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SECTION III

MFR-III

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS - THERMAL INSULATION

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INDEX
SR. NO. DESCRIPTION

THERMAL INSULATION AND LAGGING

1.1.1 SCOPE OF WORK

1.1.2 CODES AND STANDARD

1.1.3 DESIGN AND OPERATING CONDITIONS

1.1.4 DETAILED REQUIREMENTS

1.1.4.1 GENERAL

1.1.4.2 PIPING INSULATION

1.1.4.3 INSULATION THICKNESS

1.1.4.5 PREFABRICATED INSULATION (IF APPLICABLE)

1.1.4.6 INSULATION FASTENINGS

1.1.4.7 PERSONNEL INSULATION

1.1.4.8 FLASHING

1.1.4.9 LAGGING

1.1.4.10 CANVAS JACKETING

1.1.4.11 INSULATION SAMPLES

1.1.4.12 VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING INSULATION

1.1.4.13 ANTI-SWEAT INSULATION

1.1.5 GUARANTEES
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1.1 THERMAL INSULATION AND LAGGING

1.1.1 SCOPE OF WORK

Thermal insulation and lagging as per this specification for all the piping in the scope of work of this
Contract.

All the piping and equipment including but not limited to that listed in Clause 1.1.4.2 herein, operating at
temperatures of 70oC and higher.

1.1.2 CODES AND STANDARDS

The codes and standards of the following organizations are specifically applicable to the design
manufacture and testing of the equipment included in this Specification.

ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
UL Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
DIN German Institute for Standardization (Deutsche Industrie Norm)

The standards and codes listed below are for design of Insulation.
ASTM C547 Standard specification for Mineral Fiber pipe insulation
ASTM C680 Standard practice for determination of Heat Gain or loss and the surface temperatures of
Insulated Pipe & Equipment systems by use of a computer program.
ASTM C585 Practice for Inner and Outer Diameters of Rigid Thermal Insulation for Nominal Sizes of
Pipe and Tubing (NPS System)
ASTM C1729 Standard Specification for Aluminum Jacketing Insulation
ASTM C450 Prefabrication and Field Fabrication of Thermal Insulating Fitting Covers for valves,
elbows, tees and vessels. Majorly for insulating curved segments.
ASTM C612 Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Block and Board Thermal Insulation
ASTM C447 Practice for Estimating the Maximum Use Temperature of Thermal Insulations
ASTM C1045 Practice for Calculating Thermal Transmission Properties Under Steady-State Conditions
ASTM C592 Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber blanket insulation and blanket-type pipe
insulation (Metal mesh covered) Industrial type

1.1.3 DESIGN AND OPERATING CONDITIONS

The insulation and lagging shall be designed based on the information stated below for equipment and for
piping on the piping line list as specified in Clause 1.1.3.2. The Insulation thickness shall be in accordance
with the requirements of Clause 1.1.4.3.
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1.1.3.1 DESIGN LOADS 

The outdoor aluminum lagging, including supporting members and fasteners, shall be designed to
withstand the following external wind loads and live loads in addition to dead loads and internal pressures
without exceeding the maximum allowable unit stresses.

1.1.3.1.1 WIND LOADS

Wind loads shall be taken as acting normal to the surfaces of aluminum lagging in both directions, toward
the surfaces and away from the surfaces. The design wind loads shall be based on a wind velocity of
200km/h per ASCE-7, exposure type D or approved equivalent.

1.1.3.1.2 LIVE LOADS

Live load equal to 195kg/m2 shall be used as acting vertically down on the horizontal tops or horizontal
projection of sloped tops of aluminum lagging structures.

1.1.3.2 PIPING LINE LIST 

The piping line list to be prepared by the Bidder; shall be a tabulation of all line numbers. Each piping line
shown on the design drawings and the diagrams shall have a discrete line number. This number, in each
case, shall be encircled on all drawings. The line number shall depict the plant unit number and the system
identification. The line numbers shall be used for identification of lines in all documentation and
correspondence.

