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Helical Coil Heaters
Helical Coil Hot Oil Heaters Helical Coil Hot Oil Heaters

Overflow Pipe Fill

Stack Heat
Exchanger
Low Level
Control
General Dimensions and Specifications
(optional) Max. Fuel Usage Heat Transfer
Volume Flow Expansion Tank Fluid Required Length Width Height Pipe Size Approximate
Heater Model Output Btu/hr No.2 (gph) Gas (cfph) Pump Motor HP Rate (gpm) (gallons) (US Gal.) A B C D Weight (lbs)

Expansion Single-Circuit Heaters

Tank
HCS-100 1,200,000 11 1,560 10 100 175 95 12’-9” 5’-10” 8’-11” 2” 5,000
Standard model
without stack HCS-175 2,000,000 18 2,600 15 150 280 145 14’-9” 6’-4” 9’-9” 2-1/2” 6,500
heat exchanger
C HCS-250 3,000,000 27 3,900 15 150 280 165 15’11” 7’-4” 10’-6” 3” 9,300

HCS-350 4,000,000 36 5.200 15 200 400 250 18’-7” 8’-2” 11’-2” 3” 10,700
Full Modulation Coil Inlet
Burner Multi-Circuit Heaters
Circulating
HC-120 1,200,000 11 1,560 10 100 175 95 12’-9” 6’-8” 8’-11” 2” 5,100

Pump Helical HC-200 2,000,000 18 2,600 15 150 280 145 14’-10” 6’-6” 9’-9” 2-1/2” 6,600
Coil
Control Panel

HC-300 3,000,000 27 3,900 15 150 280 165 15’-11” 7’-6” 10’-6” 3” 9,500

HC-400 4,000,000 36 5,200 15 200 400 250 18’-7” 8’-4” 11’-2” 3” 10.900

The amount of fuel used is for a thermal efficiency of 85% and one hour of operation at maximum output. A properly sized heater normally runs for intermittent
Coil Outlet
periods at lower outputs. No. 2 fuel usage is based on 132,000 Btu per gallon, its LHV (low heating value). Natural gas usage is based on 905 Btu per cubic foot,
D its LHV. Heights include the exhaust stack without a stack heat exchanger. The stack heat exchanger for the HCS-350 and HC-400 weighs 800 pounds and adds
HCS-series heater 2’-7” to their height. For all other models it weighs 460 pounds and adds 1’-9” to their height. NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice
or obligation.
Oil Return
B A

Helical Coil is designed Temperature Controllers: Two microprocessor-

Helical Coil Heaters are available in two basic configurations: HCS-series for single hot oil circuits, and HC-series and built to ASME code. It is based controllers provide
for multiple hot oil circuits. Four standard models are available in each series, with outputs from 1.2 million to 4 million designed to provide a large control over output
Btu/hour. All heaters can be customized to meet your specific needs. heat transfer surface area, temperatures. The
Single Circuit Systems: Small plants with only one or supplies oil to multiple additional pumps. Each of these low flux rates, and an ideal Temperature Controller
two liquid asphalt tanks usually need only one hot oil circuit side pumps is dedicated to an independent hot oil circuit. fluid velocity of 7 to 11 feet regulates the flow of fuel and
with one pump. HCS-series heaters are well-suited for per second. ASME stamp is HELICAL COIL combustion air to the burner
Using multiple circuits reduces the load on each pump,
such plants. One circulating pump, mounted on the heater its motor, and its operating pressure. This system is much available as an option. to efficiently maintain the
skid, circulates the heat transfer oil through the heater and more flexible than a single-circuit system because each Stack Heat Exchanger is an available option that can
temperature set point on the
controller.
through heated plant components. circuit can be operated independently. boost the heater’s thermal efficiency by 5%. Hot burner
Multiple Circuit Systems: Plants with storage silos, gases exiting the heater pass around a densely packed The High Media Controller

multiple asphalt tanks, and additional components can OPERATION & FEATURES set of serrated finned tubes inside the heat exchanger. is a safety control. It will
Thermal oil flowing inside the tubes is heated before shut down the burner if the
usually benefit from using multiple hot oil circuits.
heat transfer oil reaches the TEMPERATURE CONTROLLERS
HC-series heaters are designed for such applications. Centrifugal Circulating Pump, mounted on the entering the helical coil.
temperature limit set on this & DIGITAL ANNUNCIATOR

They feature a manifold on the output connection that
HC-SERIES HEATER WITH MANIFOLD FOR MULTIPLE CIRCUITS
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heater skid, circulates heat transfer oil through the heater.
Viton shaft seal rings provide a reliable seal with virtually
no leakage.
If the heater is equipped with an optional stack heat
exchanger, the oil first enters the exchanger, where it is
heated by hot exhaust gases. Oil then exits the stack heat
exchanger and enters the helical coil, where it is heated by
hot gases from the burner.
Full-Modulation Burner conserves fuel, reduces
temperature overshooting and eliminates constant on-off
burner recycling.
The burner fires into the open center of the helical coil,
creating the first pass of hot burner gases. Burner gases
then turn at the end of the coil, making a second pass
along the coil’s outer surface.
This option reduces fuel usage by reducing the output
controller.
demand placed on the burner. This can reduce fuel
consumption by 261 gallons of No.2 fuel oil or 345 therms Flame Monitor
is a microprocessor-based burner
of natural gas per month. A stack heat exchanger usually management control system. The monitor provides
pays for itself in one year, or less. proper burner sequencing, ignition and flame monitoring
UL-rated, NEMA 4 Control Panel is the nerve
protection. In conjunction with limit and operating controls
it sequences the burner/blower motor, ignition, and fuel
center of the heater’s temperature control and safety
valves to provide for proper and safe burner operation.
systems. Compliance to UL standards not only assures
Other features include:
you of the quality of the electrical system, it also puts your
insurance company at ease, potentially bringing you lower • Self-diagnostic for safety and reliability.
• Non-volatile memory retains information even when
premiums. The NEMA 4 enclosure provides watertight
power is interrupted.
protection against splashing water, hose-directed water,
rain, sleet, snow, ice, dirt, and windblown dust. • Microprocessor-based for accurate timing,
comprehensive diagnostics and precision control.
Panels that meet CSA specifications, and other NEMA
standard enclosures are available optionally.
Helical Coil Hot Oil Heaters Helical Coil Hot Oil Heaters

