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NIOEC

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EG

TP

SP

8001

A0

JULY, 2005

NATIONAL IRANIAN OIL REFINING & DISTRIBUTION COMPANY

NATIONAL IRANIAN OIL ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

NIOEC SPECIFICATION FOR

INSULATION

FIRST EDITION JULY, 2005

THIS SPECIFICATION IS THE PROPERTY OF NATIONAL IRANIAN OIL ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. IT IS CONFIDENTIAL AND ALL RIGHTS RESERVED TO THE OWNER. NEITHER WHOLE NOR ANY PART OF THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE DISCLOSED TO ANY THIRD PARTY, REPRODUCTED, STORED IN ANY RETRIEVAL SYSTEM OR TRANSMITTED IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY MEANS WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE NATIONAL IRANIAN OIL ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

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1) 2) 3) 4) THIS SHEET IS A RECORD OF ALL REVISIONS TO THIS SPECIFICATION. REMARKS RELATED TO EACH REVISION SHOW A BRIEF DESCRIPTION. THESE REMARKS SHALL BE INTERPRETED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE REVISED TEXT MARKED BY REVISION NUMBERS. WHEN APPROVED EACH REVISION SHALL BE CONSIDERED AS A PART OF THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENT. NUMBER OF PAGES EXCLUDES THIS SHEET AND THE COVER SHEET.

5 4 3 2 1 0 JULY,2005 M.TAVARI S.PAKDEL M.R.FARZAM M.A.A.SAJEDI.

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CONTENTS: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

SCOPE ..................................................................................................................................... 2 REFERENCES ........................................................................................................................2 UNITS ...................................................................................................................................... 2 DEFINITION ...........................................................................................................................2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS..............................................................................................2 GENERAL DESIGN ..............................................................................................................3 ACCEPTABLE BASIC MATERIALS-HOT PIPING, VESSELS AND EQUIPMENT......3 APPLICATION HOT PIPING ............................................................................................5 8.1. General ................................................................................................................................. 5 8.2 Insulation Application .........................................................................................................6 8.3. Weatherproofing shall be in accordance with the following: .............................................7 9. APPLICATION HOT VESSELS AND EQUIPMENT ......................................................7 9.1. General ...............................................................................................................................7 9.2 Insulation Application .......................................................................................................8 9.3 Weatherproofing ...............................................................................................................8 10. APPLICATION HOT TANKS............................................................................................9 11. ACCEPTABLE BASIC MATERIALS FOR COLD PIPING, VESSELS & EQUIPMENT .........10 12. APPLICATION COLD PIPING ........................................................................................ 11 12.1. General ............................................................................................................................ 11 12.2.Insulation Application - Piping ........................................................................................ 11 12.3.Weatherproofing shall be in accordance with the following: .......................................... 12 13. APPLICATION COLD VESSELS AND EQUIPMENTS .............................................. 12 13.1. General ............................................................................................................................. 12 13.2. Insulation application ...................................................................................................... 13 13.3. Weatherproofing shall be in accordance with para. 11.11 and the following:............... 13 14. APPLICATION-COLD SPHERE ....................................................................................... 14 15 REPARATION FOR SHIPMENT ...................................................................................... 15 Appendix 1 .................................................................................................................................... INSULATION THICKNESS TABLE ..................................................................................... 16 APPENDIX 2 ................................................................................................................................ HOT INSULATION APPLICATION DETAILS ................................................................... 18 APPENDIX 3 ................................................................................................................................ COLD INSULATION APPLICATION DETAILS ................................................................. 38

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1.

SCOPE This NIOEC Specification covers the general requirements for the materials and application of insulation to piping, vessels and equipment. REFERENCES Throughout this specification the following dated and undated standards/ codes are referred to. These referenced documents shall, to the extent specified herein, form a part of this specification. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any supplements and amendments) applies. For dated references, the edition cited applies. The applicability of changes in dated references that occur after the cited date, shall mutually be agreed upon by NIOEC and the Vendor/Contractor. (IRANIAN PETROLEUM STANDARDS) IPS-M-TP-710(1997) "Thermal Insulation Materials" (NIOEC SPECIFICATIONS) NIOEC-SP-00-10 "NIOEC Specification For Units"

2.

IPS

NIOEC-SP 3.

UNITS International system of units(SI) shall be used in accordance with NIOEC-SP-00-10, unless otherwise specified.
4.1..Employer: National Iranian Oil Engineering and Construction Company. 4.2.Contractor: The person or persons, firm or company whose offer has been accepted by the

4.

DEFINITION

Employer and includes the Contractors personal representative, its successor and permitted assigns.
4.3.Fitting:

designate ells, tees, caps, reducers, meters and stub-in connections.

5.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
5.1.The work shall be performed at the site proposed by the National Iranian Oil Engineering and Construction Company. 5.2.The Contractor shall at all times protect adjacent equipment, pavements, etc. from dripping

compounds and cements and shall clean up and repair any damage done through failure of his protective measures.
5.3.The Contractor shall keep the work area clean and free of debris resulting from the

insulation work, to the satisfaction of the Employer.

5.4.All materials furnished and/or used by the Contractor in connection with his insulation work

shall be subject to inspection and approval by the Employer in order to assure the use of material of the type and quality which meet the requirements of this specification. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure adequate precautions against damage and deterioration are taken in the storage of insulation materials, mastics and aluminum jacketing.
5.5.Installation procedure shall be subject to inspection by the Employer and any material which

has been improperly installed or, in the Employers opinion, excessively damaged shall be 2

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removed and replaced properly with undamaged material.

5.6.All work shall be executed in a neat and workman like manner, in strict accordance with

these specifications and as called for on drawings covering the work to be done. No changes or deviations will be permitted without advance written approval from the Employer. 5.7.Inspection and approval of materials and workmanship by the Employer shall not serve to relieve Contractor of any of his responsibilities whatsoever. 5.8.Prior to insulation work commencing on any particular section Employer should be satisfied that all insulation supports on vessels, vertical pipelines and shoes on horizontal pipelines have been correctly installed. Additionally all thermal tracing lines are properly in place and all metal surfaces are clean and free of foreign or spattered materials. 6. GENERAL DESIGN
6.1.Thickness of insulation shall be determined by reference to operating temperatures and to the Insulating Thickness Chart, see Appendix 1 of this specification.

