Diesel Pipeline Heat Tracing & Insulation Study

Scope of Work

Esse Tech conducted an engineering study to optimize the heat tracing and insulation strategy for a 14 km diesel pipeline prone to wax formation. The goal was to reduce operating costs while ensuring flow assurance.

Services Provided

• Thermal loss calculation and simulation
• Electric heat tracing system design
• Material specification for insulation
• Substation load evaluation

Disciplines Involved

Thermal Engineering, Electrical, Process, Instrumentation

Key Outcomes

• 22% energy savings post-upgrade
• Extended pipeline uptime by 15%
• Reduced insulation failures due to moisture