Heaters are devices that are used to heat air in different places. They can be used both at home and in large industrial plants. Available in different power variants, they will help to maintain optimal thermal comfort in the building. Find out what each type of heater is characterized by, and learn the rules of their operation.
Heater: what is it?
What is a heater. What kind of device is this? The market offer includes many types of heaters with different heating power, the functionality of which is not limited to heating indoor air. Heaters can be successfully used for drying interiors, maintaining a set temperature during construction work or providing suitable conditions for the operation of industrial equipment (specialized industrial heater).
Types of heaters
There are several types of air heaters, including: oil heater, gas heater or oil heater. They differ not only in the way they work, but also in the source of energy and the area of application. The most popular are electrical appliances equipped with special heaters made of a resistance wire, which, when connected to a power source, converts electrical energy into heat energy. A special type of blower is a car heater powered by electricity from the cigarette lighter socket in the vehicle. However, let's focus on the basic types of devices intended for space heating and spot heating.
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How does a water heater work?
A water heater, designed to work with various heat sources, is a budget proposal for people who want to increase the thermal comfort in the building. How does a water heater work? The device heats the air with hot water coming from the C.O. system or heating medium (glycol). Exchangers are characterized by high efficiency and are used wherever there is no possibility to install traditional heating systems.
How does an oil heater work?
An oil heater is a device of considerable dimensions, the main elements of which are the engine and the fuel pump. The principle of operation of the oil heater is quite simple - it is enough to feed it with fuel, which is then heated in the combustion chamber. The device takes fuel in the amount necessary to heat a particular room. You already know how the oil heater works. So what is the issue of exhaust gas evacuation? Users have a choice of models with an exhaust system, which will work in closed rooms, or blowers without this system used in open spaces.
How does a gas heater work?
Another device, allowing to raise the temperature in the interiors, is a gas heater. Low operating costs make the device ideal for heating cubic facilities, such as warehouses or garages, and when carrying out construction works. And how does a gas heater work? The device generates heat due to the combustion of gas, and then gives off the thermal energy with the help of a fan. Powered by propane or propane-butane, it is an economical solution for all investors who do not want to carry out the modernization of an existing network.
How does an induction heater work?
An induction heater is a compact and portable device for induction heating of metal that easily heats non-ferrous metals and their alloys. However, it does not work on glass, plastic, textiles and similar materials. Despite its small dimensions, it is characterized by high efficiency. Wondering how an induction heater works? The method of operation is completely different from that of an oil or gas blower. This is because the heater generates a variable magnetic field that generates eddy currents inside the material. It is they who are responsible for the production of thermal energy.
How does an electric heater work?
An electric heater is one of the most popular heating devices that can be used both for heating large rooms and for intensive drying of interiors. On the market there are portable and duct blowers permanently mounted for ventilation ducts. The undoubted advantage of electric models is the safety of use (there is no risk of fuel or water leakage) and quiet operation. And how does an electric heater work? The device has a fan that forces the air to flow. The supplied air is then heated with the help of a heater and forced into the room.
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How does an air heater work?
Electric, gas or oil — although each air heater has a specific construction, the mechanism of operation remains unchanged. Cold air, taken from the environment, is directed to the heating element, and then blown back into the room. Depending on the type of heater, a heat exchanger, an induction heater or an electric heater can be used. Some devices have additional functions, such as humidification or air purification.
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Application of air heaters
Heating devices have a wide range of applications. Thanks to the ability to quickly heat air, they can be used in industry, e.g. for heating production halls, in the construction industry (for drying workplaces) or as part of ventilation and air conditioning systems for rapid heating or cooling of indoor air.
A special type of equipment is compact spot heating air heaters, which are used as electronic components for end manufacturers or for conducting quality testing of components. Such devices will find application in technological areas requiring constant generation of process heat.
Choose tutco air heater
Tutco Air Heaters, equipped with Serpentine wire heating elements, are devices that, despite their small size, allow you to quickly obtain optimal temperature values, maintaining the set readings for a long period. Designed to handle high pressures, they will work well in the manufacture of plastics, technological equipment and OEM electronics design. These inexpensive heating elements with long heating and cooling cycles are adapted to work at very high temperatures — up to 1050 degrees Celsius depending on the parameters of the heater.
Heaters - ask the expert
Do you have questions about air heaters or would you like to place an order for an electric heater with non-standard technical parameters? In case of any doubts regarding the area of application of the equipment or the specifications of the products, we cordially encourage you to contact us by e-mail or telephone.
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