6.2.Hot piping, vessels and equipment operating below 121C (250F) shall not be insulated unless required for process reasons or for personnel protection. 6.3.Hot piping, vessels and equipment operating at 121C (250F) and above shall normally be insulated unless a loss of heat is desired.
6.4. Insulation for personnel protection shall be installed where bare metal temperature of piping

will exceed 80C (175F) and will present a safety hazard because of location. Extent of safety insulation shall not exceed 2m (7 feet) above and shall be more than 1m (3 feet) away from operating floors or platforms. Valves, flanges and unions shall not be insulated for personnel protection. Extent of insulation requirements shall be indicated on piping spool drawings. 6.5.Hydrostatic tests on pipe, vessels and equipment shall, if possible, be completed before insulation is installed. If insulation is applied before testing, all welds and threads shall be left exposed until completion of testing. 6.6.Care shall be taken to avoid contact between dissimilar materials which might cause galvanic corrosion.
6.7. Inspection openings shall be provided in the insulation at locations to be selected at site by

the Employer. The removable window shall be of the same basic material and thickness as the rest of the insulation and of sufficient rigidity to withstand handling.
6.8. Vertical vessels which have a marked decrease in temperature from bottom to top shall be

insulated as follows: Lower half of vessel shall be insulated for the bottom service temperature, and upper half may be insulated for the vessels overall average temperature.

7.

ACCEPTABLE BASIC MATERIALS-HOT PIPING, VESSELS AND EQUIPMENT

7.1.Pipe Insulation for heat control and for personnel protection shall be molded sectional pipe

covering: Calcium Silicate for temperatures up to 649C (1200F). The pipe covering shall have a thermal conductivity (K) of 0.50 to 0.57 BTU inch per sq. ft. hour deg. F. at a mean temperature of 500F.Pipe insulation shall be Asbestos free.
7.2.Pipe Acoustical Insulation for noise control shall be 96 kg/M3 (6 lb/ft3) sectional pipe

covering of mineral wool fiber for piping operating at temperatures up to 649C (1200F) Eagle-picher Epitherm or approved equal.

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7.3.Vessel, Tank, and Equipment Insulation shall be mineral wool blanket, or approved equal

eight pound density with 25mm (1) galvanized wire mesh on both sides for temperatures up to 1200F. The blanket shall have a thermal conductivity (K) of 0.57 BTU per inch per sq. ft. hour deg. F. at a mean temperature of 260C (500F).
7.4.Insulating and Finishing Cement shall be composed of mineral fiber pellets and insulating

fillers, blended with hydraulic setting binders and corrosion inhibitors. Cement shall set to a smooth, hard monolithic finish. Eagle-Picher One-Cote, Webers quik-set, or approved equal.
7.5.Glass Cloth (10x10 Open Mesh) shall be used as reinforcing or bonding agent for coating

and adhesives. 7.6.Wire to secure insulation shall be soft annealed galvanized mild steel for hot insulation and stainless steel 18-8 Cr-Ni AISI type 302 or 304 for cold insulation,wire gages shall be as follows: Pipe 12 and under Vessels and pipe over 12 -16 gauge -14 gauge

7.7.Mastic Weather coat, emulsion type polymeric protective coating compounded with asbestos

fibres and mineral fillers. The applied dry film thickness shall be a nominal 1.5 mm (1/16) for trowel application over finishing cement having a maximum surface temperature of 82C (180F), and shall be breathing type and fire resistive in the dried state. To be equal to Childers V1-Cryl, CP-10 white.
7.8.Metal jacketing shall be aluminum to BS 1470 SIC-1/2 H4 or approved equal, with factory

applied Polykraft vapor barrier and supplied as follows: a)0.25mm (0.010) thick x 5mm (3/16) corrugated for piping 6 diameter and smaller. b)0.50mm (0.020) thick x 5mm (3/16) corrugated for piping over 6 diameter. c)0.80mm (0.031) thick x 32mm (1-1/4) corrugated for vessels, tanks, and equipment . d)0.80mm (0.031) thick x flat for vessel and equipment exposed heads, transitions, stiffener rings, and flashing at bottom support ring. 7.9.Bands shall be stainless steel and supplied as follows a)Bands for insulation on vessels and tanks shall be 19mm wide x 0.51mm thick (3/4 wide x 0.020 thick) stainless steel with seals. b)Bands for aluminum jacket on vessels and pipe over 760mm (30) shall be 19mm wide x 0.51mm thick (3/4 wide x 0.020 thick) stainless steel with seals. c)Bands for aluminum jacket on piping 760mm (30) and smaller shall be 13mm wide x 0.38mm thick (1/2 wide x 0.015 thick) stainless steel with seals. d)Bands for aluminum jacket on tanks shall be 19mm wide x 0.51mm thick (3/4 wide x 0.020 thick) stainless steel with seals. e)Bands for securing jacket on pipe,vessels and tanks shall be stainless steel 18-8 CrNi AISI type 302 or 304.
7.10.Sheet Metal Screws shall be #8 x 12.7mm long self-tapping aluminum pan-head screws. 7.11.S Clips shall be used to support the aluminum sheets on vertical vessels and shall be

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of steel sheet. 7.12. Welding Pins shall be 10 gauge steel with speed clips, 12.7mm (1/2) longer than the insulation thickness.
7.13.Mitered fitting cement shall be composed of asbestos fibers, silicate of soda and filler

materials. Johns-Manville fibrous adhesive or approved equal.

7.14.Expansion joint material shall be a loose mineral wool fiber. 7.15.Flashing compound mastic shall be high temperature asphalt mastic with non-asbestos

fibers or fillers for weather proofing applications where temperature will exceed 82C (180F) or where mastic is in contact with bare metal. Eagle Picher Hi-Temp Stalastic or approved equal.
7.16.Weather proofing mastic for high temperature insulation system shall be emulsion type

polymeric protective coating.Acrylic or polyvinyl acetate or combination of both.

7.17.Breather springs shall be flat spiral wound, Type 302 stainless steel. Techalloy or approved equal. 7.18.Band loops shall be fabricated from 13mm (1/2) x 0.38mm (0.015) stainless steel banding. 7.19.Wire mesh for tank roof insulation support shall be 4x4 - #6x#6 plain.

8.