The line list shall have 15 fields of information. The fields of interest to the Bidder for insulation are as
follows:

Field 1 - Number
Field 2 - Line No.
Field 3 - Line Size
Field 4 - Description
Field 5 - P & I Diagram
Field 6 - Max. Operating
a. Pressure (kg/cm2g)
b. Temperature (°C)
Field 7 - Design
a. Pressure (kg/cm2g)
b. Temperature (°C)
Field 8 - Piping Class
Field 9 - Piping Design Table
Field 10 - Instrument Class
Field 11 - Instrument Pipe Design Table
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Field 12 - Insulation
a. Type
b. Thickness
Field 13 - Field Test Pressure (kg/cm2g)
Field 14 - Remarks
Field 15 - Revision No.

The definitions of the codes in Field 12 "Type of Insulation" are as follows:

A - Hot insulation
C - Cold water (anti-sweat) insulation
H- Heat tracing insulation
N - No insulation required
P - Personnel protection insulation

All piping shall be insulated with materials and thicknesses as indicated in the piping line list. This list
shall be completed by the Bidder using the criteria specified herein.

1.1.4 DETAILED REQUIREMENTS

1.1.4.1 GENERAL

1.1.4.1.1 DEFINITIONS
Hot Pipe or Equipment Insulation:
Under this category is all insulation applied to surfaces with a working temperature 70oC or higher.

Personal Protection Insulation:

An insulation covering surfaces with a working temperature 70oC or higher, applied with the purpose of
personnel protection only.

1.1.4.1.2 CONFORMANCE
Insulation work, materials and accessories shall conform to the requirements of this Specification.

1.1.4.1.3 MATERIALS
All insulating materials shall be of the best quality and suitable for the purpose intended, and shall be of
such durability as to be capable of giving effective service for a period of at least thirty years under normal
operating conditions.
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All insulation for hot surfaces shall be of high thermal efficiency and shall be capable of withstanding the
maximum specified working temperatures to which they will be subjected without deterioration and
without loss of thermal efficiency.
Use of Asbestos:
The use of asbestos and insulating materials, cloths, tapes, etc., containing asbestos is prohibited in all
insulation work associated with this Project. Also shall be chemically inert and remain so in the event of
being saturated with water.

1.1.4.1.4 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS

The use of "Pop" type rivets as a means of securing or supporting insulation, lagging, and/or flashings is
not permitted.

Stiffeners, flanges, lugs and other hot projecting parts on insulated surface of all equipment shall be
provided with insulation of not less than 25mm thickness at all points. All doors and frames, and expansion
joints etc. shall also be properly insulated to reduce heat radiation.

The insulation and lagging shall be arranged with expansion joints, if required, so that all surfaces will be
effectively insulated whether in the hot or cold position and to prevent cracking or distortion of the
insulation due to thermal expansion of the equipment.

All support rods piercing through casings shall be insulated in such manner as to be heat leak-proof and to
minimize heat transfer through the rods.

All insulated surfaces of the equipment shall be metal lagged. Metal lagging shall be aluminum of
thickness as specified herein.

1.1.4.1.5 INSULATION REVIEW

Insulation materials and thickness used for each purpose and methods of application will be subject to
careful review and must be completely acceptable to the Purchaser.

The Bidder shall submit to the Purchaser for review, complete specifications covering materials and
methods of application. Drawings showing the specific insulation materials, thickness and lagging for all
insulated surface shall be acceptable to the Purchaser before the materials are purchased.

The Bidder shall indicate on his insulation drawings and specifications that all projecting ribs, flanges,
lugs, supports etc. on all equipment and piping furnished by him are properly insulated to prevent
excessive heat losses.
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1.1.4.2 PIPING INSULATION

1.1.4.2.1 GENERAL
The following hot piping insulation shall be included in this Contract:

• Drains to and including last valve trapped drains up to but not including the trap. This shall include
bypass piping up to and including the bypass valves.

• Vent piping to and including its second valve.

• Relief and safety valve piping to and including valve bodies.

• All hot piping draining to open funnels up to and including the last valve before funnel or drain
pan.

• Test connections to cap.

• Nitrogen connections to and including the first valve from hot source.

• Chemical feed connections back to and including the first valve before the hot header they service.

• Vent and drains up to and including the last valve (not including operating vents).

• Continuous operating vents with temperatures of 70oC and higher to the point of termination.

• Gauge glass connections complete.

• Relief valve connections to and including the relief valve body up to the bonnet flange.

• Level indicating pipe except for the indicator unit.

• Instrument sensing lines from process connections complete to the condensing chambers, (if any).
• All flanges in heat insulated piping systems inside and outside the building.

