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Heat trace systems protect pipes, valves, tanks, and process equipment from freezing and temperature loss. These systems often operate quietly in the background, but when issues arise, they can create significant problems.
A heat trace system assessment or audit can detect problems early and suggest system improvements to avoid unnecessary issues. At APPLIED Thermal Products Group, we can provide expert review and guidance on heat trace systems to target problems and optimize system performance.
When a Heat Trace System Audit Makes Sense
Heat trace systems can typically operate for years without any problems, but environmental exposure, facility modifications, and aging components can start to decrease the system’s performance.
Some facilities do not assess their heat trace systems until something fails, but by that time, much of the damage is already done. A proactive heat trace system assessment helps to identify potential issues and allows you to fix them before they develop into bigger problems.
It may be time for a heat tracing system audit or assessment if you are:
- Coming across frozen or partially frozen pipes
- Seeing inconsistent temperature maintenance
- Experiencing repeated circuit breaker trips
- Aware of damaged, deteriorated, or exposed components
- Missing heat trace drawings or having outdated ones that no longer match what exists in the field
- Planning for renovation or expansion of the facility
- Aware of incorrect cable spacing or installation practices
- Operating an aging heat trace system or having outdated controls
- Approaching winter and not wanting any unnecessary disruptions
A heat tracing audit helps you make informed decisions about system maintenance and upgrades. Instead of guessing where problems might exist, you receive a clear view of how the system is performing and what improvements may be needed in the future. In the end, you can reduce the risk of issues, make necessary repairs, and improve the long-term performance of the system.
What Our Heat Trace Audit Services Include
At APPLIED TPG, our heat trace system assessment and audits are far more than just a simple inspection. An expert factory field service technician will come to your facility and complete a comprehensive system review to understand how it performs under real-world conditions. They will not only look at the existing heat trace system but also review the design drawings to provide practical insights into gaps, issues, and optimization opportunities.
Our heat trace audits and assessments involve different levels of reviews that include:
- Level 1: Assessment of the power supply, control, and distribution panels
- Level 2: EHT circuit system evaluation and testing
- Level 3: Thermal insulation assessment
- Level 4: Review of engineering and design documents
A structured and comprehensive audit process allows us to gather the right information, evaluate the system in totality, and provide actionable recommendations for updates as needed.
Get Started
If heat trace systems fall outside your area of expertise or you are looking for specialized guidance, we want to help. At APPLIED TPG, we offer a series of heat tracing services from design to maintenance support to help you properly install, optimize, and maintain these systems for their customers.
Frequently Asked Questions
A heat trace and insulation audit is a professional evaluation of an existing heat tracing system. The audit examines the different components of the system to determine whether it is performing correctly. Most heat tracing audits also include recommendations for repairs or updates to the system.
Facilities with critical freeze protection systems often schedule assessments every few years. Older systems or systems that have undergone modifications may require more frequent evaluation.
Yes. One of the primary outcomes of a heat trace assessment is identifying opportunities for repairs, upgrades, or improved system layouts. The audit provides the information needed to support retrofit planning.
We are able to provide heat trace system audits for businesses in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa, and Kansas, as well as in parts of Wisconsin and Missouri. See our service map for more details or contact our team.