APPLICATION HOT PIPING 8.1.General

8.1.1.Piping shall be insulated when coded on P&ID and Utility Flow Diagrams, Pipe Line

Lists, and Piping and Spool Drawings. In the event of discrepancies, the Flow Diagrams shall govern. Insulation thickness shall be in accordance with the Table of this specification.
ET ETT(*) Electrical Traced and Insulated Electrical Traced with Heat Transfer Cement and Insulated

IC IAC IH IS SJ(*) ST(*) STS(*) STT(*) TB TBB

Insulation Cold Insulation with Acoustical Insulation for Noise Control Insulation Hot Insulation for Personnel Protection Steam Jacketed and Insulated Steam Traced and Insulated Steam Traced with Spacers and Insulated Steam Traced with Heat Transfer Cement and Insulated Trace Body and Insulate Trace Body and Bonnet and Insulate

(*)Use(W)for Winterization and(H)for Heat Conservation as a suffix after the above symbols.
8.1.2.Flanges and unions in hot lines shall not be insulated. 8.1.3.Valve bodies in hot lines shall not be insulated, except those in process lines where

the flowing commodity would solidify at ambient temperatures, or where 5

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noise control. Insulation for these will be

acoustical insulation is require for specifically noted on the drawings.

8.1.4.Expansion joints and steam traps shall not be insulated. Specialty items shall not be insulated unless insulation for them is specifically noted on drawings. 8.1.5.Horizontal lines which are elevated on shoes shall have continuous insulation. Lines without shoes shall have the insulation cut away at the support. 8.1.6.Insulation support shall be provided at 3700mm (12 Ft.) intervals on vertical lines, or on lines inclined more than 45from horizontal. Support shall be installed above fitting welds or above all flanges with sufficient clearance to allow removal of flange bolts. 8.1.7.Pipe larger than 762mm (30) diameter shall be insulated and weatherproofed as described for vessel insulation. 8.1.8.If insulation thickness requirement exceeds 75mm (3),the insulation shall be applied in not less than two layers. 8.1.9.Piping which is steam traced shall be covered with oversize pipe insulation to include the tracer lines. Valves, flanges, unions and tracer line loops shall not be insulated, unless specified on the piping spool drawings. Oversized pipe insulation shall be in accordance with the following schedule: Table 1 Pipe Size Diameter For Traced Items PIPE SIZE Tubing 3/8 Tubing Tubing Pipe Tracer Tracer or ET Tracer Tracer 1-T 2-T 1-T 2-T 1-T 2-T 1-T 2-T 1 1 1 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/4 2 2 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/4 1-1/2 2 2 1 1-1/4 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 2 2 2-1/2 1-1/2 2 2 2 2 2-1/2 2-1/2 2-1/2 3 2 2-1/2 2-1/2 2-1/2 2-1/2 3 3 3 3 2-1/2 3 3 3 3 3 3-1/2 3-1/2 3-1/2 3 3-1/2 3-1/2 3-1/2 3-1/2 3-1/2 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 12 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 and larger- next size up on schedule. For the larger tracers, or for those which require spacers or heat transfer cement, pipe insulation size must be calculated
8.1.10.All electric traced items shall be completely insulated.

Pipe Tracer 1-T 2-T

3 3 3-1/2 3-1/2 4 4 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 14

8.2 Insulation Application

8.2.1.Single thickness sectional pipe insulation shall be applied with longitudinal joints

staggered and shall be secured with wire ties on 230mm (9) centers. Double 6

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thickness sectional pipe insulation shall be applied with all joints staggered and shall have inner layer secured by at least two wires per section, with the outer layer secured by wire ties on 230mm (9) centers. The insulation shall be applied with joints tight and with all cracks and voids filled with insulating cement. On single layer insulation for horizontal piping operating above 260C (500F) expansion filler material shall be inserted in the circumferential joints of the insulation at 3700mm (12 ft.) intervals.The filler shall consist of 25mm thickness.3/4 pound density long fiber resilient glass blanket material,cut into strips whose width is 13mm.greater than the thickness of the basic insulation.The filler strips shall be compressed to a minimum thickness(2mm)when installed by the insulator. 8.2.2.Screwed and welded fittings (including valve bodies only where valve insulation is specifically noted on drawings) 1-1/2 pipe size and under shall be insulated with plastic insulation applied in 13mm (1/2) layers to a thickness equal to that of the adjacent piping. Fittings (and valve bodies only where noted on drawings), 2 pipe size and larger shall be insulated with a mitered sectional pipe insulation, securely wired in place. 8.2.3.Unless otherwise noted, insulation shall be stopped at flange or union connection to permit breaking the line without damage to the insulation. Each break shall be beveled back and weatherproofed with flashing compound reinforced with glass fabirc. 8.3.Weatherproofing shall be in accordance with the following: a. Straight portions of insulated lines shall have the basic insulation covered with aluminum jacket, with all joints lapped 50mm (2) and arranged to shed water. The jacket shall be secured with bands installed on 230mm (9) centers. Fittings shall have a tack coat of mastic applied over insulation, followed by a layer of glass fabric installed wrinkle-free. Over the glass fabric a 1.5mm (1/16) thick layer, when dry, of mastic weathercoat shall be trowel to smooth finish. This finish shall extend approximately 50mm (2) under the adjacent pipe weatherproofing jacket. Joints between mastic and pipe jacket shall be sealed with mastic to prevent entrance of moisture.

b.

9.

APPLICATION HOT VESSELS AND EQUIPMENT 9.1.General

9.1.1.Vessels and equipment shall be insulated when indicated on the P&D and Utility

Flow Diagrams. Thickness shall be as shown on the Vessel Drawings and in the Table of this specification. In the event of discrepancies, the vessel drawings shall govern. 9.1.2.Manhole, nameplates, stampings, code inspection plates, nozzles, flanges and weep hole nipples shall not be insulated unless otherwise specified. Nozzles of sufficient length for insulation application and those which include fittings shall be insulated as specified for the adjoining piping. Suitable weatherproofing shall be applied at each junction of insulated and uninsulated surfaces. 9.1.3.Flanges and channel covers on exchangers shall not be insulated. Channel, shell and shell cover shall be insulated if insulation is specified on the Insulation List. Insulation shall be beveled back at flanges to allow bolt removal without damage to insulation,and shall be weatherproofed with flashing compound reinforced with glass 7

