Efficiently Increase Tank Water Temps to 220F: Expert Tips

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Hello,

I have a 75 gallon stainless steel tank which has a water intake that delivers 5 gallons per minute of a brine water solution at 205F. There are agricultural commodities that also enter the tank at a constant rate. The commodities are around 60-65F which causes the standing tank water temps to drop to 155F. My goal is to increase the standing water to 215F to 220F (higher boiling temp possible because of brine).

My question is what method is most efficient and effective to do this? Should I use an electrical resistance coil (like a toaster) under the tank or an infrared heat plate under the tank or natgas combustion under the tank? Any other ideas? Maybe electrical induction heating?

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Jake Platt
 

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Induction heating is the most effective, since you have a conductive tank. Coil heating is terribly inefficient for such a large tank. The shape of the tank will make a big difference with induction heating as well.