TEN (Tubular Electric Heater)

TEN (Tubular Electric Heater) — is an electric heating element widely used in buffer tanks heating systems to provide additional or backup heating of the coolant. The heating element is a metal tube with a high-resistance conductor running inside it, which heats up when an electric current passes through it. This coolant transfers heat to the environment through the walls of the tube.

Functions of the heating element in the buffer tank:

1. Additional heating: Can be used to heat the coolant in case of insufficient capacity of the main heat source, such as a boiler or heat pump.
2. Backup heating: In case of failure of the main equipment, tubular water heaters can temporarily maintain the temperature in the heating system.
3. Maintaining temperature: In systems with variable loads, it helps maintain a stable temperature of the coolant in the buffer tank, which increases the efficiency of the system and reduces energy consumption.

Tubular water heater: advantages

• Energy efficiency: Tubular water heaters turn on only when needed, which saves energy.
• Ease of installation and operation: Tubular water heaters are easy to install in buffer tanks and do not require complex maintenance.
• Compactness: Small dimensions allow them to be integrated into various heating systems.

Tubular water heaters play an important role in hybrid heating systems, providing additional flexibility and reliability of operation.