heat loss rate = 4.4 w/ft For this example QV = 456 x 4.4 x 1.0 = 2007 watts STEP 3. Using the graph in Step 3 to determine the heat loss (QS) through the concrete slab for a tank diameter of 10 feet and a T of 120F: QS = 689 watts STEP 4. For a T of 120F, the manhole heat loss can be determined from Step 4: QA = 1344 watts STEP 5. QT = QV + QS + QA QT = 2007 + 689 + 1344 = 4040 watts STEP 6. Calculate final-design heat loss, which includes a safety factor of 20 percent. Design heat loss = 4040 watts x 1.20 = 4848 watts

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Part II: Heater Selection and Sizing

System Selection
To select the appropriate Raychem heater for a tank, many factors have to be considered. Use following guidelines to determine the best product for your application, but if you have any questions, contact your Raychem sales representative. RHS Tank Heaters Choose an RHS tank heater for the following special applications: A space constrained tank A heat-loss application requiring fluid heat-up Tanks with high heat loss If you choose an RHS tank heater, proceed to RHS Model and Size Selection on page 15. Self-regulating Heating Cables Choose a self-regulating heating cable for the following special applications: A tank containing temperature-sensitive fluids Tank materials such as PVC and polyethylene Applications requiring: Shut-off at a specific temperature Uniform heating An application in a Class I Division 1 hazardous area (refer to the Raychem Factory Mutual Approved Auto-Trace Heat Tracing Systems for Division 1 Locations Application and Installation Guide, H53622) If you choose self-regulating heating cables, please consult one of the following design guides for model and size selection and for additional design information: Auto-Trace Heat Tracing Systems for Ordinary and Division 2 Areas Design Guide, H51149 Factory Mutual Approved Auto-Trace Heat Tracing Systems for Division 1 Locations Application and Installation Guide, H53622.

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Plastic Tank Considerations

When designing heating systems for plastic tanks, the user must be careful to keep the wall temperature below the recommended maximum material temperature. The following steps will quickly help you determine if your specific application is appropriate for the tank material.

STEP 1. Determine the power density of the -L heater, Qa. a) Qa = 295 Btu/ft2-hr for nominal voltages of 120 Vac and 240 Vac b) For voltages other than 120 Vac and 240 Vac, (Qa) adjusted = (Qa) * (V/ Vnominal)2 STEP 2. Determine the maximum fluid maintain temperature, Tf. STEP 3. Determine the fluid gradient, Tf. The fluid gradient will depend on fluid type and temperature. For applications not involving temperature sensitive fluids, the following values may be used for simplicity. Tf = 10F for fluids similar to water Tf = 30F for fluids similar to warm light oils Tf = 100F for fluids similar to warm heavy oils STEP 4. Calculate the tank wall gradient, Tw. The gradient depends on wall thickness, t and material conductivity, k. Tw = Qa * t / k
Wall thickness is expressed in inches. Typical conductivity values for high temperature plastics are: k = 1.7 Btu-in/hr-ft2 -F for polypropylene k = 2.1 Btu-in/hr-ft2-F for fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP)

STEP 5. Calculate the maximum outer wall temperature, Tout-max. Tout-max = Tf + Tf + Tw

The user should contact the tank manufacturer to determine the type and temperature capability of the tank material. The maximum temperature for polypropylene and FRP is typically 220F. Other plastics like PVC and polyethylene have much lower temperature capabilities and are more suitable for use with Raychem's self-regulating heating cable product line.

Illustrative Example
Tank Checklist Fluid Tank material RHS heater Area Classification Water FRP RHS-L-XXX Ordinary Maintenance temp. Tank wall thickness Voltage 50F 12 277 Vac

STEP 1. Calculate adjusted heater power density , (Qa) adjusted = (295) * (277/ 240)2 = 393 STEP 2. Determine fluid maintain temperature, Tf = 50F STEP 3. Determine fluid gradient for water, Tf = 10F STEP 4. Calculate wall gradient for a FRP tank with 12 wall thickness, Tw = (393 * 0.5) / 2.1 = 94F STEP 5. Calculate maximum outer wall temperature, Tout-max = 50F + 10F + 94F = 154F
Maximum material temperature for FRP is approximately 220F. Therefore, the application is compatible with the tank material.

