Vector University:

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
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
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