THE ELECTRIC HEATING SYSTEM NOTES

The design of the electric heating system shall be based on stabilized design approach where the
maximum surface temperature of the heating device shall be determined without any control
devices .However additional control mechanism needs to be provided for control and monitoring
purpose.
Product classification approach shall be followed for determining heating device's sheath
temperature unless otherwise agreed.
Systems approach may be permitted in those instances where the sheath temperature
determination as per product classification approach exceeds 200 deg. C.
In exceptional cases requiring high maintenance temperatures as specified in project data sheet,
the design may be based on systems approach wherein the electric heating tape may not
necessarily be certified under product classification approach.
The heating tape shall be suitable for intermittent exposure temperature under power off condition
as specified in project data sheet.
All necessary type test certificates including those for 'T' rating, service life bench mark
performance test shall be furnished.
Unless otherwise specified the heat tracing system shall be self regulating type