ABOUT
Duct Heater in UAE
Introduction
A duct heater is an electrical heating component installed directly in the HVAC system or air heating units to warm air as it circulates in non pressurised condition withstanding extreme desert climate and temperature fluctuations while maintaining peak efficiency. The electric duct heater is an assembly of heating elements usually made of elements like open coil, tubular, or finned tubular which is usually mounted on a plate or casing. The heater bundle is inserted inside a duct line or heater body through which the air gets passed and heats up to the required temperature.Whether you require a duct mounted electric heater for industrial drying, HVAC systems, or process heating, Tempsens comprehensive range supports ratings from 0.5kW to 2000kW and includes support baffle plates, terminal boxes, and control systems. tailored to your operational needs across the UAE & Gulf region. As a duct heater manufacturer serving Middle East operations, Tempsens provides certified solutions for petrochemical, HVAC, manufacturing, and infrastructure projects across the GCC.
Advantages of Duct Heaters in UAE
- Optimised heating element configuration reduces power consumption while delievering constant temperature output.
- Stainless Steel and Alloy 800 sheath materials resist air corrosion and desert sand abrasion in the Gulf environment.
- Finned tubular elements maximize the heat transfer which reduces the energy consumption while maintaining the GCC energy costs.
- Removable parts ease the installation process simplifying the parts management and reducing operational downtime.
- Minimal footprints enable integration into any existing HVAC and duct infrastructure across UAE industrial facilities.
- Rugged construction eliminates the hazard of electric shock.
- The reinforced frame allows for minimum vibration.
- The reinforced frame allows for minimum vibration
- Minimal heat loss.
- Very small footprints are required. Can be installed in any existing ducts with little access
| Rating | From 0.5kW 2000kW (Max) in Single or combination |
| Design Temperature | -40°C to 600° C |
| Duct Body | MS / SS |
| Insulation | Ceramic Glass Wool |
| Cladding | SS / Aluminum |
| Terminal Enclosure* | Weatherproof or Flameproof |
| Control System | Thyristor control or Contactor control or Thermostatic control ( Low wattage & single-phase systems) |
| Protections & Control | Element Skin Temperature Control Process Temperature Control Earth Leakage Protection. Overload Current Protection. |
| Installation | Horizontal / Vertical |
Duct Heater Applications in UAE
- Air preheating and secondary heating for industries across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait.
- Comfort air heating for towers, hotels, and residential complexes.
- Dry healing of chemical pellets, and process heating for industrial zones.
- Multiple zone reheating allows for precise temperature control in complex HAVC networks.
- Air handling units (AHUs) with integrated duct heaters manage air temperature and humidity by filtering, heating, and distributing air.
- Core drying is efficient in moisture sensitive manufacturing and critical process applications.
- Resistor load banks are heating elements usually made of Nichrome wire for high-capacity thermal solution and electrical equipment testing.
- For more information related to duct heater you can refer to our blog “Air Duct Heater for HVAC Systems”
- Secondary heating
- Multi-zone Reheating
- Resistor Load Banks
