PERLITE CRYOGENIC INSULATION SOLUTIONS

EXPANDED PERLITE FOR CRYOGENIC

INSULATION APPLICATIONS

LNG, LAR, LOX, LIN, Ethylene Tanks Cryogenic Storage Tanks

Cryogenic Perlite for Evacuated Services Air Separation Units (Cold Box Insulation)
Cryogenic Perlite for Non-Evacuated Services Cold-Boxes, Heat-Exchangers and Cryo-Drains

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APPLICATION OF EXPANDED PERLITE IN
CRYOGENIC INSULATION SERVICES

Perlite is a 100% natural volcanic glass

mineral, formed by the sudden cooling
and solidification of volcanic ash, which
traps crystalline water into its mass.
Perlites most important natural property
is the ability to expand when rapidly
heated in Gulf Perlite LLCs factory, at
temperatures of 800C to 1,200C. The
abrupt, controlled rise of temperature
forms a white mass of minuscule glass
bubbles. Perlite simultaneously melts and
expands up to twenty times its original
size into an extremely porous material
which in turn results in superior thermal
insulation and sound proofing properties,
as well as extreme lightness (weighs
48-72 kg/m3). As a volcanic glass, Perlite
is non-flammable and an exceptional
fireproofing material.

Atmospheric Perlite Insulation

Service Temperatures Type of Insulation

-150F (-100C) and below Cryogenic

-150F (-100C) and above to + 40F (+ 4C) Low temperature

Super cold or extremely cold cryogenic uids such as hydrogen and helium
are normally stored in spherical, double walled vessels with evacuated
annular spaces using evacuated perlite.
Expanded Perlite

Perlite insulation has found

wide acceptance in the
insulating of cryogenic and
low temperature storage
tanks, in shipping containers,
cold boxes, test chambers and
in food processing.

Non-Evacuated Perlite Insulation Evacuated Perlite Insulation

 Cavity Wall Insulation
Perlite insulation suitable for non-evacuated cryogenic or low
temperature use, exhibits low thermal conductivity throughout a range
of densities; the normal recommended density range is 48 to 72kg/m3.
In addition to its excellent thermal properties, perlite insulation is cost
efficient, easy to handle and install, noncombustible and meets fire
regulations, lowers insurance rates, does not shrink, swell, warp or
slump.

There are many different design concepts for low temperature and
cryogenic storage vessels. However, most are of double wall
construction with the annulus filled with expanded perlite. Packaged or
bulk perlite may be used to insulate smaller vessels by pouring or
through pneumatic pumping by our installation crew.
Double Wall System

GULF PERLITE CRYOGENIC

Color Snow White to Grayish White Non-evacuated Service
Organic Materials 0.1% Maximum GULF PERLITE CRYOGENIC with grain
sizes of 0 to 1.18mm, with min 50%
Moisture Content 0.5% Maximum
retained in 0.15 mm sieve, is produced
Loose Density 48 65 kg / m3 under special specifications to be used for
cryogenic insulation applications. The
Thermal Conductivity at -126oC 0.025 0.029 W/moK
thermal conductivity at mean temperature
Softening Point 870 1100oC 126OC is 0.0250.029 w/moK. We deliver
Fusion Point 1280 1350oC in 100 liter UV and water proof bags, 1,000
liter jumbo bags, tanker trucks and any
other packing upon request.
Table #1: Cryogenic Perlite Physical Characteristics

Mesh # (mm) % Passing Range % Retained by Weight

# 16, 1.18mm 90 100 % 10% Ret. Maximum

# 100, 0.15mm 0 20 % 80% Ret. Maximum

Table #2: Granular Size Distribution

Silicon Dioxide, (SiO2) 72.00 76.00%

Aluminum Oxide, (Al2O3) 11.50 17.00%
Potassium Oxide. (K2O) 4.00 5.00%
Sodium Oxide, (Na2O) 2.90 4.00%
Calcium Oxide, (CaO) 0.50 2.00%
Ferric Oxide, (Fe2O3) 0.50 1.50%
Magnesium Oxide (MgO) 0.10 0.50%
Titanium Oxide (TiO2) 0.03 0.20%

