Vector University:

Heat Trace Fundamentals (HT-101)
Scott Childs

Scott Childs

COURSE TRAINER

Purpose

This is 1-day hands-on course where students will be exposed to a variety of Heat Trace used in the industrial sector.

Course Dates:

MARCH 25, 2025
TUESDAY
8:00AM – 5:00PM (CST)

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025
THURSDAY
8:00AM – 5:00PM (CST)

Vector CAG

14517 KIRBY DRIVE
PEARLAND, TX 77047

All courses are taught at the Houston Campus in the brand new, state-of-the-art PTU® (Process Training Unit). Parking is complimentary.

$925/Person

All course costs include training materials and meals (breakfast, lunch and snacks) during the training day

Course Description

This hands-on course covers the fundamentals of Heat Trace. It will start by providing why heat tracing is important to certain applications and the proper installation that is key to a successful circuit. Calculations of Heat Loss, Design of Circuits & Controller programming will be conducted through hands on labs to help understand the importance of acquiring accurate information during walkdowns. Students will assemble a pipe sculpture to perform troubleshooting methods in a hands-on lab. The class will be a combination of classroom and hands-on training at the PTU® (Process Training Unit).

Course Objectives:

  • History of Heat Trace
  • Introduction into Heat Trace
  • Proper installation standard
  • Code requirements
  • What is Heat Loss
  • Manual calculations of Heat Loss
  • Types of Heat Trace and selection
  • Proper cable stripping
  • Purpose of Accessories
  • Pipe sculpture assembly
  • Controls and monitoring
  • Controller programing
  • Information to gather for Heat Trace design
  • Complete walkdown and design
  • TraceCalc design
  • Troubleshooting

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Cancellation Policy:

Training is transferrable. If you are unable to attend a scheduled session after a purchase order has been submitted, you will have the option to reschedule for a future offering of the same course. Alternatively, you may substitute the class for another course of equal value.