Flameless Bruest Catalytic Heaters Keep Gas Systems Flowing
As temperatures drop, the natural gas industry turns to Bruest for cost-efficient heating systems to prevent freeze-ups in critical metering and regulating equipment. Engineered for efficiency and safety, catalytic technology delivers consistent heat with minimal maintenance.
When temperatures drop, the natural gas industry turns to Bruest for cost-efficient heating systems to prevent freeze-ups in critical metering and regulating equipment. Engineered for efficiency and safety, catalytic technology delivers consistent heat with minimal maintenance.
Built in Independence, Kansas, Bruest engineers and manufactures reliable, efficient, flameless heat across the entire natural gas network in metering and regulating stations, analyzer shelters, compressor buildings, and pipeline manifolds.
The KERR team has decades of knowledge and hands-on expertise with catalytic heater operations, troubleshooting and start ups. Whether commissioning new units or maintaining systems that have been in service for decades, our Application Specialists work with customers to ensure every heater operates safely and performs at optimal levels.
Thomas Kerr starting a catalytic heater at a Compressor Building in Eastern PA. The flameless heat maintains temperatures above 50 degrees.
Freeze-FITER applied in front of an instrument preheats the gas
Thomas Kerr starting a Dual Coil Freez-FITER at a Compressor station
Bruest Catalytic Heaters are used wherever temperature control is critical, provide steady, flameless infrared heat to maintain proper operating temperatures in critical equipment.
Meter and regulator stations
Compressor buildings
Pipeline manifolds
Wellhead skids
Analyzer shelters and equipment enclosures
Catalytic Heater Fundamentals
Unlike conventional burners, catalytic heaters don’t rely on combustion. Instead, they use a catalytic reaction to release energy from natural gas or LPG at a much lower temperature—typically around 900°F (480°C) compared to the 1,200–1,400°F required for ignition. The result is safe, flameless infrared radiant heat—an exothermic chemical process that delivers steady warmth without sparks or smoke.
It’s not magic.. it’s an Exothermic chemical reaction.
DESIGNED FOR hazardous OR ENCLOSED ENVIRONMENTS
FREEZ-FITER with a Regulator
CSA Class I Div 1 or FM Class I Div 2
CSA and FM approvals for Class I, Division 1 and 2 locations
ATEX certification for European installations
Operates on natural gas or LPG
Catalytic Pads require little to no maintenance
No moving parts and minimal maintenance
Long service life with consistent, reliable output
HOTCAT LINE HEATERS
In HOTCAT natural gas line heaters, Bruest catalytic heater panels are the heat source. The catalytic heater panels convert the fuel gas to CO2, water vapor, and infrared heat with virtually no NOx. The process begins by preheating of the catalyst with electric power. Once the catalyst is preheated, fuel gas can be introduced to complete the startup. Manual or automated control systems are available for different application requirements.
David Kerr fine tuning a HOTCAT that heats fuel gas to power large, reciprocating compressors.
Cody Smith troubleshooting a HOTCAT at a regulator station in Virginia.
Daryl Smith diagnosed that the 11 yr old HOTCAT needed new heater pads.
resources
Bruest Operations Guide
Bruest LDC Brochure
David Kerr teaching Bruest Heater Start Up and Operations
For Bruest Catalytic Heater support, training, maintenance or troubleshooting, connect with our Application Specialists.
MORE Applications for Catalytic Heaters
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Since 1952, Kerr Engineered Sales Company has represented leading pipeline and performance equipment manufacturers across the Eastern U.S. Now in its fourth generation of family leadership, Kerr continues to serve the industry with the same commitment to quality, reliability, and personal service that has defined our company for more than 73 years.
TELEDYNE FIXED GAS DETECTION SYSTEMS
Pittsburgh, PA - Kerr Engineered Sales Company announces new partnership with Teledyne, the leading provider of fixed gas detection systems.
FLAMMABLE AND TOXIC INDUSTRIAL GAS DETECTORS
September 2025 - Pittsburgh, PA
Kerr Engineered Sales Company announces new partnership with Teledyne. Unlike portable detectors, fixed detection devices make it possible to secure an entire area 24 hours a day. They can also be connected to a detection system, which displays the gas concentration in numerical value, and then triggers the servo-controls in the event of an abnormal value.
