With the introduction of the Indoheat Induction Heat System, this simple and cost-effective heating process can be applied in the following applications to deliver fast and consistent heat:
• Welding fabrication and construction;
• Preheating of welds;
• Post-weld heat treatment;
• Coating removal; and
• Shrink Fit.
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Induction Heat Treatment
Powering a Heating Revolution
Induction Heat Systems Solve Ongoing Preheating & Stress Relieving Problems
Applications that would typically require hours to heat can be done in minutes utilizing induction heating. Discover the dramatic benefits of using induction compared to current processes by using the calculators for time-to-temperature for typical heating applications of pipe and plate.
In addition to the simplicity and efficiency of IndoHeat, this heating system solves many key issues in today’s environment:
• Induction heating does not require the significant expense of fuel gases.
• Induction heating produces fewer fumes than flame heating.
• Induction heating produces less particulate from overheated insulation caused by high temperature electrical wires and ceramic pads
• Induction heating does not produce the exposure to burns associated with open flames and electrical resistance wires (only the work part becomes hot).
These benefits of induction heating provide a more productive work environment and delivers significant cost savings.
In addition to the simplicity and efficiency of IndoHeat, this heating system solves many key issues in today’s environment:
• Induction heating does not require the significant expense of fuel gases.
• Induction heating produces fewer fumes than flame heating.
• Induction heating produces less particulate from overheated insulation caused by high temperature electrical wires and ceramic pads
• Induction heating does not produce the exposure to burns associated with open flames and electrical resistance wires (only the work part becomes hot).
These benefits of induction heating provide a more productive work environment and delivers significant cost savings.
Application
Pre-heating of pipe to 300°F before welding on a transmission pipeline. Air-cooled induction blankets are perfect for this application. The induction coil is sewn into a durable 3-D woven silica material with preheat insulation on the bottom. The entire blanket can be moved from joint-to-joint with minimal change over time. Induction blankets can be used to heat the target material up to 400° F. Note also that Miller’s Induction power sources can be powered from a portable generator set.
Application
Pre-heating of a valve body to 400°F before welding on a repair. Water-cooled induction coils (Miller patented) are flexible and easy to apply to a variety of geometries. Here a “pancake” style coil has been wrapped around a repair area. Typical heat time for this application is 10-15 minutes for both the inside and outside of the body to be at temperature. Note also that this coil is protected with pre-heat covers to protect the coil from hot weld slag and abrasive wheels. Because the heat is in the valve and not the coil, rope, plastic tie wraps and tape can be used to hold the coil into place.
Application
Post Weld Heat Treating (PWHT) a P91 header to 1400°F after welding. Water-cooled induction coils (Miller patented) wrap around PWHT insulation that is applied to the header. The 1” thick silica needle mat insulation traps the heat in the header while protecting the coil from the high PWHT temperatures. The insulation is re-usable and does not emit dangerous particulate into the environment. Thermocouples are attached to the weld joint to provide temperature feedback to the power source. The integrated temperature controller on the IndoHeat 35 has a standard PWHT program that will execute a controlled heating profile that will ramp up to a set temperature, dwell there for a set time, and then cool down at a controlled ramp rate. The unit also has a custom program feature that will allow parts to be heated with multiple steps, ramps and dwells in a single cycle.
Application
Pre-heating of a Feed Water Heater to 300°F before welding on a repair. Liquid-cooled induction coils (Miller patented) are flexible and easy to apply to a variety of geometries. Since the coil remains cool, common materials can be used to support the coil. Here a “pancake” style coil is wrapped to the size of the needed heat zone on the water heater. A plywood form is cut to size and the coil is fitted to the wood with common strapping tape. The coil is held to the part using the studs on the water heater. The repair area is now set-up and heated in a fraction of the time it used to take, and the heat is uniform, no hot spots.
Application
Post Weld Heat Treating (PWHT) a carbon steel pipe to 1250°F after welding. Water-cooled induction coils (Miller patented) wrap around insulation that is applied to the pipe. The heat zone on this weld needs to be wider than the 13 wraps of the coil, so the coil is widened some by spreading the coils apart slightly. This set-up also illustrates how to properly terminate any unused portion of the coil. The ends of the coil should be twisted together or tied together with tie-wraps, tape, rope or string in order to reduce the amount of losses in the unused portion of the coil.