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RHS Model and Size Selection

Tank material and power density determine which RHS tank heater series to select. The number of heaters you will need depends on the amount of heat distribution the application requires. A large number of low-powered heaters will disperse the heat better than fewer high-powered heaters. Raychem recommends distributing the heat over as much wall surface as is economically feasible. If you have any questions, contact your Raychem sales representative.

Metal Tanks RHS-H series heaters are used for metal tanks. RHS-H heaters have a power density of 1.9 watt/in2 at specified voltage with integrated thermostatic overtemperature protection. The table below lists the RHS-H configurations available. To determine the number of heaters required, divide the final-design heat loss for the tank by the heater's power output as shown in the table. Catalog Number RHS-H-500-1 RHS-H-1000-1 RHS-H-1400-1 RHS-H-500-2 RHS-H-1000-2 RHS-H-1400-2 Dimensions 14" x 24" 24" x 26" 24" x 36" 14" x 24" 24" x 26" 24" x 36" Voltage (Vac) 120 120 120 240 240 240 Power Output (W) 500 1000 1400 500 1000 1400

Polypropylene, FRP and Metal Tanks RHS-L series heaters are for plastic or metal tanks. RHS-L heaters have a power density of 0.6 watt/in2 at specified voltage with integrated thermostatic overtemperature protection. The following RHS-L configurations are available: Catalog Number RHS-L-150-1 RHS-L-300-1 RHS-L-420-1 RHS-L-150-2 RHS-L-300-2 RHS-L-420-2 Dimensions 14" x 24" 24" x 26" 24" x 36" 14" x 24" 24" x 26" 24" x 36" Voltage (Vac) 120 120 120 240 240 240 Power Output (W) 150 300 420 150 300 420

Power Adjustment Factors For all heaters with the -2 option, power output is calculated at 240 Vac. If the source voltage is either 208 Vac or 277 Vac, the following power output correction factors should be used. 208 Vac: 277 Vac: Power output factor = 0.75 Power output factor = 1.33

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RHS Tank Heater Dimensions

D C

E F

Dimensions (inches) RHS Model RHS-L-150-W RHS-H-500-W RHS-L-300-W RHS-H-1000-W RHS-L-420-W RHS-H-1400-W A 14 24 24 B 24 26 36 C 4.875 9.95 9.75 D 8.875 13.75 13.75 E 4 4 4 F 5.125 5.125 5.125

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Part III: Heater Design

Thermostatic Control of Tank Heaters
RHS Tank Heaters Thermostatic control is required with RHS tank heaters. There are two kinds of sensors for indicating temperature: in-fluid and on-surface sensors. The in-fluid approach uses a thermowell protruding through the tank wall and into the fluid. Control of the heater is achieved by using a solid-state control device that receives its input from an RTD inside the thermowell. The on-surface approach uses bulb and capillary thermostats to control tank heaters by sensing temperatures on the outside surface of the tank wall. The Raychem BCK-35 clamp kit is used to attach the bulb sensor to the wall. Also use AT-180 aluminum tape over the bulb. Primary thermostats should be located midway between RHS heaters. If your application has high-heat-loss supports or accessories, place the primary thermostat midway between the RHS heater and the support or accessory. The primary thermostat bulb should be placed horizontally on the tank. RHS tank heaters have integrated, resettable thermostats that provide overtemperature protection in the event of a primary thermostat failure. The RHS integrated thermostat should not be used as the primary means of temperature control.

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Location, Spacing, and Arrangement of Heaters

For vertical tanks, locate the heater on the lower one-third of the tank wall. Spiral self-regulating heating cables around the tank as indicated on Figure 3. Optimum spacing between spirals is 6 inches and minimum spacing is 3 inches. Use AT-180 to attach self-regulating heating cable to the tank. Arrange heaters on horizontal tanks and vertical cones as shown in Figures 4 and 5, respectively.

Primary thermostat bulb

Primary thermostat bulb

Figure 3: Vertical tanks with RHS (Figure A) and self-regulating heating cables (Figure B) heaters.

Figure 4: Horizontal tanks with RHS (Figure A) and self-regulating heating cables (Figure B) heaters.

Figure 5: Truncated cones with RHS (Figure A) and self-regulating heating cables (Figure B) heaters.

Questions
For more detailed answers to specific application problems, contact your local Raychem representative.