All valves and fittings shall be covered with insulating materials of the same kind and thickness as that
specified for the pipelines in which they are installed. In the case of reducing fittings, the largest pipe size
shall determine the thickness of the insulation to be used.

All valves, including safety and relief valves (except power actuated safety and relief valves), installed in
pipes or on equipment shall be insulated, up to but not including the valve bonnet joint in each case.
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Power actuated safety and relief valve bodies up to and including the top flange of the valve. Pilot valve
and interconnecting piping between power actuated safety and relief valve and the pilot valve shall also be
insulated on all outdoor installations.

All projecting hanger lugs and hanger clamps on piping with operating temperatures of 150oC and above,
and on all outdoor heat insulated piping, shall be completely insulated with the same type and thickness of
insulation as that specified for the pipeline in which the hanger is located.

All circumferential joints in the factory-attached vapor barrier jacket shall be sealed with 76mm wide self-
sealing vapor barrier butt strips of the same jacket material.

1.1.4.2.2 MATERIALS

• Hot insulation (Type A) shall be Mineral Fiber.

• Personnel protection insulation (Type P) shall be Mineral Fiber .

• All insulating materials shall conform to the respective requirements of the applicable ASTM
Specifications.

• All references to the ASTM Specifications are to the latest issue in each case.

• Mineral wool insulation shall conform to ASTM Specification C547, Mineral Fiber Pipe Insulation
(Insulation type- Preformed pipe section) for pipe size < 350NB.

• Mineral wool insulation shall conform to ASTM Specification C592, Mineral Fiber Blanket
Insulation and Blanket-type Pipe Insulation (Insulation type- Mattress) for pipe size ≥ 350NB and
all pipe fittings, valves and equipment’s.

• Perm rating of proof mastics shall not exceed 0.1perm. All mastics shall bear "UL" label.

• Mineral wool insulating cement may be used to insulate valves and fittings in 50mm diameter and
smaller piping.
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1.1.4.3 INSULATION THICKNESS