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fabric. 9.1.4.Small diameter vessels and tubular equipment shells 760mm (30) O. D. and under, shall be insulated and weatherproofed as makes necessary an increase of more than 13mm (1/2) in size or insulation thickness due to availability, vessel insulation material shall be used, with securement and weatherproofing as specified for piping. 9.1.5.If insulation thickness requirement exceeds 75mm (3) the insulation shall be applied in not less than two layers.
9.2.Insulation Application 9.2.1.Insulation on vertical vessels and tubular equipment shall be applied with stagger

joint arrangement. Vertical and intermediate horizontal seams shall be laced together with #16 gage wire or hog rings in 300mm (12) centers. The insulation shall then be secured in place with bands spaced on 300mm (12) centers. At nozzle projections insulation shall be secured with girdling. The rings may be fabricated from three twisted strands of 14-gage wire. 9.2.2.Insulation on horizontal vessels, tubular equipment and double pipe exchangers shall be applied stagger joint arrangement with all edges securely laced together with #16 wire or hog rings on 300mm (12) centers. Insulation on double pipe exchangers shall be applied with the insulation wrapped around the entire unit. The insulation shall then be secured with bands spaced on 300mm (12) centers. At nozzle projections, insulation shall be secured with girdling rings. 9.2.3.Exposed vessel and tubular equipment heads and transitions shall have the blanket shaped so that all section are snug, tight and laced as on the straight sides. Vessel and tubular equipment heads shall be secured by a floating ring fabricated from 3 twisted strands of 14 gage wire, and bands on 300mm (12) maximum center at the tangent line. Over the blanket, apply a 10mm (3/8) thick layer, when dry of finishing cement. 9.2.4.Unexposed heads on vessel and tubular equipment shall have the blanket secured by impaling on #10 gage wire pins and speed clips, where welding is not permissible, banding per 9.2.3 shall be used for securements, within method of attachment at tangent provided by vessel fabricator. Over the blanket, apply a 10mm (3/8) thick layer, when dry, of finishing cement. 9.2.5.Pumps and turbines, when field insulated, shall be covered with insulating cement or with blanket insulation, securely tied in place, of the same thickness as the adjoining pipe insulation. Over the blanket apply a 10mm (3/8) thick layer ,when dry, of finishing cement.
9.3Weatherproofing 9.3.1.Vessels and tubular equipment shells shall be weatherproofed with the aluminum

covering applied directly over the blanket. a. On vertical vessels and tubular equipment, horizontal seams of the aluminum sheets shall be lapped 75mm (3), supported on S clips, and lapped a minimum of 100mm (4) on each vertical seams.Metal covering shall be secured with bands spaced not less than one band on each circumferential lap and one at the middle of each sheet, but not to exceed 600mm (24) on center. In addition to bands, metal screws shall be installed on vertical seams as required to close fish mouths. On horizontal vessels, tubular equipment and fin-tubes exchangers, the 8

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aluminum sheets shall be lapped a minimum of 76mm (3) on the circumferential seam and a minimum of 100mm (4) on the longitudinal seams. Bands shall be installed on 450mm (18) centers. 9.3.2.Exposed heads on vessels and tubular equipment, transitions, and stiffener rings shall be weather proofed with aluminum cover of an orange peel design. Seams shall be sealed with mastic and fastened with screws as required to ensure a waterproof construction. 9.3.3.Pumps and turbines shall be weatherproofed as follows: a tack coat of mastic shall be applied to the outer surface of the insulation and glass cloth shall be embedded into the mastic. The fabric shall lap at least 75mm (3) at all joints and shall be wrinklefree. A 1.5mm (1/16) thick coat, when dry, of mastic shall then be applied. 10. APPLICATION HOT TANKS
10.1.Tank shells will be insulated when indicated on the tank drawings. Tank roofs will not be

insulated unless specifically noted.

10.2.Insulation Application

Blanket insulation on tank shells, shall be applied with stagger joint arrangement with all seams securely laced together with #15 gage wire on 300mm centers. In addition, the blanket shall be impaled on welding pins and secured with speed clips. Weld pins shall be installed vertically on 3600mm centers and on 600mm centers circumferentially. After speed clips have been installed, trim the excess pin close to the speed clip. The insulation shall then be secured in place with 19mm x 0.51mm (3/4 x 0.020) galvanized steel bands spaced on 300mm (12) centers and fastened to 19mm (3/4) pencil rods installed vertically at approximately 9000mm (30 ft.) spacing around the tank. Insulation shall be cut approximately 50mm (2) short of tank bottom and a 75mm (3) wide x 3mm (1/8) thick layer, when dry, of flashing compound applied to the bottom edge of the insulation to prevent wicking of moisture.
10.3.Weatherproofing

Tanks shells shall be finished with aluminum applied directly over the blanket insulation. Corrugations shall run vertically with vertical seams lapped a minimum of 2 corrugations and horizontal seams lapped a minimum of 75mm (3) and supported on S clips. The corrugated metal covering shall be secured with 19mm x 0.51mm (3/4 x 0.020) stainless steel bands spaced no less than one band on each circumferential lap and one at the middle of each sheet, but not to exceed 600mm (2 ft.) on center. Band shall be fastened to the 19mm (3/4) pencil rods installed vertically at approximately 9000mm (30 ft.) spacing around the tank. See details of this specification. Voids on the insulation at the pencil rods shall be filled with insulation blanket cut into suitable strips. Over the open joints of the aluminum jacketing at the pencil rods apply a batten on corrugated aluminum of sufficient width to a lap 2 full corrugations of the adjacent metal and secure with sheet metal screws at approximately 300mm centers as required to close seams. All cut-outs at uninsulated nozzles, manways, structural projections, nameplates, code inspection plates,etc. shall be sealed with mastic. Insulation and weatherproofing bands on tanks and vessels shall have breather springs installed as follows:( Breather springs to be Atlas Expanded - R - Strap or approved equivalent.) Vessel Diameter
1524mm (5 ft) to

Operating Temperature Above 79C (175F) 9

No. Of Springs Required One

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All All

One One on every 15m (50 ft)

11.

ACCEPTABLE BASIC MATERIALS FOR COLD PIPING, VESSELS & EQUIPMENT

11.1.Pipe insulation shall be preformed sectional pipe covering of cellular glass, foamglas or

approval equal, with a K value of 0.35 at 0F.

11.2.Vessel, Equipment and Sphere Insulation shall be preformed block cellular glass, Foamglas

or approved equal with a K value of 0.35 at 0F. 11.3.Insulation bands shall be stainless steel, 19mm (3/4) wide x 0.38mm (0.015) thick with seals for piping;and 19mm.(3/4")wide x 0.51mm.(0.020")thick.with seals for vessels.
11.4.Tie Wire Stainless steel. Wire gages shall be as follows:

Pipe 12 and under Vessels and pipe over 12 adhesives.