HCS-SERIES HEATER FOR SINGLE HOT OIL CIRCUIT. SHOWN WITH OPTIONAL STACK HEAT EXCHANGER.

Digital Annunciator visible on the front of the control Thermal Efficiency: Aside from safety and reliability, Available Options:
panel displays heater status at all times. Any safety limit thermal efficiency is probably the most important aspect • Low-NOx burners (30ppm). Heat Transfer Fluid Specs
that is exceeded will immediately shut down the burner. of any heater. CEI’s helical coil heater approaches the • Ultra low-NOx burners (less than 9ppm). Gravity API 28-30
The cause will be clearly displayed on the LCD screen, theoretical limits of thermal efficiency possible in a fired • Stack heat exchangers for boosting fuel efficiency. The heat transfer oil should be
Flash Point 420° F
paraffin base, solvent refined
reducing down time and assisting CEI Service personnel 2-pass heater. Even without the stack heat exchanger, its • Optional burner management system utilizes an and recommended for operating Viscosity at 100° F 200 SSU
diagnose any heater issues remotely, if necessary. efficiency is 85 percent. exhaust stack O2 sensor to maintain heater operation temperature to 450° F.
Viscosity at 210° F 50 SSU

Wireless Monitoring Systems are optionally Efficiency Gallons / hour Gallons / Month Gallons / Life
in adverse climates. Reduces fuel consumption and
tunes burner automatically.
WARNING: Do not mix paraffin base
oils with aromatic base oils. Mixing
Viscosity Index 95 Min.

will clog and severely damage the

available for additional convenience and reduced down 50% 15.0 10,830 2,020,969
Pour Point 5° F
• Sock filters for longer fluid and pump life. heater and heating system.
time. These systems communicate any heater shut- 60% 12.5 9,008 1,680,806 Carbon Residue 0.10%
• 7-day time clock.
down issues to your cell phone, so you will know what’s 70% 10.7 7,773 1,450,484
• Non-standard voltage (525/60, 380/50) Neutralization No. 0.10%
happening with your heater, no matter where you are. 80% 9.5 6,815 1,271,661
• ASME code stamp. Sulphur Content 0.5% Max.
Fuels: The heaters operate on natural gas, LPG, or No. 2 85% 8.9 6,406 1,195,307 • CSA approved panel
commercial grade fuel oil, depending on the burner used.
An optional combination burner allows switching between
88% 8.6 6,198 1,156,565 •
•
CRN stamped coils
Class I Div. I or Class I Div. II explosion-proof
Maintenance: The heaters are very easy to maintain.
These usages are based on a 1-million Btu/hr heat load, operating 24 hrs/day, Components are easy to reach. Replacement parts are
two different fuels. 7 days/week, 40 weeks/yr, a 20 year heater life and No. 2 fuel oil with a heating components.
value of 132,000 Btu/gallon (LHV). readily available from CEI’s large parts inventory. We back
• High-temperature (550°F) operation.
our products with worldwide parts & service support.
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Helical Coil Heaters Helical Coil Heaters

Asphalt Booster Heaters are a variation of the

ADDITIONAL CONFIGURATIONS
Vertical Helical Coil Heaters occupy a relatively
small ground footprint, allowing placement of a higher-
output heater in a confined space where a horizontal
heater of the same output may be too large. Many options
are available. All heaters can be customized to meet your
specific needs.
vertical helical coil heater design. Liquid asphalt is pumped
through the coil, where it is heated in the same manner as
a two-pass hot oil heater.
Booster heaters are used at bulk storage terminals to
boost the temperature of liquid asphalt as it is pumped into
a tanker truck for delivery to end users. This allows the
terminal to store liquid asphalt at lower temperatures, yet
still provide delivery at or near usage temperatures.
Third Pass

First Pass
Second Pass

OPERATION OF A 3-PASS HELICAL COIL HEATER

Three-Pass Helical Coil Heaters provide higher

outputs than two-pass heaters of the same physical size.
By elongating the path of burner gases to the exhaust, the
three-pass design performs at high thermal efficiency.
Three-pass heaters utilize two helical coils: a smaller inner
helical coil fits inside a larger outer helical coil. The burner
fires down the center of the inner coil, creating the first pass
of hot burner gases. This pass exposes the inner coil to
both radiant and convective heat.
At the end of the coil, the burner gases turn and pass
through the space between the two coils, creating the
second pass. This exposes both coils to convective heat.
At the end of the second pass, the hot burner gases turn
and pass along the outer surface of the outer coil, creating
the third pass and exposing the outer surface of the outer
coil to convective heat. 3-PASS HEATER ON A CEI ASPHALT RUBBER MIXING SYSTEM

Heat transfer oil flowing through the two coils, either

sequentially or in tandem, gains heat from the hot coils.
Many options are available. All heaters can be customized
VERTICAL HELICAL COIL HEATER ASPHALT BOOSTER HEATER
to meet your specific needs.
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