The melting point is 31℃; if pumping is used, to prevent pipe blockage, to what temperature should I heat the storage tank?
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The melting point is 31℃; if pumping is used, to prevent pipe blockage, to what temperature should I heat the storage tank?
The storage tank and pipelines should be considered together; if the pipelines lack heating or insulation, blockages can occur during transportation even if the temperature of the storage tank is high. The pipelines are insulated and have heat tracing; the storage tanks do not require a very high temperature to enable normal transportation. I’m not familiar with the specific figures as I’ve never dealt with this before
It’s sufficient to have a temperature about 5 degrees higher than the melting point; it depends on the circumstances. It’s best to provide heating and insulation for the pipelines
Mm-hmm, pipes keep heat in, thanks~~
The viscosity of the medium must be taken into account; some media have very high viscosity and require a temperature much above their freezing point in order to flow. Simply insulating the pipeline may not be sufficient to meet the requirements; heat loss can lead to solidification. Additionally, solidification and blockages can occur within the pipes used for transportation, and it will likely be difficult to clear such blockages by using high temperatures to melt them
Yes, viscosity is something that must be taken into account. Some substances have low viscosity even when they are melted, while others have very high viscosity in that state; therefore, it’s necessary to choose a temperature that is cost-effective
Mm-hmm, how can one determine this viscosity?
What kind of material are you? Conducting experiments using a viscometer provides the most accurate results. If you can tell me its composition, I can help you use Aspen to simulate the effect of temperature on viscosity
When designing, it is necessary to take into account the effects of seasons and ambient temperatures
It depends on your insulation performance and the length of the pipes; it should be designed with a margin of one or two degrees above the lowest winter temperature.
It is also necessary to prevent materials from staying trapped in the pipelines; if heating is provided, then these issues need not be considered