What began in 1975 with the invention of a small explosion-proof switch for gasoline pumps has evolved over the past five decades into a success story that sets global standards. BARTEC’s story is based on 50 years of the utmost reliability and experience in explosion protection.
BARTEC is your global partner and a leading expert in explosion protection and safety technology in hazardous areas. Our explosion protection products and solutions protect people, the environment, and assets – every single day, providing safety beyond protection.
Our customized solutions prevent explosions across many industries, with the focus on:
- Oil and gas
- Chemical
- Pharmaceutical
- Energy
- Manufacturing and logistics
- Hydrogen
We offer customized trace heating solutions for tank farms.
Customized trace heating solutions for tank farms
In many industries, the correct temperature control of liquids stored in tanks and the associated piping infrastructure is essential to maintain product properties and ensure smooth processing. Without proper heating, media can solidify, crystallise or freeze, resulting in loss of quality, increased operating costs and damage. BARTEC electric tank heating provide a reliable, efficient and low-maintenance solution to these challenges.
Turnkey solutions
BARTEC supplies turnkey solutions from planning and control technology to installation and commissioning. Our team of experts ensures that each system is tailored to your requirements.
Heating technologies
Electric tank heating systems use specially designed trace heating cables, in particular self-regulating heating cables for pump circuits, headers and loading arms, and series resistance heating cables, especially for larger tanks and longer pipes, to keep the temperature of a tank constant. Heat is distributed in a targeted and uniform manner to minimise energy losses. In addition, customised control systems provide precise control of heating output to ensure optimum efficiency and safety.
We also offer other heating cables for high chemical resistance, high maintain temperatures and power density.
Self-regulating heating cable HSB
EKL medium Single-core heating cable
Benefits of electric tank heaters
- Easy installation and maintenance: The ease of installation and low maintenance requirements make electric tank heaters particularly user-friendly.
- Energy efficiency: Precise temperature control minimises energy loss.
- Long service life: Low-maintenance technology reduces running costs.
- Flexibility: Customisable to suit different tank sizes and shapes.
- Safety in hazardous areas: Special ATEX/IECEx certified heating systems ensure maximum safety in sensitive environments.
- Optimised control: Tailor-made control systems ensure reliable, energy-efficient temperature monitoring and control.
Applications
Our systems are successfully used in tank farms and pipelines all over the world. BARTEC has completed numerous challenging projects, including large-scale installations in the oil and gas industry, chemical plants and loading stations. Our trace heating systems not only maintain the optimum viscosity of stored media but also protect your systems from freezing. Our successful references demonstrate our expertise and commitment to providing customised and efficient solutions for a wide range of requirements.
Typical applications
- Frost protection: Liquids with low or medium viscosity (e.g. water)
- Temperature maintenance: liquids with medium or high viscosity (e.g. oils, resins)
- Prevention of crystallisation (e.g. sulphur)
Electric tank heaters are an efficient and sustainable solution for the safe storage of products in tanks. ATEX/IECEx certified heating solutions offer the highest safety standards, especially in potentially explosive atmospheres. In addition, customised control systems enable optimum control of heating output and increase energy efficiency. Companies that have implemented electric tank heaters for product storage report improved operational safety, reduced energy costs and improved product quality.
Our satisfied customers
ITC Rubis, Antwerp, Belgium
Vopak, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Rely on BARTEC as your partner for trace heating solutions from A to Z - from planning to commissioning. Our expertise in quality and safety guarantees the smooth operation of your systems.