Detect abnormal or dangerous presence of gas in a specific area and warn users in the event of potential hazards. Some models are equipped with sensors that can measure the concentration of one or more types of gas.
TELEDYNE Products are stocked by United Products, KERR Engineered Sales distribution partner.
itrans 2
GD 10P
700 Series
““We are excited to partner with Teledyne fixed gas detectors. The best-in-class range of products meet the needs of pipeline operators for turnkey detection systems.”
Since 1952, Kerr Engineered Sales Company has been a trusted partner in the Eastern U.S., representing leading companies in pipeline repair and performance. A family-owned business for over seven decades, Kerr continues to deliver exceptional service and expertise dedicated to improving the life of pipelines.
Our Application Specialists at Kerr are available for team presentations, lunch and learns and site visits. We are here to help you optimize your gas utility operations and ensure the safety and efficiency of your equipment.
AGMSC Appalachian Gas Measurement Short Course 2025
Join the KERR team at 2025 AGMSC Appalachian Gas Measurement Short Course August 4-7, 2025 at Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh, PA.
Join the KERR team August 4-7, 2025 at the AGMSC.
The Appalachian Gas Measurement Short Course is the most highly regarded educational forum in the Natural Gas Industry. Since 1976, it has been hosted by Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh, PA. The KERR team will be exhibiting.
The 2025 schedule can be found here.
David Kerr, President of Kerr Engineered Sales, will be giving a hands- on workshop about Catalytic Heater Operations, Troubleshooting and Maintenance on Tuesday, August 5th. Bruest Catalytic Heaters are the world leader in flameless, gas infrared Catalytic Heaters.
Consolidated Analytical Systems (CAS) infrastructure will be on display outside the venue. Seth Cloran and Mathieu Touzin from CAS will be running a course on Online Measurement of Odorant and Natural Sulphurs Wednesday August 6, 8:30 am.
ZEVAC and other principals that KERR represents will be present at the exhibits and events.
Kerr Engineered Sales Company has been representing leading pipeline repair and performance companies in Eastern US since the company was founded in 1952. Seventy three years later, the company remains a family business serving customers with the highest quality service and expertise.
Our application specialists at Kerr Engineered Sales Company are also available for team presentations, lunch and learns and customer visits.
DANIEL - LEADER IN FLOW MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS
Pittsburgh, PA - Kerr Engineered Sales Company announces new partnership with Daniel Measurement & Control, the leading provider of flow measurement control solutions with a long-standing reputation for precision and reliability.
April, 2025 - Pittsburgh, PA
Kerr Engineered Sales Company announces new partnership with Daniel Measurement & Control, the leading provider of flow measurement control solutions with a long-standing reputation for precision and reliability. Daniel is the only manufacturer that has the knowledge and expertise to engineer and offer superior products that are trusted to provide the most reliable and accurate measurements in the global oil and gas industry.
Based in Houston, TX, for over 90 years, Daniel has maintained a commitment to innovation and quality throughout the industry.
new — CORIOLIS MASS FLOW METER
Coriolis Mass Flow Meter
MASS FLOW METER ONE PAGER
The Coriolis Mass Flow Meter is the next-generation advanced mass metering technology engineered to deliver highly accurate and reliable mass, density, and volumetric flow measurements.
ORIFICE FITTINGS
Senior Dual-Chamber Orifice Fittings
DUAL-CHAMBER BROCHURE
Simplex Single-Chamber Orifice Fitting
SINGLE-CHAMBER BROCHURE
Orifice Flange Unions
ORIFICE FLANGE UNION BROCHURE
““We are proud to partner with Daniel Measurement & Control. The high quality Orifice Meters and the new Mass Flow Coriolis Meters are an ideal fit for our customers.””
Since 1952, Kerr Engineered Sales Company has been a trusted partner in the Eastern U.S., representing leading companies in pipeline repair and performance. A family-owned business for over seven decades, Kerr continues to deliver exceptional service and expertise dedicated to improving the life of pipelines.
Our Application Specialists at Kerr are available for team presentations, lunch and learns and site visits. We are here to help you optimize your gas utility operations and ensure the safety and efficiency of your equipment.