HEATING CONSIDERATIONS FOR COLD CLIMATE OPERATIONS

As summer comes to a close, cold climate operations need to prepare for the coming water.

Colder climates present challenges for projects across all sorts of industries. Preparing for the upcoming challenges now decreases the impact and costs of their impact.

Passive Freeze Protection

From pipelines to storage tanks, freeze prevention is an important consideration in any cold climate operation. When fluids begin to freeze they can become damaged as well as damage equipment. As well, they experience stopped or reduced flow, affecting operations. Freeze damage can be costly, time-consuming, and dangerous.

Fortunately, there are many simple and effective options for freeze prevention. The use of antifreeze can help prevent total freezing, however, it is not suitable for all projects and may still result in partial freezing and disrupted flow rates.

Insulation is an effective passive method to reduce freezing risks. It requires no energy or additive and helps to maintain temperatures at no cost after install. Still, it is important to pick the right insulation materials and to carefully inspect them, especially as the colder seasons approach.

These passive methods of freeze protection help reduce the costs of heating and risks of freezing. However, in cold climates, they are typically not enough on their own.