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trace heating
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trace heating [¦trās ¦hēd·iŋ]
(engineering)
Heating the layer between insulation and pipes in an insulated pipework system to reduce viscosity and thereby facilitate flow of the liquid.


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You can use the thermostat-controlled heat cables or heat tapes to cover the pipes that remain exposed.
Use heat tape to prevent freezing in pipes that have already been insulated.
Pipes that are particularly susceptible to freezing may be wrapped with trace heat tape.
 
 
 
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