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Commercial Pipe Heat Tracing System TIC/TOC Considerations

When looking at any Commercial pipe heat tracing system project, two types of costs come into consideration: Total Investment Cost (TIC) Total Operating Cost (TOC). TIC includes the…

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nVent RAYCHEM TracerLynx Optimizes Electric Heat Tracing (EHT) System Designs

nVent RAYCHEM TracerLynx is a state-of-the-art 3D heat management system design software. A singular and powerful platform, this turnkey solution includes full life cycle support ranging from front-end engineering…

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Working in Extreme Weather Conditions: Are Your Personnel and Equipment Protected?

In recent years, (sub-)arctic activities have increased substantially in oil and gas, marine transport, fishing, science and research, and tourism industries. Due to their geographic location, these activities…

Proactive Measures That Will Make You Love Winter

Winter is just around the corner! However, it’s not too late to prepare. There are still many proactive measures you can take to help your family love winter….

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How Do Self Regulating Heating Cables Work?

In 1972, the Raychem Corporation (now a part of nVent) patented and launched the world’s first self-regulating heating cable. Since then, the company has sold and installed over…

Sometimes Less Truly is More – The Case For 3 Watt/Ft Electric Heating Cable for Pipe Freeze Protection

The first application of nVent RAYCHEM self-regulating technology more than 50 years ago was to keep water pipes from freezing. Now more than 50 years and hundreds of…

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How RIM Systems Can Protect Your Roof

Ice dams and icicles are some of the most dangerous hazards a roof can face during winter. They can affect all kinds of roofs types including flat roofs,…

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Why Mechanical Engineers Appreciate Electric Heat Tracing During Winter

During winter, freezing weather can bring many problems. For mechanical engineers this can especially be a headache. Let’s learn how electric heat tracing solutions can bring timely solutions.

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Reduce the Operational Cost of Your Heat Tracing System

When looking at any heat tracing system project, two types of costs come into consideration: Total Investment Cost (TIC) and Total Operating Cost (TOC). TIC includes the cost…

Long-Term Preventative Measures to Avoid Winter Accidents

Building owners cannot afford to ignore the ever-increasing cost of building damage and personal injury liability associated with winter accidents. When it comes to winter weather, there are…