Electric Heater with Conductive Sheet for Tank Thawing

The heating system is segmented into multiple heating zones or elements distributed throughout the tank, allowing heat to be applied at multiple locations simultaneously. This increases overall thawing productivity while maintaining appropriate power density at each location to prevent sublimation and gas layer formation.

The heating elements are designed with localized heat distribution characteristics, concentrating heat where needed while maintaining appropriate power density. This allows efficient thawing in specific frozen areas without causing excessive overheating and sublimation in other regions.

The complex elastomer support layers and chemical etching processes are removed from the manufacturing process. Instead, the patent uses simpler heating elements such as resistive wires or heating panels that can be directly installed in the tank without requiring cross-linking or complex fabrication steps.

The invention employs simpler, more cost-effective heating elements that can be manufactured using basic processes. These elements are designed to be functional and reliable without requiring expensive materials or complex assembly procedures, making the overall system more economical.

The expensive elastomer layers and chemical etching processes are extracted from the manufacturing process. The patent replaces these with simpler, more cost-effective heating elements that can be manufactured using basic industrial processes, significantly reducing production costs while maintaining heating effectiveness.

The invention changes the physical parameters of the heating elements, using standard resistive wires or panels with appropriate dimensions and power ratings. This allows the use of conventional manufacturing techniques and readily available materials, reducing both material and processing costs compared to custom-made thin coil heaters.