- 16 gage - 14 gage

11.5.Glass Cloth shall be 10 x 10 open mesh, to be used as reinforcing for coatings and 11.6.Vapour barrier mastic color may be aluminium or others.When metallic jacketing is not

employed such as special cases out subject to mechanical damage e.g. by walking on or other mechanical abuse,fire resistive mastic aluminum pigment shall be employed.Foster 60-75 or an approved equal. 11.7.Joint Sealer shall be a non-setting, non-shrinking oleo compound. Foster 30-45 or approved equal. 11.8.Contraction joint material shall be 25mm (1) thick, 3/4 pound density long fiber resilient glass blanket. 11.9.Tape for securing pipe insulation shall be 19mm (3/4) wide glass filament reinforced pressure sensitive tape. 3-M Scotch #898 or approved equal. 11.10.Tape for sealing contraction joints shall be 50mm (2) wide foil-to-kraft tape. Nashua Dutch Brand FSK or approved equal. 11.11.Weatherproof Jacket Metal jacketing shall be aluminum to BS 1470 STC 1/2 H4 or approved equal, with factory applied Polykraft Vapor barrier, and supplied as follows: a. b. c. d. 0.25mm (0.010) thick x 5mm (3/16) corrugated for piping 6 diameter and smaller. 0.50mm (0.020) thick x 5mm (3/16) corrugated for piping over 6 diameter, and vessels and equipment 30 diameter and smaller. 0.80mm (0.031) thick x 32mm (1-1/4) corrugated for vessels,tanks and equipment larger than 30 diameter. 0.80mm.(0.031")thick x flat for vessel and equipment exposed heads, transition,stiffener rings,and flashing at bottom support ring. 10

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11.12.Bands for Jackets a. b) Bands for aluminum covering on pipe shall be 13mm (1/2 wide) x 0.38mm (0.015 thick) stainless steel with seals. Bands for aluminum covering on vessels shall be 19mm (3/4 wide) x 0.51mm (0.020thick) stainless steel with seals.

11.13.Adhesive for cellular glass to spheres shall be a two part adhesive compound of Latex/hydraulic cement, for cold application to cellular glass for adhesion to metal surfaces. Pittsburgh-Corning PC-88 Black Label , Foster Flexfas 82-10 or approved equal. 12. APPLICATION COLD PIPING 12.1.General 12.1.1.Piping shall be insulated when coded on P&ID and Utility Flow Diagrams, Pipe line lists, and Piping and Spool Drawings. In the event of discrepancies, the Flow Diagrams shall govern. Insulation thickness shall be in accordance with the table of this specification. 12.1.2.All pipe, valves, flanges and fittings shall be insulated. Valves shall be insulated to the packing gland. 12.1.3.All attachments fastened to the pipe that protrude through the insulation shall be insulated to a distance of four times the pipe insulation thickness and sealed with mastic reinforced with glass fabric. 12.1.4.Contraction joints shall be provided on long straight runs of piping at approximately 7 meter intervals. Joints shall be packed with glass fiber and adequately sealed. The filler shall consist of 25mm (1) thick. 3/4 pound density long fiber resilient glass blanket material, cut into strips whose width is 13mm (1/2) greater than the thickness of the basic insulation. The filler strips shall be compressed to a minimum thickness (less than 12mm (1/2)) when installed by the installer. 12.1.5.All insulation shall be continuous at support. A mild steel cradle preformed to the O. D. of the insulation shall be provided at each support. This cradle shall be of sufficient length to prevent undue compression of the insulation due to the weight of the insulated line. 12.1.6.Insulation support shall be provided at 3.7m (12-3/4) intervals on long vertical lines, or on lines inclined more than 45 from horizontal. 12.1.7.Lines larger than 610mm (24) diameter shall be insulated and weatherproofed as described for vessels. 12.1.8.Piping operating at temperatures 46C (-50F) and lower shall have the insulation applied on two layers. 12.1.9.Insulation shall be applied over steam and electric tracings. 12.2.Insulation Application - Piping 12.2.1.For single layer insulation, the ends and butt edges of the preformed insulation shall be buttered with joint sealer. For multiple layer insulation, the inner layer shall be applied dry, without joint sealer. The outer layer of preformed insulation shall have the ends and butt edges of the insulation buttered with joint sealer. 11

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12.2.2.Preformed insulation shall be snugly fitted on the pipe with all joints firmly butted together. The outside layer shall be securely taped in place on approximately 152mm (6) centers. Where double layer insulation is used, the outer layer shall be applied over the inner layer in such a manner that all joints are offset of broken. 12.2.3.On piping subsequently to be covered with aluminum weatherproofing a vapor barrier shall be applied over the entire outer surface of the insulation. 12.2.4.All valves, flanges and fittings on insulated cold piping shall be insulated with preformed or mitered insulation of the same thickness as the adjacent piping insulation, and secured with bands and joint sealer in the same manner as that specified for straight piping. Care shall be taken to ensure tight joints between fittings and straight pipe insulation. 12.3.Weatherproofing shall be in accordance with the following: a. Straight portions of insulated lines shall have the basic insulation covered with aluminum jacket, with all joints lapped 50mm (2) and arrange to shed water. The jacket shall be secured with bands installed on 150mm (6) centers. Fittings and flanges shall have a tack coat of mastic applied directly over the insulation, followed by a layer of glass fabric installed wrinkle-free. Over the glass fabric a 1.2mm thick layer, when dry, of mastic weather coat shall be trowel to smooth finish. This finish shall extend approximately 50mm (2) under the adjacent pipe weatherproofing jacket. joints between mastic and pipe jacket shall be sealed with mastic to prevent entrance of moisture. The mastic and glass cloth shall extend at least 150mm (6) beyond the insulation at all metal projections to assure a good seal. Heavy fillets of mastic shall be avoided. Joint sealer shall be used as flashing at all possible sources of moisture penetration, such as intersection of insulation, nozzles, building walls, valve bonnets, tees and other protrusions through the surface coating.

b.

c.

