STEAM TRACING
Steam tracing is a vital process used to apply controlled heat to piping and vessels across industrial operations. This technology ensures the maintenance of critical process temperatures, provides freeze protection, enables viscosity control, and supports precise temperature points for chemical interactions within process fluids. Whether used for flow assurance or thermal management, steam tracing plays a central role in maintaining plant efficiency and uptime.
At SMUVE, we partner with SPIRAX SARCO, the global leader in steam systems, to provide reliable steam tracing and process heating solutions across Malaysia. Our engineering team designs and implements customized systems for freeze protection and precise thermal control in:
• Process piping
• Equipment jacketing
• Tank and vessel heating
As a recognized authority in steam tracing, SMUVE supports a wide range of industries - including asphalt facilities, oil refineries, chemical plants, and other demanding environments — by helping maximize operational efficiency while minimizing costly downtime.
COMPREHENSIVE STEAM TRACING SOLUTIIONS
SMUVE offers a complete, end-to-end scope of steam tracing components and engineering services — from steam supply to condensate return:
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Steam Supply Manifolds – Distributes steam efficiently to tracing systems.
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Pre-insulated Tubing-Reduces heat loss and ensures clean steam transfer.
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Steam Tracing & Jacketing – From basic freeze protection to fully jacketed pipe systems.
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Condensate Return Systems – Pre-insulated tubing for smooth condensate transfer.
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Condensate Return Manifolds With steam traps for efficient steam tracing performance.
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Engineering Design Support – Sizing, layout, and detailed installation drawings
​MANIFOLD TO MANIFOLD SYSTEM
With the development of the Manifold Optimization System program offering, SMUVE has revolutionized a way to optimize the infrastructure associated with any jacketed or trace heating system
BENEFITS :
Fully Optimized Manifold Placement:
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All circuit routings evaluated to determine minimum quantity of manifolds required.
Performance Based on Engineering:
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Circuit lengths maximized based on pressure drop analysis.
Reduced Installation and Labor Costs:
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Fewer manifolds and more strategically placed manifolds reduce overall installation & labour costs.
Operations Efficiency:
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​Less infrastructure equals lower cost throughout the life of the plant.
Features of Steam Tracing
Electrical tracing systems use heating cables applied along the piping to maintain a constant fluid temperature, preventing freezing and ensuring proper flow. This solution is particularly valued for:
High thermal performance
delivers high and stable temperatures, ideal for heavy-duty industrial environments and high thermal capacity processes
Proven reliability
As a well-established mechanical solution, it offers proven reliability under extreme operating conditions
Energy efficiency
When a steam source is already available, this solution can be energy-efficient
When to Prefer Steam Tracing
Electrical heat tracing is particularly suitable when precise and stable temperature control is needed. It is the optimal solution for applications requiring
A steam distribution network is already in place
Applications require consistently high temperatures
Plants operate under extreme conditions, such as in the petrochemical sector