Heating before loading pump
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Is it true that the oil is heated before the loading pump in order to reduce its viscosity? So, what is the heating method? Add a heat exchanger? Should heat tracing be applied to the pipelines or something?
Consider using a pump that is capable of handling high viscosity; centrifugal pumps are not suitable, while screw pumps, gear pumps, etc. can be used
Agree with what was said above; only heavy oil is considered for heating, and the main purpose of this is to prevent freezing and condensation. In most cases, there are steam heating coils inside the storage tanks, along with pipeline heating, using low-pressure steam to keep the temperature below 90 degrees.
Yes, it’s heavy oil; the pipeline is relatively thin, so heating is considered
Heating is usually added, resulting in a relatively low overall cost.
Steam is blown onto the felt covering of the pump body; the heating rate should ensure that the temperature rises by no more than 50 degrees per hour, and the temperature difference between the pump body and the medium should be at least 40 degrees