Suction and Line Heater

R.W. Holland’s line and suction heaters are used in heating heavy viscous fluids (ex. #6 fuel oil, heavy crude, etc.). Suction Heaters heat the fluids directly from the tank to temperatures suitable for pumping. Line heaters, mounted in line, heat the fluids to processing or burner temperatures. 

Steam is generally the heating medium, however, hot water, hot oils or heat transfer fluids can also be used.

R.W. Holland’s line and suction heaters are fabricated in accordance with the A.S.M.E. unfired pressure vessel code and T.E.M.A. standards. Tubesheets are fully studded allowing the removal of the channel for tube inspection without disturbing the shell side closure. This eliminates the need to drain tanks in the case of suction heaters or piping in the case of line heaters.