SPECIFICATION SHEET

HYDROSAFE® Heat Exchanger

Indirect Heat Exchanger

Ideal for a Wide Range of
Dry Gas Seal Applications

HYDROSAFE®, Watlow’s new indirect electric heat Standard Performance Capabilities

exchanger for dry gas seal applications, has been designed • Wattages: from 12 to 31.2kW
as a standardized thermal solution that minimizes custom • Voltages: from 380 to 600VAC
engineering requirements because it can be adapted to a • Design temperature: -50 to +300°C (-58 to 572°F)
variety of conditions. The HYDROSAFE provides very flexible • Design pressure: up to 6800 psi (469 bar)*
heating capabilities (12 to 31.2 kW) to compensate for • Inlet temperature: user specified
changes in gas flow rates, or changes in gas composition, • Outlet temperature: maximum 232°C (450°F)**
when interconnected to our purpose engineered • Working pressure: user specified
WATCONNECT™ control panel. Multiple units may be • Flow rate: user specified
connected in series for higher kW needs. • Maximum back pressure: user specified
The HYDROSAFE holds complete assembly hazardous • Maximum ambient temperature: 50°C (122°F) for North
certifications with a "touch-safe" exterior versus competitors American certifications, 80°C (176°F) for IEC and ATEX
that offer enclosure-only certifications. certifications
• Media phase: liquid or gas
The seal gas is heated inside a small diameter seamless
• Typical Media: methane, natural gas (methane, butane,
formed cylinder to allow for high system pressure capability
propane, ethane and water vapor) and nitrogen
requirements. In addition to high pressure capabilities,
• Environment T code rating: none, T2 or T3
up to 6800 psi (469 bar) in the standard offering, the heater
is up to 50 percent smaller than comparable circulation Features and Benefits
heaters. The empty weight of the HYDROSAFE heater is about Fluid path constructed independent from the sheath
300 pounds (136 kgs) maximum. This small footprint and • Allows sensitive materials to be heated safely and
weight allow the user to reduce the cost of the supporting effectively
super structure on rigs, platforms, FPSOs, vessels, etc. • Assures safety because heater failure will not cause leaks
Indirect technology means there is no concern about your or significant damage
seal gas stream ever coming into contact with the heating • Prevents fluid contamination
elements, especially when elements reach end-of-life Seamless fluid path construction
conditions and are typically more susceptible to corrosion. • Offers economical package price
The small diameter and low volume pressure boundary allow • Minimizes potential leakage
use in many countries without the need for further pressure • Allows high-pressure operation
vessel certifications. Standard 316L SS fluid path
HYDROSAFE is extremely reliable and has been tested • Provides compatibility with different materials
in both the Watlow lab and in the field. It also holds all • Assures high-pressure application reliability
necessary certifications including IECEx, ATEX, ASME
and CSA/NRTL. The formed cylinder raw material is listed * Higher custom pressures available
in accordance with NACE and ISO standards including ** T Code dependent
MR 0175/ISO 15156/MR 0103.
HYDROSAFE Heater Assembly Specifications
HYDROSAFE Assembly Standard Offering Standard Options Other Available Options
Base Construction Fully certified indirect electric heat exchanger assembly - flow coil and tubular elements cast into an aluminum
cylinder. Complete with sensors, enclosure, insulation, nozzles and shroud.
Control Configuration Cascade using one internal cascade sensor per heater assembly (included) and separate process
