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Table of Contents ......................................................................................................................................... 1
1.
GENERAL ...................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Scope ........................................................................................................................................ 1
1.2 References ................................................................................................................................ 2
1.3 Definitions ................................................................................................................................ 4
2.
DESIGN .......................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Personnel Protection................................................................................................................. 5
2.2 Heat Conservation .................................................................................................................... 5
2.3 Insulating Temperature ............................................................................................................ 6
2.4 Extent of Insulation .................................................................................................................. 6
2.5 Insulation of Flanges ................................................................................................................ 7
2.6 Steam and Electrical Heat Tracing ........................................................................................... 8
2.7 Fire Insulation .......................................................................................................................... 8
2.8 Noise Reduction ....................................................................................................................... 9
2.9 Weatherproofing ...................................................................................................................... 9
3.
MATERIALS ................................................................................................................................. 9
3.1 Insulation .................................................................................................................................. 9
3.2 Jacket Weatherproofing.......................................................................................................... 10
3.3 Mastics and Coating Finish Weatherproofing ........................................................................ 11
4.
APPLICATION ............................................................................................................................ 12
4.1 General ................................................................................................................................... 12
4.2 Insulation ................................................................................................................................ 12
4.3 Metal Weatherproofing .......................................................................................................... 13
4.4 Mastic Weatherproofing ......................................................................................................... 14
4.5 Handling, Transporting, Cutting, and Fitting of Insulation.................................................... 14
1.
GENERAL
1.1
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Scope
a.
b.
Personnel protection
(2)
Heat conservation
(3)
Fire insulation
(4)
Noise reduction
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References
Unless noted below, use the edition and addenda of each referenced document current on
the date of this Standard Specification. When a referenced document incorporates
another document, use the edition of that document required by the referenced document.
a.
Form QUA-03-6
A 240 /
A 240M
Standard Specification for Chromium and ChromiumNickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for
Pressure Vessels and for General Applications.
(2)
A 463/
A 463M
(3)
A 653/
A 653M
(4)
A 792/
A 792M
(5)
B 209/
B 209M
(6)
C 150
(7)
C 168
(8)
C 195
(9)
C 449/
C 449M
Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber HydraulicSetting Thermal Insulating and Finishing Cement.
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(10)
C 450
(11)
C 533
(12)
C 547
(13)
C 552
(14)
C 553
(15)
C 585
(16)
C 592
(17)
C 610
(18)
C 612
(19)
C 647
(20)
C 795
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C 892
(22)
C 921
(23)
C 929
(24)
C 930
(25)
C 1029
(26)
C 1094
(27)
E 84
b.
American Petroleum Institute (API) Recommended Practice (RP) 521, Guide for
Pressure-Relieving and Depressuring Systems.
c.
d.
ASME. Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section I, Rules for the Construction
of Power Boilers
e.
f.
Definitions
Terms pertaining to insulation systems used in UOP Specifications shall be defined in
accordance with ASTM C 168.
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DESIGN
2.1
2.2
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Personnel Protection
a.
b.
c.
Equipment and piping with a bare metal temperature above 150F (65C) and
that do not require insulation for heat conservation shall be provided with
personnel protection.
d.
Design of personnel protection insulation shall be based upon summer day bulb
temperature of minimum 95 F (35C) and low wind velocity at maximum 2 mph
to reflect a worst case condition.
e.
The outer surface temperature of insulation system(s) shall not exceed 150F
(65C) within the envelope defined in Section 2.1.b.
f.
g.
Heat Conservation
a.
b.
When the operating temperature is below 250F (120C) and heat conservation
insulation is needed, measures shall be taken for corrosion under insulation.
c.
The rate of heat loss per unit area through the selected insulation system(s) is
based upon average annual ambient temperature and average annual wind speed
and shall be limited to the values specified below:
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Maximum Operating
Temperature
F ( C )
70 400 ( 21 205 )
401 - 500 ( 206 - 260 )
501 - 600 (261 315 )
601 - 700 (316 370)
701 - 900 (371 480)
Above 900 (480)
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Insulating Temperature
a.
2.4
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Equipment
(1)
(2)
Piping
(1)
With the exception of steam supply, exhaust and condensate, piping shall
be insulated for the highest operating temperature of the connected
equipment. The temperatures are listed in the UOP Project
Specifications.
(2)
(3)
Extent of Insulation
a.
Equipment and piping requiring insulation for process reasons are indicated on
the UOP Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs).
b.
Manways and exchanger heads shall be insulated with easily removable and
reusable insulation system(s).
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c.
d.
Expansion joint bellows, ball joints, strainers, steam traps, and valve packing
glands shall not be insulated.
e.
f.
External stiffening rings on vessels and piping shall be insulated with the same
thickness as required for vessels or piping. The entire stiffening ring shall be
maintained at the same temperature as the shell of vessel and piping.
g.
h.
