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CEI Enterprises
Hot Oil Heaters
Jacketed Firebox
Jacketed Firebox Hot Oil Heaters

90% Peak Thermal Efficiency. Fully-packaged with pump and controls. Factory-tested before shipping.

Fill
Low Level
Control

Expansion Tank
Full Modulation
Burner

Heat Exchanger
Jacketed
Firebox

Oil Flow

H
Oil Exit
G

Return Supply
D D
Skid Fuel Oil Filter Tubes Baffles Oil Entrance F E
A B
Circulating Pump
and Motor

Proven dependable and durable since 1969, jacketed firebox hot oil heaters heat and circulate heat transfer
oil for heating asphalt tanks, fuel preheaters, and other equipment. This highly-efficient design is available in outputs
from 1.2 to 10 million Btu/hour, covering a range of applications from asphalt plants to bulk liquid storage terminals.

Full-Modulation Burner conserves fuel, reduces Oil exits the heat exchanger and then flows around the
temperature overshooting and eliminates constant on-off firebox in a spiral pattern. The spiral flow around the
burner recycling. firebox maximizes heat transfer efficiency and eliminates
hot spots for long life operation.
Jacketed Firebox has a smooth inner surface that
is easily cleaned. It efficiently conducts heat to its outer Centrifugal Pump circulates heat transfer oil through
surface. The burner fires into the firebox, where hot burner the heater and its heating circuit. Viton shaft seal rings
gases circulate and then enter the heat exchanger. provide a reliable seal with virtually no leakage.

Heat Exchanger: Burner gases entering the heat UL-rated, NEMA 4 Control Panel is the nerve
exchanger pass through a set of densely-packed tubes. center of the heater’s temperature control and safety
Each tube has a special turbulator fin inside of it to stir the systems. Compliance to UL standards not only assures
flow of burner gases through the tube. you of the quality of the electrical system, It also puts your
insurance company at ease, potentially bringing you lower
The fin increases heat transfer efficiency in two important
premiums. The NEMA 4 enclosure provides watertight
ways. First, it increases the velocity of burner gases
protection against splashing water, hose-directed water,
passing through the tube, increasing heat transfer.
rain, sleet, snow, ice, dirt and windblown dust.
Second, the fin serves as a secondary heat transfer
Panels that meet CSA specifications, and other NEMA
surface. Heat transfer from the fin to the tube wall is
standard enclosures are available optionally.
actually greater than heat transfer from the burner gases
to the tube wall. All these factors add up to highly efficient Temperature Controllers: Two microprocessor-
heat transfer and less fuel consumption. based controllers provide control over output

Flow of Heat Transfer Oil: Oil enters the heater

temperatures. The Temperature Controller regulates the
flow of fuel and combustion air to the burner to efficiently
through the heat exchanger. A series of horizontal baffles
maintain the temperature set point on the controller.
forces the oil laterally around the tubes, providing even
heat transfer throughout the flow pattern. The High Media Temperature Limit is a safety control. It
will shut down the burner if the heat transfer oil reaches
the temperature set on this controller.
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 Jacketed Firebox Hot Oil Heaters

General Dimensions and Specifications

Max. Fuel Usage Heat Supply & Return Connections
Transfer
Volume Pump Fluid
Burner Pump Flow Electric Avail. Required Pipe Approx.
Heater Output No.2 Gas Motor Motor Rate Load Head (US Length Width Height Size Weight
Model Input Btu/hr Btu/hr (gph) (cfph) HP HP (gpm) (kw) (PSIG) Gal.) A B C D E F G (lbs)

CEI-1200 1,410,000 1,227,000 10 1,400 3/4 5 120 5.2 35 95 10’-9” 5’ 7’-3” 2” 9-1/4” 10” 7” 3900

CEI-1800 2,115,000 1,840,050 15 2,100 1-1/2 7.5 175 7.6 40 145 11’-9” 5’-7” 7’-4” 3” 12-3/4” 9” 8” 4900

CEI-2400 2,820,000 2,453,400 20 2,800 1-1/2 7.5 235 7.6 40 165 13’ 5’-7” 7’-4” 3” 12-3/4” 9” 8” 5400

CEI-3600 4,230,000 3,680,100 30 4,200 2 15 350 13.6 50 240 14’-10” 6’-2” 8’-9” 3” 12-3/4” 9” 10” 7200

CEI-4900 5,640,000 4,907,800 40 5,600 3 20 470 18.1 50 270 17’-6” 6’-11” 8’-9” 3” 13-1/4” 9” 10” 8100

CEI-6300 7,300,000 6,351,000 50 7,300 5 20 590 21.8 60 400 18’ 6’-11” 10’-5” 4” 20” 12” 12-1/4” 9400

Consult factory for exact specifications on larger CEI heaters. Model design & specifications are subject to change without notice. Incoming power: 230
VAC / 3 phase / 60Hz or 460 VAC / 3 Phase/ 60 Hz.

Flame Monitor is a microprocessor-based burner Digital Annunciator visible on the front of the control
management control system. The monitor provides panel displays heater status at all times. Any safety limit
proper burner sequencing, ignition and flame monitoring that is exceeded will immediately shut down the burner.
protection. In conjunction with limit and operating controls The cause will be clearly displayed on the LCD screen,
it sequences the burner/blower motor, ignition, and fuel reducing down time and assisting CEI Service personnel
valves to provide for proper and safe burner operation. diagnose any heater issues remotely, if necessary.
Other features include: For additional convenience and reduced down time,
• Self-diagnostic for safety and reliability. wireless monitoring systems are optionally available.
• Non-volatile memory retains information even when These systems communicate any heater shut-down issues
power is interrupted. to your cell phone, so you will know what’s happening with
• Microprocessor-based for accurate timing, your heater, no matter where you are.
comprehensive diagnostics and precision control.

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 Hot oil heaters provide heat to other plant equipment, in this case an asphalt barrel melter and two asphalt tanks.

Optional ultra low-NOx burner & stack O2 sensor system.

Available Options: Heat Transfer Fluid Specs

• Low-NOx burners (30ppm). Gravity API 28-30
• Ultra low-NOx burners (less than 9ppm). The heat transfer oil should be
Flash Point 420° F
paraffin base, solvent refined
• Stack heat exchangers for boosting fuel efficiency. and recommended for operating Viscosity at 100° F 200 SSU
temperature to 450° F.
• Optional burner management system utilizes Viscosity at 210° F 50 SSU
an exhaust stack O2 sensor to maintain heater WARNING: Do not mix paraffin base Viscosity Index 95 Min.
oils with aromatic base oils. Mixing
operation in adverse climates. Reduces fuel will clog and severely damage the Pour Point 5° F
consumption and tunes burner automatically. heater and heating system.
Carbon Residue 0.10%
• Manifold and side pumps for multiple heat transfer
fluid circuits. Neutralization No. 0.10%

• Sock filters for longer fluid and pump life. Sulphur Content 0.5% Max.
• 7-day time clock.
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