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APPLICATION COLD VESSELS AND EQUIPMENTS 13.1.General 13.1.1.Insulation requirements shall be as indicated on the P&ID and Utility Flow Diagrams. Thickness of insulation shall be as shown on the vessel drawings and in the table of this specification. In the event of discrepancies, the vessel drawings shall govern. 13.1.2.Vessel and exchanger flanges, manhole covers, and all appurtenances shall be insulated. All attachments to the vessels such as skirts, supports, ladder and platform clips, etc. shalll be covered with insulation for a distance of four (4) times the basic insulation thickness, with the vapor barrier continuing and sealing to the metal. Insulation shall be installed around manholes, exchanger channels and shell covers so as to allow removal and re-use without damage to the insulation or to the adjacent insulation. 13.1.3.Vessels and tubular equipment operating at temperatures 46C (-50F) and lower shall have the insulation applied in two layers with joints staggered. 13.1.4.Insulation shall be pipe covering for vessels and exchangers smaller than 600mm (24) O. D. Insulation may be blocks, beveled lags, or curved segments for vessels 12

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and exchangers 600mm (24) O. D. and larger. All such pieces of insulation shall be beveled or shaped to fit closely to the contour of the equipment (or of the inner layer for multi-layer insulation). 13.2.Insulation application 13.2.1.Horizontal insulation rings on 3.7m spacing, supplied by vessel fabricator,shall support Block insulation on vertical vessels and tubular equipment shells. Insulation support ring width shall be 13mm (1/2) less than the insulation thickness, except the bottom ring shall be 13mm (1/2) wider than the insulation thickness. The butt edge surfaces of all segments and block section of the insulation shall be buttered . Each layer of insulation shall be secured in place with bands on approximately 150mm centers. Where irregular surface makes banding impractical, tie wire shall be used. For multilayer application, all joints shall be staggered. All voids shall be provided by installing glass fiber in the 19mm(3/4) space below the support ring and covering with 51mm (2) wide foil-to-kraft tape. 13.2.2.Heads on vessels and tubular equipment shall be insulated with blocks. The butt edges of all segments shall be buttered with approximately 2mm coating of joint sealer and secured with bands attached to a floating ring in the center and to a band installed at the tangent point of the vessel head. Band spacing shall be 300mm (12) maximum at the circumference of the vessel. 13.2.3.Fin tube type exchangers shall be insulated with blocks, or with a combination of preformed pipe sections and blocks. Butt edges of all segments shall be buttered with approximately 2mm coating of joint sealer and shall be securely banded or tied in place. 13.2.4.Pumps, compressors, or other irregularly shaped equipment shall be enclosed in block insulation with voids filled with glass fiber. Butt edges of all segments shall be buttered with approximately 2mm coating of joint sealer and shall be securely banded or tied in place. 13.3.Weatherproofing shall be in accordance with para. 11.11 and the following: 13.3.1.Vessels and tubular equipment shells shall be finished with aluminum covering where specified applied directly over the vapor barrier coating. a) On vertical vessels and tubular equipment the bottom course of aluminum shall be supported on the bottom insulation support ring. All other horizontal seams of the aluminum sheet shall be lapped 75mm (3) circumferentially, supported on S clips, and a minimum of 100mm lap or two corrugations on each vertical seam. Aluminum covering shall be secured with bands spaced not less than one band on each circumferential lap and one at the middle of each sheet, but not to exceed 600mm (2 ft.) on centers. No metal screws shall be used. On horizontal vessels, tubular equipment and fin-tube exchangers, the aluminum sheets shall be lapped a minimum of 75mm on the circumferential seam and minimum of 100 mm or two corrugations on the longitudinal seams. Bands shall be installed on 460mm (18) centers and shall be machine-stressed and fastened under tension. On vertical and horizontal vessels, the junction between the mastic head and aluminum jacket shall be sealed with a mastic fillet. 13

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13.3.2.Vessel and tubular equipment heads and transitions shall be finished as follows: A tack coat of mastic shall be applied over the insulation, and glass cloth shall be embedded and pulled down over the vessel shell insulation for a distance of at least 150mm (6) under the metal jacket, and secured with bands. The fabric shall lap at least 75mm at all joints and be wrinkle-free. A 1.2mm thick coat, when dry, of mastic shall then be applied. 13.3.3.Pumps, compressors or other irregularly shaped equipment shall be finished as follows: A tack coat of mastic shall be applied to the outer surface and glass cloth shall be embedded into the mastic. The fabric shall lap at least 75mm at all joints and be wrinklefree. A 1.2mm thick coat, when dry, of mastic shall then be applied. 13.3.4.Mastic and fabric shall extend at least 150mm (6) beyond the insulation at all metal projections to assure a good seal. Heavy fillets of mastic shall be applied to all corners and crevices where water is likely to collect. Mastic shall also be used as flashing at all possible sources of moisture penetration, such as intersections of insulation, nozzles, building walls, and other protrusions through the surface coating. 14. APPLICATION-COLD SPHERE 14.1.Insulation requirements shall be as indicated on the Mechanical Flow Diagrams. Thickness of insulation shall be as shown on the Sphere drawings. 14.2.Flanges, manhole covers, and all appurtenances shall be insulated. All attachments to the Sphere such as ladder and platform clips shall be covered with insulation for a distance of four times the basic insulation thickness. 14.3.Insulation shall extend over and down support legs a distance of not less than 900mm from the lowest juncture of the leg with the sphere, and shall be supported by angle or plate welded around sphere support leg. Insulation shall be installed around manholes and shell covers so as to allow removal and re-use without damage to the insulation or to adjacent insulation.
14.4. Insulation shall be single layer construction and shall be properly vapor sealed.

14.5.Prior to application of insulation, all metal surfaces must have been cleaned and primed by others in accordance with Specification No.SP-80-2. The primer shall be fully cured before application of the insulation. 14.6.Sphere shall have a bar or plate support of such size as to support 1/2 the thickness of the insulation welded around shell at the equator by the vessel fabricator. 14.7.Insulation shall be blocks, beveled lags, or curved segments beveled or shaped to fit closely to the contour of the equipment with all joints butted snugly together. 14.8.A full coating of latex hydraulic cement adhesive shall be applied to the erection face of the insulation and joint sealer to one side and two adjacent edges of each block. Joints shall be tightly butted and shall be staggered where possible. 14.9.On the bottom half of the sphere, the insulation shall be banded in addition to being adhered. Bands shall be fastened to a floating ring fabricated from 13mm (1/2) diameter carbon steel at the bottom of the sphere, and to the equator support on 305mm (12) centers maximum. 14.10. Weatherproofing shall be in accordance with the following: Over the insulation a tack coat of mastic shall be applied. While still tacky, glass cloth shall be laid smooth and thoroughly embedded into the mastic. The fabric shall 14

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lap at least 75mm at all joints. A 2.0mm (1/16) thick coat, when dry, of mastic shall then be applied over the entire surface.
15.

PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT 15.1.All preformed calcium silicate and cellular glass insulation shall be packed in suitable cartons strapped to pallets to minimize breakage during shipment. 15.2.Information to be supplied at detailed design stage The following data and drawings are required for approval by NIOEC at the detailed design stage: a) Specifications and drawings that cover materials and their application for insulation of refinery equipment, piping etc. Drawings, tables and description to show application, details of installation, and insulation thicknesses.

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Appendix 1 INSULATION THICKNESS TABLE

Table 2* Insulation Thickness Table for Heat Conservation and Personnel Protection
Ambient to 260C 261C to 316C 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 50 50 50 50 50 50 65 65 65 65 65 50 317C to 371C 40 40 40 40 40 40 50 50 50 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 75 65 372C to 427C 40 40 40 40 40 50 50 50 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 75 75 75 75 428C to 482C 40 40 40 40 50 50 50 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 75 75 75 75 75 483C to 539C to 593C 50 50 50 50 50 50 65 65 65 65 65 65 75 75 75 75 75 90 75 594C to 649C 50 50 50 50 50 65 65 65 65 75 75 75 75 75 90 90 90 90 90

Temp. Pipe Size Dia. 1 1-1/2 2 3 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 30 Larger Pipes and Equipment

538C
50 50 50 50 50 50 50 65 65 65 65 65 75 75 75 75 75 75 75

40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 40

* The thickness table is based on the following Design Conditions: Ambient Temperature: 21C -27C (70F- 80F) Wind Speed : Still air Insulation Materials : Calcium Silicate and Mineral Wool Thermal Conductivity : See Para. 7.1 & 7.3 Max. Surface Temp. : 93C (200F) Note: For cold climate add to insulation thickness (Min.) with daily temperature of -20C (-5F) and below.

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Table 3 Cold Insulation Thickness Table for Piping

COLD INSULATION Insulation Thickness 38mm (1-1/2) 51mm (2) 64mm (2-1/2) Minimum Operating Temperature ---12.5C (10F) -31.5C (-25F) ---4.0C (25F) -23.5C (-10F) -4.0C (25F) -1.0C (30F) -1.0C (30F) -1.0C (30F) -1.0C (30F) 7.5C (45F) 7.5C (45F) 7.5C (45F) 7.5C (45F) 7.5C (45F) 7.5C (45F) 7.5C (45F) 10C (50F) 10C (50F) -23.5C (-10F) -9.5C (15F) -9.5C (15F) -9.5C (15F) -6.5C (20F) -4.0C (25F) -4.0C (25F) -1.0C (30F) -1.0C (30F) -1.0C (30F) -1.0C (30F) -1.0C (30F) -1.0C (30F) -1.0C (30F) ---26C (-15F) -26C (-15F) -23.5C (10F) -17.5C (0F) -17.5C (0F) -17.5C (0F) -12.5C (10F) -9.5C (15F) -9.5C (15F) -6.5C (20F) -6.5C (20F) -6.5C (20F) -6.5C (20F)

Pipe Size 1 1-1/2 2 3 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 24

25mm (1) 10C (50F) 10C (50F) 10C (50F) 10C (50F) 10C (50F) 10C (50F) 10C (50F) 10C (50F) -----------------

76mm (3) -------------34.5C (-30F) -31.5C (-25F) -26C (-15F) -23.5C (-10F) -20.5C (-5F) -17.5C (0F) -17.5C (0F) -17.5C (0F) -17.5C (0F) -17.5C (0F)

Table 4 Cold Insulation Thickness Table for Vessels, Equipment and Pipe larger than (24) O.D.
Insulation Thickness 38mm (1-1/2) 51mm (2) 64mm (2-1/2) Minimum Operating Temperature -1.0C (30F) -6.5C (20F) -12.5C (10F) -1.0C (30F) -4.0C (25F) -12.5C (10F) -4.5C (24F) -4.5C (24F) -4.5C (24F) -4.5C (24F) -4.5C (24F) -4.5C (24F) -4.0C (25F) -4.0C (25F) -4.0C (25F) -4.0C (25F) -4.0C (25F) -4.0C (25F) -12.5C (10F) -12.5C (10F) -12.5C (10F) -12.5C (10F) -12.5C (10F) -9.5C (15F)

Outside Diameter 0.9m (3-0) and under 1.2m (4-0) 1.5m (5-0) 1.8m (6-0) 2.4m (8-0) 3.0m (10-0) 3.7m (12-0) Over 3.7m (12-0)

25mm (1)

76mm (3)

10C (50F) 10C (50F) 10C (50F) 10C (50F) 10C (50F) 10C (50F) 10C (50F) 10C (50F)

-20.5C (-5F) -20.5C (-5F) -20.5C (-5F) -17.5C (0F) -17.5C (0F) -17.5C (0F) -17.5C (0F) -17.5C (0F)

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APPENDIX 2 HOT INSULATION APPLICATION DETAILS Fig 1 Piping with Shoes Fig 2 Piping Without Shoes Fig 3-A Support at Interconnecting Pipeway Only Fig 3-B Support at Interconnecting Pipeway Only Fig 4 Heat Traced Pipe Fig 5 Expansion Joint Fig 6 Uninsulated Screwed or Butt-Welded Valve Fig 7 Uninsulated flanged Valve Fig 8 Stub-in or Tee Fig 9 Insulated Elbow Fig 10 Insulation of Pipe Support Fig 11 Insulation of Non-flanged Valve Fig 12-A Insulation of Flanged Valve Fig 12-B Insulation of Flanged Valve Fig 13-A Rigid Removable Box Fig 13-B Rigid Removable Box Fig 14 Removable Reusable Cover (Alternative) Fig 15 Insulation Details for Centrifugal Pump Fig 16 Insulation for Reciprocating Pump Fig 17-A Level Gauge (Type 1) Fig 17-B Level Gauge (Type 2) Fig 18 Shell and Tube Type Heat Exchanger Fig 19 Double Pipe Heat Exchanger Fig 20 Vertical Vessel Insulation and Weatherproofing Fig 21 Stiffener Ring Fig 22 Equipment Insulation Support Ring Fig 23 Tank Side Wall and Pencil Rod Fig 24 Steam Traced Tank Roof Insulation

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Fig 1 piping with shoes.

NOTE: Insulation shall be continuous across supports Pipe insulation

Pipe support Section At Double Web Pipe shoe furnished and installed by others Section At Single Web

Fig 2 piping without shoes.