temperature sensor (not included)
Casting Material Al Alloy 356
Corrosion Protection on Casting Corrosion and weather protectant high temperature coating to 538°C (1000°F)
Number of Flow Coils 1
Heater Element Tubular elements - 0.430 in. O.D. x 0.035 in. wall, 316 stainless steel, NiCr resistance element,
welded wire connection, bright annealed
Heater Element Moisture Seal Epoxy 180°C (356°F) rated
Casting Insulation Aerogel insulation
Baseplate, Top Plate, Stand-off Shroud, 316 stainless steel
Casting Shroud Material
HYDROSAFE Assembly Area Classification North American ATEX (Ex d IIC) and/or —
- Certification (Class 1, Div. 1 & 2, Groups B, C, D) IEC (Ex d IIC)
HYDROSAFE Assembly T Code Rating None, T2 or T3 — —
Maximum Casting Temperature Limit 150°C (302°F) for T3, 250°C (482°F), for T2 — —
Pressure Boundary Compliance Design, calculation and production — Contact Watlow
acc. to ASME VIII Div. 1
Electrical
Voltage 480V or 400V 380, 415, 440, 460, 575, or 600 —
Voltage Supply 3 Phase AC + ground, with or without neutral connection (assembly is universally configured for both)
Frequency 50 or 60 Hz
Wattage (at specified voltage) 31.2kW (480V and 600V) or 26.07kW (380V), 31.1kW (415V), 10.4kW (480V), 7.22kW (400V),
28.9kW (400V) 28.65kW (460V and 575V), 6.52kW (380V)
26.22kW (440V)
Number of Heater Supply Circuits 1
Max Amperage per Circuit Voltage/wattage dependent (max. 45 amps in any configuration)
Power Connection Entry Size 1 in. NPT coupling or 1 in NPT x M32 x 1.5 (See Item 9, Ordering Information on page 4)
Power Connection within Enclosure Compression type, screw style distribution terminal block on DIN-rail within enclosure (3-phase + neutral)
Compression type, screw style ground terminal block in enclosure (ground)
Split bolt ground termination on external enclosure (with ATEX or IEC option)
Flow Coil
Vessel Coil Material 316/316L (dual rated) — Inconel® 625, Super Duplex 2507
Vessel Coil Raw Material Certifications NACE MR-0175 / ISO15156 and MR-0103 with applicable technical circulars and addendas
Inlet/Outlet
Inlet/Outlet Connection Type Standard flange — High pressure hub type connector
Inlet/Outlet Connection Material 316/316L (dual rated) — Inconel® 625, Super Duplex 2507
(match flow coil)
Inlet/Outlet Connection ANSI 1 in., Class 600, RF, ANSI 1 in., Class 2500, RTJ, Clamp hub
sched 80 bore sched 160 bore Super Duplex 2507 only
Inlet/Outlet Nozzle Connection Gaskets — Spiral wound or ring joint —
Enclosure
Enclosure Type 304 stainless steel (North America) 316 stainless steel (North America) —
painted carbon steel (IEC/ATEX) or (IEC/ATEX)
Enclosure Paint Color (only if Painted RAL 7035 light grey — Other - custom color to be
Carbon Steel) reviewed by factory (painted
carbon steel enclosure only)
Enclosure Rating See Item 7, Ordering Information on page 4
Enclosure Anti Condensation Heater None — Enclosure heater
Hazardous/Non-Hazardous Area Per assembly hazardous location rating
Classification
External Enclosure Hardware 316 stainless steel
HYDROSAFE Heater Assembly Specifications (con’t)
HYDROSAFE Assembly Standard Offering Standard Options Other Available Options
Sensors
Process and Limit Temperature Duplex Pt 100, 3 wire RTDs — Duplex thermocouple - Type K
Sensor Type 300 series stainless steel sheath 300 series stainless steel sheath
Number of Sensors 3
Sensor Junctions Duplex sensor: (1) cascade process sensor, (1) internal casting high limit
Duplex sensor: (1) external casting high limit, (1) spare
Duplex sensor: (1) enclosure high limit, (1) spare
Inlet or Outlet Sensors Customer supplied (not included)
Sensor Connection Entry Size See Item 9, Ordering Information on page 4