Table #3: Chemical Analysis

GULF PERLITE CRYOGENIC TURN-KEY SOLUTIONS
GULF PERLITE LLC boasts a specialized team of Engineers and Technicians with over 10 years of experience in
cryogenic Perlite installation in Europe and worldwide. We offer to our clients in the Gulf region turn-key solutions in
cryogenic Perlite insulation, combining expertise and fast deliveries from our brand new state-of-the-art Perlite factory
in Jebel Ali, Dubai, in applications such as:

Cryogenic Storage Tanks

These tanks are designed with an inner and outer tank, with the
insulation annulus in between the tanks filled with a cryogenic
insulation material made from Perlite. During construction the
Perlite is installed before any liquefied gas enters the inner
tank. Cryogenic perlite is transferred into the void by
pneumatic pump combined with conveying pipes. Finally,
perlite is compacted to the desired requirement by
electromagnetic vibrator.
150

Air Separation Units,

(Cold-Box Cryogenic
Insulation)
A brand new Air Separation Unit (ASU-Cold Box), cannot
operate without the aid of cryogenic perlite. ASU-Cold
Box separates gasses by setting different temperatures
within the coldbox to liquefy each of the gasses nearest to
its individual boiling point. Gasses such us Oxygen
(-183OC), Nitrogen (-195.8OC) and Argon (-185.8OC) are
the mean products. Due to the different boiling points of
gasses, and the closeness of boiling point of Argon and
Oxygen, cryogenic perlite maintains the required
temperatures and is highly efficient resulting in higher
productivity and better quality.
Cryogenic perlite is poured into the ASU-Cold Box
utilizing a stream of air through the conveying pipes and
drops into the feed point. Pre-expanded perlite or on-site
expanded perlite can be utilized.

Perlite LIVE Top-ups of

ASU-Cold Box
During cryogenic perlite filling, non-aided compaction of
insulating perlite in a cold-box can be used to avoid
possible damages within the air-separation unit. The
Perlite level will settle in due time and stabilize.
Compaction of perlite is dependent on gravity and on the
vibration of the A.S.U. The initial fill will settle and internal
pipes will get exposed. These will require perlite top-up to
replenish the lost volume of insulation due to compaction.
GULF PERLITE LLC has the equipment and the skilled engineering staff to be able to inject Perlite into live Air
Separation Units.

Dip Tests
A dip test is needed to determine the required quantity of perlite needed for Top-Up work. In these manner all
parameters will be properly calculated thus avoiding shortage or over delivery of required cryogenic perlite.

GULF PERLITE LLC has skilled engineering staff with the ability to carry out a DIP TEST, through the filling
nozzles/manholes/vents with-in the top of the Cold-Box. Following this dip test, we are able to predict the profile
of the top surface of the Perlite insulation within the inner space, and based upon these results we can give
recommendations for the quantity of Perlite needed on site to ensure that the Cold-Box can be completely filled,
in order to reinstate a fully insulated condition.

Pneumatic Pumping
of Cryogenic
Perlite
Cryogenic Perlite is conveyed to the
filling point by using a pneumatic
pumping system. It is conveyed by a
constant flow of air through a pipe. Two
blow pots are worked simultaneously to
create a loading and pumping
operation. In this type of process the
crushing effect of conveying is
minimized. Thus, the quality of perlite is
safeguarded.

