Heating a Metalworking Workshop with Infrared Heaters
In October 2014, Teplov specialists implemented a heating project at the metalworking workshop of Iberus-Kyiv in Kyiv, Ukraine. The 360 m² workshop with a ceiling height of 6 metres was equipped with 10 Teplov P4000 industrial infrared heaters.
The project had a specific production requirement. The workshop contained metalworking machines whose automation required the temperature to remain above 16 °C during the winter period. If the temperature dropped below this level, the machine automation could malfunction and the equipment could stop.
The Task — Heating a Metalworking Workshop
The main task was to provide reliable heating for the production workshop while taking into account the operating requirements of the metalworking equipment.
The heating system had to maintain a temperature above the critical level required for stable operation of the machine automation. A secondary task was to improve working conditions for employees and provide additional heating in the working areas.
For industrial facilities of this type, the heating solution should take into account not only the area and height of the room but also the location of equipment, workstations and areas where employees spend most of their working time.
The Solution — Infrared Heating
Teplov P4000 industrial infrared heaters with a nominal power of 4000 W each were selected for the project.
Infrared heating differs from systems that primarily heat the air. Thermal energy is transferred to surfaces, equipment and objects within the heating zone. This makes it possible to take the actual arrangement of work areas and production equipment into account.
The installed system consisted of 10 heaters with a total nominal capacity of 40 kW.
Project Specifications
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Parameter |
Data |
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Facility |
Metalworking workshop |
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Company |
Iberus-Kyiv |
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Location |
Kyiv, Ukraine |
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Floor area |
360 m² |
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Ceiling height |
6 m |
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Project date |
October 2014 |
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Equipment |
Teplov P4000 |
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Number of heaters |
10 |
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Power per heater |
4000 W |
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Total installed capacity |
40 kW |
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Main task |
Maintaining a temperature above 16 °C for stable equipment operation |
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Secondary task |
Improving employee comfort and heating working areas |
Why Temperature Matters in a Metalworking Workshop
In industrial production facilities, temperature can affect not only employee comfort but also equipment operation.
In this project, maintaining the temperature above 16 °C was important for the stable operation of the automation systems of the metalworking machines. Heating was therefore part of maintaining the normal production process rather than simply providing a comfortable indoor climate.
A secondary objective was to improve working conditions for personnel by creating a more comfortable temperature in working areas and providing heat to metal surfaces and workpieces handled during production operations.
Industrial Heating for Workshops
This project demonstrates that an industrial heating system should be selected according to the actual operating conditions of the facility, including its area, height, insulation, equipment, working zones and required temperature.
Teplov also develops heating solutions for industrial workshops, warehouses, hangars and other industrial facilities.
Teplov P4000 Industrial Infrared Heaters
The project used 10 Teplov P4000 industrial infrared heaters with a nominal power of 4000 W each.
The P4000 is used for large production facilities, workshops, warehouses and other premises requiring high-power infrared heating.
Teplov also offers different models of ceiling infrared heaters for industrial facilities. Equipment selection depends on the area and height of the premises, heat losses, required temperature and operating conditions.