Sensor Connections within Control Panel 3 wire RTD terminal blocks within — Type K thermocouple terminal
heater enclosure blocks within heater enclosure
(when thermocouple
option selected)
Testing
Pressure Testing (Hydro) Standard on all assemblies per — Custom time for hydro test
pressure vessel code requirements
(15 minutes @ 1.3 x MAWP x LSR)
Other Options
Country of Origin Materials Watlow standard vendors - no — Certified countries
restrictions

HYDROSAFE Specifications
Design temperature Maximum back pressure
• -50 to +300°C (-58 to 572°F) • User specified
Design pressure Maximum ambient temperature
• Up to 6800 psi (469 bar) • 50°C (122°F) for North American certifications, 80°C (176°F) for IEC
Weight (empty) maximum and ATEX certifications
• 300 lbs (136kg) Media type
Inlet temperature • Liquid or gas
• User specified Media
Outlet temperature • Methane, natural gas (methane, butane, propane, ethane and
• Max. 232°C (450°F) water vapor) and nitrogen
Working pressure Environment T code rating
• User specified • None, T2 or T3
Flow rate
• User specified

Dimensional Drawings
Front View Side View Top View

018.4 in.
(468.3 mm)

0.5 in.
(12.7 mm)
14 in.
(355.6 mm)
3.5 in.
(88.2 mm) 19.9 in. 11 in.
(505.5 mm) (279.4 mm)
32.1 in.
(816.2 mm)
15.7 in.
(400 mm)
22.8 in. 15.5 in.
(577.9 mm) (393.7 mm)
18 in.
(457.2 mm)

4.7 in.
(120.6 mm) Note: Dimensions shown are approximate.
10.5 in.
Configuration GA drawing available
(266.0 mm) with order or quote.
HYDROSAFE Ordering Information
Part Number
① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ⑩ ⑪ ⑫ ⑬⑭⑮
Gen. Input Connect Assembly Power & Elec.
Size & Voltage/ In/Out & & Coil Temperature Cert. & Design Sensor Encl. Testing Material Custom
Power Phase Gasket Material Sensors Encl. Matl. & Fab. Connections Htr. Options C.O.O. Options
H AAA
② General Size & Power ⑧ Design and Fabrication
S= Future option A= Design/Calculations in accordance to ASME VIII Div. 1
M= Medium (12 to 31.2kW) B= Design/Calculation/Fabrication in accordance to ASME VIII
L= Future option Div. 1
C= Design/Calculations in accordance to PED
③ Input Voltage/Phase
D= Design/Calculation/Fabrication in accordance to PED
A= Future option
E= CRN (per ASME VIII Div. 1) + B
B= Future option
C= Future option ⑨ Power & Sensor Connection Entries (female couplings)
D= Future option 1= (1) 1 in. NPT coupling for power, (3) 3/4 in. NPT couplings
for sensors
E= Future option 2= (1) M32 x 1.5 coupling for power, (3) M25 x 1.5 couplings
F= 26.07kW, 380V (medium size only) for sensors
G= 28.65kW, 460V (medium size only) 3= (1) 1 in. NPT coupling for power, (3) 1/2 in. NPT couplings
H= 28.9kW, 400V (medium size only) for sensors
4= (1) M32 x 1.5 coupling for power, (3) M20 x 1.5 couplings
J= 31.1kW, 415V (medium size only)
for sensors
K= 31.2kW, 480V or 600V (medium size only)
⑩ Electrical Enclosure Heater
④ Inlet & Outlet Connection & Gasket Selection 1= Yes, 220V
A= Future option 2= No
B= Future option
⑪ Testing Options
C= Clamp hub 1 in. NPS 4 bolt without gasket
A= Watlow standard tests
D= ANSI 1 in. CI 600 RF, sched 80 bore without gasket
B= Custom time length hydrostatic pressure (includes option A)
E= Future option
C= Radiography of heating coil weld joints (includes option A)
F= Future option
D= Dye penetrant of heating coil weld joints (includes option A)
G= ANSI 1 in. 2500 RTJ, sched 160 bore without gasket
E= PMI of pressure boundary materials (includes option A)
H= Clamp hub 1 in. NPS 4 bolt with gasket
F= A+B+C+E
J= ANSI 1 in. CI 600 RF, sched 80 bore with spiral wound gasket
G= A+B+D+E
K= ANSI 1 in. 2500 RTJ, sched 160 bore with ring joint gasket
⑫ Material Country of Origin
⑤ Connection & Flow Coil Material
1= Watlow standard
A= 316/L stainless steel
2= Watlow standard with no China origin
B= Inconel® 625 or equivalent
3= Watlow standard with no India Origin
C= Duplex stainless 2507
4= Watlow standard with no Indonesia Origin
⑥ Temperature Sensors 5= Watlow standard with no Russia Origin
1= RTD 3 wire 100 ohm
⑬⑭⑮ Custom Options
2= Thermocouple Type K AAA = Standard
⑦ Assembly Certification & Enclosure Material
1= CI 1, Div. 1 & 2, Groups B, C & D; 304 stainless steel, Type 4X
2= CI 1, Div. 1 & 2, Groups B, C & D; 316 stainless steel, Type 4X
3= IEC & ATEX Dual Rated Ex d IIC; painted carbon steel, IP66
4= IEC & ATEX Dual Rated Ex d IIC; 316 stainless steel, IP66
5= Future option

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