Quality Assurance
A detailed Quality Manual is produced
by our Project Manager, who is
present on site throughout the project
to ensure optimal co-ordination
between the clients representatives,
other contractors such as cranes and
scaffolds, and our installation crew.
Our Engineering Team is Specialized in Expanded Perlite Cryogenic Insulation and has a successful and seasoned
track record in this field. Our engineers have in the past insulated Columns, Heat-Exchangers, Cryo-Drains and
Cryogenic Storage Tanks in projects exceeding 50,000m3 in total. Indicative previous engagements include:

Type of Project Requirements/Specification Quantity

Cold-Box Column and Heat Exchanger,

Cryogenic Perlite Filling Linde LS-152-08 40,000m3

CCold-Box Column, Heat Exchanger and

Cryo-DrainCryogenic Perlite Filling Air Liquide 2000m3

Cold Box Columns

Cryogenic Perlite Filling Chart Energy & Chemicals 3000m3

Cold Boxes and Heat Exchangers

Cryogenic Perlite Filling Air-Products 1200m3

Cold Box A.S.U. di-perliting JGC 350m3

Cold Box Column Di-perliting/Relling INEOS 300m3
Cold Box Column BP 200m3
Cryogenic Perlite Filling
Cold Box Column Di-perliting/Relling Conoco Philips 200m3
Cold Box Column Di-perliting/Relling National Grid 250m3
Cold Box Column Top-Up Job GrowHow 10m3
LNG Tank UK-National Grid 400m3
LNG Tank SONATRACH 400m3
Ethylene Tank Polimeri Europa 180m3
Ammonia Tank INCE 20m3

DENSITY kg/m3
25 50 75 100 125 150 200
0.50

0.45
- 0.06

0.40
0 C) - 0.05
0.35 0 F(41
105
(2 4 C)0

75 F
0

0.30
- 0.04
Btu.in/h.ft2.OF

0 C)
40 F(4
0
W/mOK

0.25 0 C)
0 F(-82
-115 - 0.03
0.20 0 C)
(-129
-200 F
0

0.15
184 C) - 0.02
0

-300 F(-
0

0.10
- 0.01
0.05

0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
DENSITY lbs/ft3

Thermal Conductivity k-value Graph for Non-Evacuated Service of Expanded Perlite

Gulf Perlite LLC: The Reliable Partner in Delivering
Total Solutions for your Cryogenic Insulation Needs

Lightweight Insulating Blocks

Internal Tank Base Insulation
Circumferential Tank Insulation
along the base of Cryogenic tanks

Loosefill Insulation for:

Air Separation Units
Heat Exchangers
Cryo Drains
Cryogenic Storage Tanks
Super Insulation for Spherical Tanks

Perlite Insulated Pipe Sections

Perlite Pipe Boards
Tailored made as per customer requirements
Lightweight, Fireproong and Water Repellent

Manhole lling point at the top of Cold Box.

Inspection of nal Perlite Level.

De-Perliting work of saturated Perlite.

Perlite Insulation Removal due to frosting.
Gulf Perlite LLC manufactures, supplies and installs expanded Perlite for Cryogenic, Industrial,
Constructional and Agricultural applications. Our Cryogenic expanded Perlite GULF PERLITE
CRYOGENIC is produced according to each client's specific needs, at densities ranging between
50 kg/m3 to 100kg/m3 and at granulometries ranging 0-1 mm. Our brand new, state-of-the-art
Perlite expansion factory in Technopark, Jebel Ali, has a capacity of 200,000 cubic meters per
year serving the whole GCC region. We process European perlite ore only and we deliver to our
clients top quality white color expanded Perlite.
Gulf Perlite LLC factorys location map

Emirates Road Truck Road

Abu Dhabi

Mega Carpet
Furniture
Pan Emirates

Al Baddad holdings

DIP Roundabout
Mattex
Power Station

Chabros
DEWA

Danube

Sun Cool
Hughes
Baker &

Exit 13

Dubai Sheik Zayed Rd Sheik Zayed Rd Abu Dhabi

Exit 13 Free zone

South

JAFZA, Gate 7 & 8

P.O.Box: 263275
Techno Park, Freezone South, Jebel Ali
Exit 13, Sheikh Zayed Road,Dubai U.A.E
Ph: +971 56 123 52 48
Fax: +971 488 07505
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.uaeperlite.com