Insulation of Flanges
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(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Heat traced flanges for hydrogen, toxic, and severe cyclic services, when
insulated, shall meet the requirement of Paragraph 2.5.b.(1).
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(2)
Insulation systems around flanged joints shall be provided with 1/2 inch
(12 mm) drain and vent tubes ("telltales"). The drains and vents shall be
piped to a safe location.
(3)
The design shall permit removal of the insulation system and flange
bolting without damage to the insulation.
(4)
(5)
Weathershielding
(1)
(2)
The primary consideration for using tracing and associated insulation shall be
control of process temperatures.
b.
Insulation for steam and electric heat tracing shall be in accordance with UOP
Project Specifications. The equipment and pipe insulation may be oversized to
accommodate the tracer(s).
Fire Insulation
a.
The primary consideration for the use of fire protection insulation shall be
control of the rate of heat gain in a fire.
b.
Credit for the insulation may be considered for evaluation of the fire exposure
relief case of equipment and piping. Where this credit is taken, the insulation
thickness and other requirements shall be in accordance with API RP 521,
Section 3.15.5.
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Noise Reduction
a.
The primary consideration for use of noise reduction insulation shall be control
of noise to industry standard level.
b.
Weatherproofing
Weatherproofing shall be applied to all insulation.
3.
MATERIALS
3.1
Insulation
a.
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(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
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b.
c.
d.
Inner and outer diameters of rigid insulation for piping and tubing shall be in
accordance with ASTM C 585.
e.
Insulation used for fire exposure or as part of a fireproofing system shall function
effectively, retaining its integrity and insulating value, when exposed to fire
temperatures and duration in accordance with API RP 521, Paragraphs 3.15.5.2
through 3.15.5.4 for up to two hours. The insulation shall also resist dislodgment
by fire water streams.
f.
Consideration shall be given to select the insulation materials to be used for wet
(e.g. coastal) locations where moisture absorption is a concern. The typical
rankings for resistance to moisture from best to worst are cellular glass, perlite,
mineral wool, and calcium silicate.
g.
h.
i.
j.
Jacket Weatherproofing
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(2)
(3)
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(5)
Jacketing for exposed heads of vessels and tanks shall be fabricated from
stucco embossed sheet and either a multi-segmented or single piece
tapered type installation. Edges shall be overlapped with a bead of
flexible joint sealant applied on the lap.
(6)
(7)
1-1/4 inch (32 mm) pitch corrugated or crimped jacketing shall be used
on vertical vessels and storage tanks.
(8)
(9)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Mastic and coating finish materials shall be in accordance with ASTM C 647.
b.
c.
d.
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f.
g.
To minimize the stress corrosion cracking (SCC) under insulation, the substrate
shall be coated as per NACE Standard Practice SP-0198.
APPLICATION
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4.2
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a.
Insulation contractor shall have previous experience with the materials, insulating
system, and installation procedures to be used.
b.
Insulation and weatherproofing shall only be applied on dry and clean surfaces.
c.
Weld seams, flanged and threaded connections, and telltale holes shall not be
insulated until pressure and leak testing, non-destructive examination, and heat
treatment are completed.
d.
e.
Working parts of valves and other mechanical equipment shall be protected when
insulation is applied.
f.
Insulation systems for equipment and piping shall permit access to parts
requiring maintenance without damaging the insulation system.
g.
Insulation
a.
b.
c.
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A single layer of insulation shall be used up to 3 inches (75 mm) thick. Over 3
inches (75 mm), the insulation may be applied in single or multiple layers.
Minimum thickness of insulation shall be 1 inch (40 mm).
e.
The bottom 3 feet (900 mm) of tank shells shall be insulated with cellular glass,
mineral fiber blocks and / or expanded perlite.
f.
g.
h.
Metal Weatherproofing
a.
b.
Jacketing shall be installed with a minimum lap of 3 inches (75 mm) for
circumferential joints and the greater of 3 inches (75 mm) or two corrugations for
longitudinal joints. Jacketing shall overlap mastic weatherproofing coatings by a
minimum of 3 inches (75 mm). Each lap shall be filled with a sealer.
c.
Jacketing for vertical piping and equipment shall be installed starting at the
bottom and working upward. Corrugated sheets shall be applied with the
corrugations positioned vertically, except as noted in paragraph 3.2.a (8), and
supported at the horizontal joints by components fabricated from stainless steel.
Vertical joints shall be staggered between courses.
d.
Jacketing shall be secured with stainless steel bands. Bands shall cover seams
between sections of jacketing. Breather springs shall be used where required for
expansion and contraction.
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Mastic Weatherproofing
a.
For valves, fittings, and other irregular surfaces, mastic coating with reinforcing
fabric may serve as the weatherproofing. In abused areas metal jacket
weatherproofing shall be provided.
b.
c.
d.
e.
b.
c.
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