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Induction Pipe Heating

iRoss  Induction Pipe Heating

Skyrocketing global demand for petroleum & gas has driven aggressive efforts in exploration, transportation and environmental safety, resulting in greater demand for tubular products.

A newly developed and patented technology improves the induction heating process used to produce consistent properties to these products. For example: Correct and precise heat treatment of tube ends in well bore casings is essential to prevent leakage catastrophes into ground water aquifers and deep sea drilling environments.

IROSS™ Pipe-End Heating Units are designed specifically for heating a variety of tubular products. These systems utilize patented Fluxmanager® induction heat treatment technology that yields superior temperature uniformity compared to conventional medium frequency designs.

Preheat for welding & swaging Hardening Annealing

  • Normalizing Removal and cure of coatings
  • Friction weld and swage stress relieving

Fluxmanager® Induction Heat Treatment Features / Benefits:

  • Deep and uniform temperature distribution, ID/OD, laterally, and longitudinally along extended lengths of pipe ends
  • Achieves uniformity requirement ΔT = +/- 25oC, even when tubes are non-central
  • Meets or exceeds API tube & pipe specifications
  • Flexible: 4 coil diameters cover all OCTG pipe sizes
  • Modular: Robust and unitized system
  • Infrared and thermal image monitoring options
  • Data logging capability for traceability
  • Shaped flux concentrator for increased efficiency
  • Deionized water NOT required
  • Versatile: 50 or 60Hz / 350 – 600VAC input
  • Low Cost & easy to maintain
IROSS Thermal Image

Thermal image, shows advanced temperature control for AISI 8630 Modified tube.

  • 194 mm dia. – 19 mm wall
  • Heat length 381 mm
  • 93 sec. 6ºC range observed.

Sample only:

Each application is validated separately due to different thickness, length and temperature requirements.