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Specifications/Approvals
RHS Tank Heaters
Description The RHS family of tank heaters consists of constant-wattage heating pads suitable for installation on metal and plastic tanks. The heaters come with power outputs up to 1400 watts. Contact Raychem for customizing RHS heaters for special applications. Voltage Watt density Corrosion resistance T-ratings Maximum exposure temperature Maximum maintain temperature 120277 Vac 0.6 and 1.9 W/in2 at rated voltage. Stainless steel and silicone rubber construction T2C (446F/230C) for -H series heaters T4A (248F/120C) for -L series heaters 366F (166C) Up to 200F (93C) for -H series heaters Up to 120F (49C) for -L series heaters

For use on metal tanks only Catalog Number RHS-H-500-1 RHS-H-1000-1 RHS-H-1400-1 RHS-H-500-2 RHS-H-1000-2 RHS-H-1400-2 Power Voltage Density (W/in2) (Vac) 1.9 1.9 1.9 1.9 1.9 1.9 120 120 120 240 240 240 Nominal Output (W) 500 1000 1400 500 1000 1400 Overall Dimensions 14" x 24" 24" x 26" 24" x 36" 14" x 24" 24" x 26" 24" x 36"

For use on polypropylene, FRP, and metal tanks Catalog Number RHS-L-150-1 RHS-L-300-1 RHS-L-420-1 RHS-L-150-2 RHS-L-300-2 RHS-L-420-2 Power Voltage Density (W/in2) (Vac) 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 120 120 120 240 240 240 Nominal Output (W) 150 300 420 150 300 420 Overall Dimensions 14" x 24" 24" x 26" 24" x 36" 14" x 24" 24" x 26" 24" x 36"

RHS Installation Kit

Description The RHS Installation Kit (P/N 844869) is FM Approved and CSA Certified for use with RHS tank heaters. The RHS Installation Kit contains a caulking gun, two RTV adhesive tubes, a wedge, one 30-foot roll of AT-180 tape, and a trowel for mounting up to two RHS tank heaters.

Approvals
FM
APPROVED

Ordinary and Hazardous Locations Class I, Div. 2, Groups B, C, D Class II, Div. 1 & 2, Groups E, F, G Class III All hazardous location applications must be engineered by Raychem. T-ratings: Low-watt heaters: High-watt heaters (Class I): High-watt heaters (Class II & III): T4A T2C Contact Raychem

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Design Worksheet

Tank Information
Tank reference Maintenance temperature Minimum ambient temperature Maximum ambient temperature Max. heater exposure temp. (power off) (must be less than 366F (166C) Process maintenance operating temperature (power off) Start-up temperature Insulation type and thickness Tank wall material Tank location Maximum circuit breaker load Supply voltage Chemical exposure Tank location Required approvals Area classification (F/C) (F/C) (F/C) (F/C) (F/C) (F/C)

J Metal J Outdoors
Amps Vac

J Plastic J Indoors

J None J Indoors J FM J Nonhazardous

J Mild inorganic J Outdoors J CSA J Hazardous

J Organic/corrosive

If hazardous: Class Flammable substance(s) T-rating(s) Ignition temperature(s) ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ ____________ (F/C) (F/C Div. ____________ Group ____________

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Tank Top/Ends (Select one)

J Flat J Half dome J Full dome J Cone

Tank Body (Select one) Height (ft/m)

J Vertical cylinder J Horizontal cylinder J Rectangular J Spherical

Tank Bottom/Ends (Select one)

Diameter Diameter Length Diameter

(ft/m) (ft/m) (ft/m) (ft/m)

Height Length Width

(ft/m) (ft/m) (ft/m) Height (ft/m)

J Flat J Half dome J Truncated cone J Truncated pyramid

Supports (Select one) Height Height (ft/m) (ft/m) Diameter Length (ft/m) (ft/m) Width (ft/m)

J Legs J Open skirt J Saddle J Slab

Accessories (Select all that apply)

Quantity

Cross sect. Cross sect.

(in2/cm2) Perimeter (in2/cm2) Perimeter (in2/cm2) Perimeter

(in/cm) (in/cm) (in/cm)

Quantity

Cross sect.

J Manholes
Insulated sides: J Yes Insulated top: J Yes

Quantity J J J J
No No

Diameter

(ft/m)

Height

(ft/m)

J Handholds
Insulated sides: J Yes Insulated top: J Yes
No No

Quantity

Diameter

(ft/m)

Height

(ft/m)

J Ladders J Hand rails

Contact pts Contact pts

Cross sect. Cross sect.

(in2/cm2) Perimeter (in2/cm2) Perimeter

(in/cm) (in/cm)

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Notes

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