Application
Post Weld Heat Treating (PWHT) of a 12" carbon steel pipe transition at a valve to 1250°F after welding. Liquid-cooled induction coils (Miller patented) wrap around insulation that is applied to the pipe. The valve body has a heavier wall thickness than the 12" pipe, so extra turns of the coil are applied to the valve to heat the extra mass.
Application
Application: Pre-heating two joints to 300°F before welding, with a single coil. Liquid-cooled induction coils (Miller patented) are flexible and can be placed in multiple locations. Here a single coil is used to wrap around both ends of the pipe where weld joints are prepped. As long as the dimensions of the pipe are similar from joint to joint, the applied induction field will heat both joints relatively the same.
Application
Pre-heating of structural steel tube to 300°F. Air-cooled induction blankets are used for this application. The induction coil is sewn into a durable 3-D woven silica material with preheat insulation on the bottom. The entire blanket can be moved from joint-to-joint with minimal change over time. Induction blankets can be used to heat the target material up to 400°F.
Application
Pre-heating of an in-service pipeline to 100°C before welding on a sleeve. Liquid-cooled induction coils (Miller patented) are flexible and easy to apply to a variety of geometries. Here a sleeve is being welded onto a pipe that has material flowing through it. Since the material is taking heat away from the joint, a second unit is used to apply extra power to achieve the desired heat in the joint. This also allows each side of the joint to have independent temperature control.
Application
Pre-heating of structural steel I-Beam to 300°F. Liquid-cooled induction coils are used for this application. The induction coil is wound in a "pancake" style layout and secured to a piece of plywood to hold its shape. There is a layer of preheat insulation placed between the plywood and I-Beam to prevent overheating the wood. Note the ability of the magnetic fields to pass through wood and insulation to induce eddy currents into the I-Beam for the desired heating.
Application
Post Weld Heat Treating (PWHT) of a drill pipe to 1350°F after welding. Here, two PWHT joints are being processed with one water-cooled induction coil. As long as the dimensions of the pipe are similar from joint to joint, the applied induction field will heat both joints relatively the same. This set-up also illustrates how to properly terminate any unused portion of the coil. The ends of the coil should be twisted together or tied together with tie-wraps, tape, rope or string in order to reduce the amount of losses in the unused portion of the coil.
Application
Pre-heating of an in-service pipeline to 100°C before welding on a sleeve. . Liquid-cooled induction coils (Miller patented) are flexible and easy to apply to a variety of geometries. Here a sleeve is being welded onto a pipe that has material flowing through it. This operation is called a "hot tap". Material flowing in the pipe is taking heat away from the joint, but here, a single 35 KW unit is able to maintain the desired temperature at the joint. Note the use of common inexpensive materials to hold the coil into place while welding. Hours were driven out of the set up time and cycle time using the Miller IndoHeat 35 Induction system.
Application
Pre-heating, from the I.D. of a Flange to Pipe assembly, to 300°F before welding. Liquid-cooled induction coils (Miller patented) are flexible and easy to apply to a variety of geometries. Since the coil remains cool, common materials can be used to support the coil. Here an "internal diameter" style coil is wrapped onto a common piece of corrugated plastic sewer pipe. The pre-heat temperature is cool enough that it does not affect the coil or plastic pipe. Insulation can be used to protect the coil and pipe if higher temperatures are desired. The coil is slid into the I.D. of the target work piece. The weld area is now set-up and heated in a fraction of the time it used to take, and the heat is uniform, no hot spots. Similar set-ups can be used for shrink fit applications.
Application
Pre-heating, from the I.D. of a Flange to Pipe assembly, to 300°F before welding. Liquid-cooled induction coils (Miller patented) are flexible and easy to apply to a variety of geometries. Since the coil remains cool, common materials can be used to support the coil. Here an "internal diameter" style coil is wrapped onto a common piece of corrugated plastic sewer pipe. The pre-heat temperature is cool enough that it does not affect the coil or plastic pipe. Insulation can be used to protect the coil and pipe if higher temperatures are desired. The coil is slid into the I.D. of the target work piece. The weld area is now set-up and heated in a fraction of the time it used to take, and the heat is uniform, no hot spots. Similar set-ups can be used for shrink fit applications.
