What is BS EN 62395-2 - Application guide for electrical resistance trace heating systems about?
BS EN 62395 is a European standard that discusses electrical resistance trace heating systems for various applications. The main purpose of EN 62395 is to provide design, installation, maintenance, and testing guidance.
BS EN 62395-2 is the second part of a multi-part series that provides detailed recommendations for the system design, installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical resistance trace heating systems in industrial and commercial applications.
BS EN 62395-2 pertains to trace heating systems that may comprise either factory-fabricated or field-assembled (work-site) units, and which may be series or parallel trace heaters; or surface heaters (heater pads or heater panels) that have been assembled and/or terminated by the manufacturer’s instructions.
Typical applications for the different types of installation are as follows:
- Installations of trace heating on pipes, vessels and associated equipment
- Outdoor exposed area installations of trace heating
- Installation with embedded trace heating
Note: BS EN 62395-2 does not include or provide for any applications in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Who is BS EN 62395-2 - Application guide for electrical resistance trace heating systems for?
BS EN 62395-2 on application guide for electrical resistance trace heating systems is useful for:
- Electrical resistance trace heating systems manufacturers
- Design engineers
Why should you use BS EN 62395-2 - Application guide for electrical resistance trace heating systems?
Trace heating is accomplished by attaching specially designed cables made of a resistance element to the pipe or vessel. The electric wires are then employed to keep temperatures stable by compensating for heat loss with their power output.
BS EN 62395-2 assist you regarding the surface heating of vessels and piping systems by guiding regarding thermal system design, electrical design, control and monitoring system design and special design considerations for designing efficient electrical resistance trace heating systems.
BS EN 62395-2 also guides you regarding their repair and maintenance to prolong their life.
BS EN 62395-2 also guides you regarding roof and gutter de-icing, rail heating, snow melting, floor warming and frost heave prevention to maintain the efficiency of trace heating systems.
In compliance with BS EN 62395-1, you can enhance the efficacy and safety of electrical resistance trace heating systems.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 62395-2:2013 supersedes DD CLC/TS 62395-2:2010 which is withdrawn. BS EN 62395-2:2013 includes some technical changes with respect to DD CLC/TS 62395-2:2010. These include:
- Design considerations for trace heating on sprinkler systems have been expanded and a figure has been added to illustrate how to avoid undue shadowing of spray patterns from insulated sprigs close to sprinkler heads
- Specific details of design considerations for trace heating for emergency eyewash units and safety showers have been added