COURSE OVERVIEW:

Electrical heat tracing is a specialized technology used to maintain process temperatures and provide freeze protection for piping, tanks, and instrumentation in industrial facilities. This course provides a comprehensive technical guide to the engineering principles of heat tracing, focusing on the selection of appropriate technologies for specific thermal requirements. Participants will explore the mechanics of self-regulating, constant wattage, and mineral-insulated cables, learning how each type interacts with the process environment.

The scope of this training addresses the complete design lifecycle, including heat loss calculations, insulation selection, and power distribution requirements. It covers the technical nuances of installing heat trace cables on complex geometries, such as valves, pumps, and flanges, while ensuring thermal contact and mechanical protection. The curriculum provides a detailed focus on the control and monitoring systems that ensure energy efficiency and prevent overheating or pipe damage.

Coverage includes the implementation of rigorous testing and maintenance protocols to ensure long-term system reliability in harsh environments. Attendees will learn to perform insulation resistance and power output tests to identify cable degradation or moisture ingress. By combining thermal engineering principles with practical electrical installation strategies, the course equips professionals with the expertise required to manage heat tracing systems that are safe, efficient, and compliant with international standards.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Explain the fundamental principles of heat transfer and heat loss.
• Differentiate between self-regulating and constant wattage cables.
• Perform heat loss calculations for pipes and vessels.
• Select appropriate heat tracing technology based on process temperature.
• Design a power distribution system for multiple heat trace circuits.
• Implement professional installation techniques for cables and sensors.
• Apply specialized mounting hardware for valves and irregular shapes.
• Configure control and monitoring units for temperature accuracy.
• Execute pre-commissioning and commissioning tests for heat trace.
• Perform routine maintenance and insulation resistance audits.
• Troubleshoot causes of low heat or circuit tripping.
• Ensure compliance with hazardous area (Ex) requirements for heat tracing.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for Electrical Designers, Pipefitters, Maintenance Technicians, and Process Engineers involved in thermal management systems.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.