Title: Chromalox 2104TO100 Industrial Circulation Heater - High Performance Process Fluid Heating

Product Overview: The Chromalox 2104TO100 is a robust, high-efficiency industrial circulation heater engineered for precise and reliable heating of various fluids and gases in demanding process applications. Designed for continuous operation, this unit ensures uniform heat distribution and superior temperature control, making it an ideal solution for critical industrial processes requiring consistent thermal performance. Its durable construction and advanced heating technology provide long-term reliability, reduced maintenance, and significant energy savings, contributing to optimized operational efficiency and productivity across a wide range of industries. This heater is specifically designed to meet the rigorous demands of industrial environments, offering unparalleled performance for liquid and gas heating applications where precision and durability are paramount.

Key Features & Benefits:

High-Efficiency Heating: Delivers rapid and uniform heating of liquids, gases, and viscous fluids, minimizing energy consumption and accelerating process times for enhanced productivity.
Durable Construction: Features a heavy-duty carbon steel vessel and high-grade Incoloy® 840 heating elements, ensuring exceptional resistance to corrosion, high temperatures, and harsh industrial environments for extended service life.
Precise Temperature Control: Equipped with an integrated thermostat and a dedicated thermocouple well, allowing for accurate temperature monitoring and maintaining tight process control, critical for sensitive applications.
Enhanced Safety Features: Includes built-in high-limit over-temperature protection and a robust NEMA 4 terminal enclosure, providing superior safety for personnel and equipment in challenging industrial settings by preventing overheating and protecting electrical components.
Versatile Fluid Compatibility: Capable of heating a wide array of mediums including water, various types of oils (e.g., fuel oil, hydraulic oil), chemicals, steam, and various gases, offering broad applicability across diverse industrial processes.
Easy Installation & Maintenance: Designed for straightforward integration into existing piping systems with standard 2-inch NPT connections, simplifying setup and reducing downtime for routine servicing and element replacement.
Optimized Energy Usage: Advanced insulation and element design maximize heat transfer efficiency, leading to lower operating costs, reduced energy waste, and a smaller environmental footprint.
Long Service Life: Engineered for continuous duty and demanding industrial conditions, ensuring reliable performance and minimizing the need for frequent replacements, thereby reducing total cost of ownership.

Applications:

The Chromalox 2104TO100 circulation heater is extensively utilized in a multitude of industrial sectors for critical process heating requirements, including:
Oil & Gas Industry: Heating fuel oils, crude oil, natural gas, and other hydrocarbons for viscosity reduction, preheating before combustion or processing, and process stabilization.
Chemical Processing: Maintaining precise temperatures for chemical reactions, solvent heating, viscous fluid transfer, and maintaining solution temperatures in reactors and storage tanks.
Water Treatment: Heating deionized water, process water, and wastewater for various purification, sterilization, and treatment stages, including boiler feed water preheating.
Power Generation: Preheating boiler feed water, fuel lines, and lubrication oils in power plants to improve efficiency and prevent equipment damage.
Food & Beverage: Heating process water, cooking oils, syrups, and CIP (Clean-in-Place) solutions for sanitation and product consistency.
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Temperature control for sensitive pharmaceutical ingredients, sterile processes, and maintaining precise conditions for drug formulation.
HVAC Systems: Supplemental heating for large commercial and industrial HVAC applications, including hot water loops and air handling units.
Heat Transfer Systems: Circulating and heating thermal fluids (e.g., glycol, synthetic oils) for indirect process heating in closed-loop systems.
Steam Generation: Preheating water for efficient and rapid steam production in industrial boilers and steam generators.
Industrial Washing & Cleaning: Heating solutions for parts washing, degreasing, industrial cleaning processes, and surface preparation.

Technical Specifications:

Part Number (with special characters): 2104-TO-100
Part Number (without special characters): 2104TO100
Heater Type: Industrial Circulation Heater
Vessel Material: Carbon Steel
Element Material: Incoloy® 840
Power Rating: 10 kW
Voltage: 480V, 3-Phase
Maximum Operating Pressure: 150 PSI (10.3 bar)
Maximum Operating Temperature: 650°F (343°C)
Inlet/Outlet Connections: 2 inch NPT (National Pipe Taper)
Enclosure Rating: NEMA 4 (Weatherproof/Dust-tight)
Mounting Orientation: Horizontal or Vertical
Control: Integrated Thermostat with Thermocouple Well
Safety Features: High-Limit Over-Temperature Cutout
Weight: 85 lbs (38.5 kg)