INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS:
Data Centers
INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS:
Datacenters
Trace Heating for Data Center Infrastructure
In the modern world, data centers are the backbone of digital transformation. They power everything from streaming services to cloud computing and global e-commerce platforms. With the rapid rise in data demand, maintaining operational reliability is non-negotiable.
Safeguard Cooling Systems. Secure Data.
Among the many systems that keep a data center running smoothly, trace heating often goes unnoticed, but it plays a pivotal role in safeguarding cooling systems and ensuring uninterrupted performance.
Imagine a scenario where a sudden cold snap freezes the cooling water supply line in a data center. Without heat tracing, the cooling system could fail, leading to server overheating, equipment damage, and potentially catastrophic data loss. If there was a robust trace heating system in place, the cooling system would remain unaffected, protecting both equipment and uptime.
Drexan HeatTracer cables and connection systems are:
- Able to serve the most demanding environments including hazardous and non-hazardous areas as well as areas where corrosive exposure may be of concern.
- Certified to CSA (CUS), UL standards for use
throughout North America. - Suitable for both metal and non-metal pipes, tanks and vessels.
Hazardous locations are defined by the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) section 18 and the National Electrical Code (NEC) as; those areas in which the potential for fire or explosion exists due to the presence of flammable gases or vapors and combustible dusts.
For the most current information and complete details pertaining to hazardous locations refer to the Canadian and National Electrical Codes.
Industrial trace heating systems are essential for Data Centers to:
Prevent Freezing in Critical Systems
Protect chilled water and fire lines from freezing, bursts, and downtime.
Maintain Humidity Control
Stabilize humidity to prevent static buildup and equipment damage.
Protect Backup Power Systems
Keep diesel fuel flowing to ensure reliable generator startup.
Prevent Ice on Rooftop Equipment
Stop ice buildup that restricts airflow and damages cooling units.
Ensure Proper
Drainage
Prevent frozen drains, overflow risks, and condensate pipe corrosion.
Related Resources
Industrial Cable Information Sheet
Download NEMA ratings for a complete list of enclosure types
Zone Information Guide for a complete list of hazardous locations
Design Worksheet to choose the right trace heating system
Hazardous Gases and Vapours
View our comprehensive ten-year warranty
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Where Reliability
Meets Innovation
At Drexan, we’re redefining trace heating with innovative, high-performance solutions that keep critical systems operational—no matter the conditions.