Pipe Insulation

100 (4")

100 (4")

Exposed edges shall be weatherproofed with mastic reinforced with glass fabric

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Fig3-A Interconnecting pipeway only

Pipe Insulation

200 8"

200 8"

Exposed edges shall be weatherproofed with flashing compound reinforced with glass fabric.

Fig 3-B Interconnecting pipe way only

Pipe Insulation

200 8"

200 8"

Exposed edges shall be weatherproofed with flashing compound reinforced with glass fabric.

Fig 4 Heat traced piping

Pipe Insulation NOTE: Refer to Insulation schedule for heat traced piping to determine pipe insulation size. Shoe

Tracer

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Fig 5 Expansion joint

Pipe Insulation

25mm (1")wide Pack tightly with expansion joint material

Fig 6 uninsulated screwed or butt-welded valves

Pipe Insulation

Pipe Insulation

Exposed edges shall be weatherproofed with flashing compound reinforced with glass fabric (Typical)

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Fig 7 uninsulated flanged valve

This distance shall be sufficent to allow removal of bolts without damaging insulation(Typical)

Pipe Insulation

Pipe Insulation NOTE: Valves shall be insulated only when

specified on drawings.

Fig 8 stub-in or tee

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Fig 9 Insulated elbow

Mastic weather proof seal

Aluminum Jacket Pipe 3" and smaller

Aluminum Jacket

Aluminum Jacket Bands on 152mm (6") centers Pipe 4"and larger Mitered or Premolded Fitting

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Fig 10 Insulation of pipe support

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Fig 11 Insulation of non-flanged valves

Fig 12-A Insulation of flanged valves

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Fig. 12-B Insulation of flanged valves

Fig. 13-A Rigid removable box

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Fig. 13-B Rigid removable box

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Fig. 14 Removable reusable cover(alternative)

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Fig. 15 Insulation details for centrifugal pumps

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Fig. 16 Insulation details for reciprocating pump

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Fig. 17-A Level gauge(type1)

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Fig 17-B Level gauge

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Fig. 18 Shell and tube type heat exchanger

Fig. 19 double pipe type exchanger.

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Fig. 20 Vertical vessel insulation and weatherproofing

Floating Ring Sheet metal screw spaced every 76 mm (3") Insulation Cement Seal(Typ) Band Insuiation Support Bands Aluminum Jacket No screws on any circumferential seams. Courses of aluminum sheets shall not be fastened together in order to allow for vertical expansion, but shall be supported on"S"clips. Bands Vessel Wall "S"Clip Band Flat Aluminum Cover orange Peel Design

Fig. 21 Stiffener ring

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Fig. 22 Equipment insulation support ring

Insulation Aluminum Jacket Support Ring

Bands

"S" Clip

Aluminum Jacket Insulation

Bands

Band Bottom Support Wire Cement Layer Bottom Support Clip Bottom support ring

Fillet of mastic Flashing Ring 3 13mm (1/2") beyond insulation thickness bottom support ring only

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Fig. 23 Tank Sidewall and pencil rod

Rain Shield (50 mm wide) Aluminum Flashing ring

10 ga. pins spaced 600mm centers circumferentially and 3600mm vertically.

Galvanized Steel Insulation Band Stainless Steel Jacket Bands

Mineral Wool Blanket

Tank Shell

0.8mmx32mm (0.031"x11/4") Corrugated Aluminum Jacket Jacket Tank Bottom

2
Stop insulation 50mm (2") from bottom and seal with flashing compound

SECTION

S.S. Band Galvanized Steel Band Mineral Wool Blanket

Aluminum Batten Sheet Metal Screws Aluminum Jacket

Tank wall

Blanket "Fill" Strips PLAN DETAIL AT PENCIL ROD

19mm (3/4") Pencil Rod and Ties to Tank

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Fig. 24 Steam traced tank roof insulation

Flat aluminum cover Pan head selftapping screws as required for cover seams. Flashing Compound Insulation Support wire Mesh 4x4#6x#6 Plain

Mineral Wool Blanket

Stainless Steel Jacket Band

(ref.)
m 315m
(TYP.) Tank Roof

315mm
3/4" steam Coil (Ref.)

945mm (ref.)

Filler

Tank Centerline

Fillet of mastic

Sidewall Insulation 25mm (1") thick See 12.1 Tank Wall

10 ga weld pins 102mm (4") long with speed clips spaced approximately 305mm (12")on center both radially and circum ferentially

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APPENDIX 3 COLD INSULATION APPLICATION DETAILS Fig 25 Pipe Support Cradle with Movement of 76mm (3) or Less Fig 26 Pipe Support Cradle with Movement of More than 76mm (3) Fig 27 Contraction Joints Fig 28 Insulated Screwed or Butt-welded Valves Fig 29 Insulated Flanged Valves Fig 30 Stub-in Connection or Tee Fig 31 Elbow Fig 32 Shell and Tube Type Exchanger Fig 33 Double Pipe Type Exchanger Fig 34 Vessel Support, Flashing and Weatherproofing Fig 35 Horizontal Vessel and Exchanger Support Fig 36 Vessel Lug Support Fig 37 Unexposed Vessel Head Insulation Support Ring Fig 38 Vessel Nozzle Fig 39 Cold sphere

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Fig. 25 Pipe support cradle with movement of 76mm(3)or less

Fig. 26 Pipe support cradle with movement of more than 76mm(3)

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Fig. 27 Contraction joints

Fig. 28 Insulated screwed or butt-welded valves

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Fig. 29 Insulated flanged valves

Fig. 30 Stub-in connection or tee

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Fig. 31 Elbow

Fig. 32 Shell and tube type exchanger

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Fig. 33 Double pipe type exchanger

Fig. 34 Vessel support,flashing and weatherproofing

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Fig. 35 Horizontal vessel and exchangers supports

Fig. 36 Vessel lug support

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Fig. 37 Unexposed vessel head insulation support ring

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Fig. 38 Vessel nozzle

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Fig.39 Cold sphere

Manhole with davit Nozzle insulation (typical) Adhesive All nozzles insulated as piping Foiltokraft Tape pack void with glass blanket Sphere insulation

Joint sealer Seals Adhesive

Pipe guide Mastic reinforcod with glass fabric

Seals

Tie Rod Manhole with hinge

Foilto kraft Tape Sphere insuiation support ring Contraction Joint Material Insulation support Bands on 305 mm (12") centers around sphere insulation support ring Mastic reinforced with glass fabric

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