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OMEGA Suction & Bayonet Heaters
Flange-mounted laser-plate heaters inserted through the tank side: bayonet heaters for energy- and water-saving tank heating, and shrouded suction heaters that warm viscous cargo or fuel right at the pump suction.
Description
OMEGA Bayonet and Suction Heaters are laser-plate tank heaters inserted through the side of a tank and bolted in place with the supplied mounting flange, so they can be easily withdrawn for inspection.
Bayonet heaters
An energy-efficient, water-saving alternative to steam sparging. Mounted at the side entry of the tank, they promote good natural-convection circulation of the liquid and suit recirculating systems and automatically controlled temperatures.
Suction heaters
Built the same way, but with a four-sided sealed shroud around the plates and an opening at the far end. Product is drawn through the shroud and heated right at the suction, so only the liquid being pumped is brought up to temperature — ideal for heavy fuel oil, bitumen, heavy cargoes and other high-viscosity liquids on tankers, barges and FPSOs.
Features
- Laser-welded stainless-steel pillow plates (other alloys on request)
- Heating with steam, hot water or thermal oil
- Flange mounting for simple insertion and removal
- Low internal volume and high heat-transfer coefficients
Supplied in the marine market by R.W. Fernstrum & Company with Omega Thermo Products.
Specifications
| Types | Bayonet heater, suction heater (shrouded) |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Side-entry, flange bolted to tank |
| Heating media | Steam, hot water, thermal oil |
| Materials | Stainless steel; other alloys on request |
| Applications | Cargo and fuel tanks, viscous cargo pumping, recirculating systems |
| Manufacturer | Omega Thermo Products |
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