BCE Smart Flow: for OEMs Who Need Very Precise, Uniform Heat

The SMART FLOW liquid heater is designed for applications where fast heating of liquids is required. All parts exposed to liquid flow are constructed of 304/316SS (other materials available). All units have built-in Type J or K TC with potential of added adapter for outlet flow.

The Smart Flow is often customized to suit the exact power, electrical, and mechanical requirements of the application. BCE engineers are ready to provide application assistance to design and apply the perfect Smart Flow for your needs.

Smart Flow Heaters Applications Examples:

9 KW STEAM GENERATOR

9.0 KW (2 Zone 4500W each) (+/-10%), 240V, 23.5" Internal Length

7.5 KW STEAM GENERATOR

7.5 KW (2 Zone 3750W each) (+/-10%), 240V, 31.5" Internal Length

1.75 KW LUBE OIL HEATER

HEATER: 1750W(+/-10%), 120V, 22-23WSI, 31.5" Internal Length

SMART FLOW HEATER

• Wetted parts constructed of 316 stainless steel standardly. Other materials available as options.
• Liquid flow passes over an enclosed heated body, does not contact the heating element directly.
• Multiple threaded fittings available: NPT, SAE, BSP & VCR
• Heater designed to provide very uniform heating.
• Made in U.S.A.

For more information about custom electric heating elements, contact BCE by calling (510) 274-1990or by visiting https://bcemfg.com.

Custom Coiled Cable Immersion Heater with Thermocouple and Thermal Cutout

BCE Custom Coiled Immersion Heater
with thermocouple and thermal cutout.

A major US Aerospace company approached BCE in need of a custom heating solution.  

Their existing heating element failed to evenly distribute heat inside a water reservoir, leading to thermal stratification and hotspots. 

Additionally, while the customer's existing thermal system included temperature limiting devices, the new heater design required it's own thermal cut-out to ensure over-temperature protection and remove any possibility of a runaway condition.

The coiled immersion heater needed to satisfy the following:

• Temperature uniformity throughout the heated section (± 3 C)
• Hermetic seal 
• Over-temperature heater failure
• Thermocouple for additional temperature measurement
• 275 Watt, 115 Volt

OUTCOME

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BCE designed a highly effective coiled heater with exceptional heat uniformity.  An additional
thermocouple was welded to the sheath of the heater to ensure accurate temperature measurement. A thermal cutout was placed into the NPT bushing and potted with thermally conductive epoxy to allow for heater failure if all other safety systems fail. 

BCE was able to design, create 3D models/ drawings, and provide the custom heating elements within a 3 week timeframe.

Contact BCE:
510-274-1990

https://bcemfg.com

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BCE Mini Clean Flow: An OEM Customizable Clean Gas and Fluid Heater

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The BCE Mini Clean Flow electric heater is a very compact, fast responding electric heating element for liquids and gases used in the fuel cell, bio-med, laboratory, food, and pharmaceutical industries. Typical applications include: Parts cleaning; Critical fluid heating; Solvent replacement; Biomass extraction; Bio reclamation; Semiconductor processing equipment; and photoresist materials.

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The Mini Clean Flow is often customized to suit the exact physical, mechanical and operational requirements of the application. BCE engineers are ready to provide application assistance to design and apply the perfect Mini Clean Flow for your needs.

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These examples are just a few of the many custom configuration BCE has developed for customers.

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For more information about custom electric heating elements, contact BCE by calling (510) 274-1990 or by visiting https://bcemfg.com.