1.1.4.3.1 INSULATION
The following table shall be used as a guideline to determine the minimum insulation thickness for all piping and equipment included in the Contract. The Bidder
shall insulate all piping and equipment to obtain a surface temperature of 70oC or less at ambient temperature of 50°C. Emissivity of Aluminum sheet to be
considered as 0.2 and surface wind velocity of 15m/min. Insulation thickness shall be decided based on the characteristic of actually applied thermal insulation
regardless to the following table.
Process
Temp in 71 - 100 101 - 150 151 - 200 201 - 250 251 - 300 301 - 350 351 - 400 401 - 450 451 - 500 501 - 550 551 - 600
°C
Nominal
Insulation Thickness in mm
Pipe Size
15 mm 25.0 25.0 37.5 50.0 62.5 75.0 87.5 112.5 137.5 162.5 187.5
20 mm 25.0 25.0 37.5 50.0 62.5 75.0 100.0 112.5 137.5 162.5 187.5
25 mm 25.0 25.0 37.5 50.0 62.5 87.5 100.0 125.0 150.0 175.0 200.0
32 mm 25.0 25.0 37.5 50.0 75.0 87.5 112.5 137.5 162.5 187.5 212.5
40 mm 25.0 25.0 37.5 62.5 75.0 87.5 112.5 137.5 162.5 187.5 225.0
50 mm 25.0 25.0 50.0 62.5 75.0 100.0 125.0 150.0 175.0 200.0 237.5
65 mm 25.0 25.0 50.0 62.5 87.5 100.0 125.0 150.0 187.5 212.5 250.0
80 mm 25.0 25.0 50.0 62.5 87.5 112.5 137.5 162.5 187.5 225.0 262.5
90 mm 25.0 37.5 50.0 62.5 87.5 112.5 137.5 162.5 200.0 237.5 275.0
100 mm 25.0 37.5 50.0 75.0 87.5 112.5 137.5 175.0 200.0 237.5 275.0
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Process
Temp in 71 - 100 101 - 150 151 - 200 201 - 250 251 - 300 301 - 350 351 - 400 401 - 450 451 - 500 501 - 550 551 - 600
°C
Nominal
Insulation Thickness in mm
Pipe Size
115 mm 25.0 37.5 50.0 75.0 100.0 125.0 150.0 175.0 212.5 250.0 287.5
125 mm 25.0 37.5 50.0 75.0 100.0 125.0 150.0 187.5 212.5 250.0 287.5
150 mm 25.0 37.5 50.0 75.0 100.0 125.0 162.5 187.5 225.0 262.5 300.0
175 mm 25.0 37.5 62.5 75.0 100.0 137.5 162.5 200.0 237.5 275.0 312.5
200 mm 25.0 37.5 62.5 75.0 112.5 137.5 162.5 200.0 237.5 275.0 325.0
225 mm 25.0 37.5 62.5 87.5 112.5 137.5 175.0 212.5 250.0 287.5 325.0
250 mm 25.0 37.5 62.5 87.5 112.5 137.5 175.0 212.5 250.0 287.5 337.5
275 mm 25.0 37.5 62.5 87.5 112.5 150.0 175.0 212.5 250.0 300.0 337.5
300 mm 25.0 37.5 62.5 87.5 112.5 150.0 187.5 225.0 262.5 300.0 350.0
350 mm 25.0 50.0 75.0 100.0 137.5 175.0 212.5 250.0 287.5 337.5 387.5
400 mm 25.0 50.0 75.0 100.0 137.5 175.0 212.5 250.0 300.0 350.0 400.0
450 mm 25.0 50.0 75.0 112.5 137.5 175.0 212.5 262.5 300.0 350.0 400.0
500 mm 25.0 50.0 75.0 112.5 137.5 175.0 225.0 262.5 312.5 362.5 412.5
550 mm 25.0 50.0 75.0 112.5 150.0 187.5 225.0 275.0 312.5 362.5 425.0
600 mm 25.0 50.0 75.0 112.5 150.0 187.5 225.0 275.0 325.0 375.0 425.0
650 mm 25.0 50.0 75.0 112.5 150.0 187.5 225.0 275.0 325.0 375.0 437.5
700 mm 25.0 50.0 75.0 112.5 150.0 187.5 237.5 275.0 325.0 387.5 437.5
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Process
Temp in 71 - 100 101 - 150 151 - 200 201 - 250 251 - 300 301 - 350 351 - 400 401 - 450 451 - 500 501 - 550 551 - 600
°C
Nominal
Insulation Thickness in mm
Pipe Size
Based on minimum insulation thickness requirement.
Legend Insulation thickness derived based on ASTM C547 Type-II.
Insulation thickness derived based on ASTM C592 Type-II.
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1.1.4.3.2 MULTIPLE LAYER INSULATIONS

All Mineral fiber blocks and segmental and sectional insulation for all piping and equipment 76mm and
over in total thickness (not including finish coat) shall be applied in two layers unless otherwise
specifically approved. In the case of 2-layer insulation the inner layer thickness shall be half of the total
specified thickness or 13mm less than the thickness of the outer layer where this is not practical.

1.1.4.4 REMOVABLE COVERS FOR VALVES AND FITTINGS 

Each insulated valve and fitting that requires maintenance/ access to those portions subject to adjustment,
such as the ring pin in safety valves, shall be provided with removable insulation blankets.

1.1.4.5 PREFABRICATED INSULATION (IF APPLICABLE)

1.1.4.5.1 CONFORMANCE
Prefabrication and field fabrication of thermal insulation fittings shall conform to ASTM Specification
C450-Prefabrication and Field Fabrication of Thermal Insulating Fittings Covers for NPS Piping, Vessel
Lagging and Dished Head Segments.

1.1.4.5.2 PREFABRICATED INSULATION PANEL CONSTRUCTION

Prefabricated insulation panels shall be of sandwich construction consisting of an outer lagging of ribbed
aluminum (which will be exposed to the elements) followed by a layer of mineral wool insulation block,
aluminum foil, and wire mesh.

The panel assembly shall be held together by insulation holding devices which shall be welded to the
inside of the exterior lagging. The insulation, foil and wire mesh shall be impaled over insulation holding
devices in the order indicated, after which a speed washer shall be applied. Insulation holding devices must
be 25mm longer than the specified thickness of insulation. This excess length must be bent over after the
installation of the washers. There shall be no free play of the sandwich materials after the application of the
washers.

The interior side of the panels (hot side) shall have all insulation completely covered with aluminum foil
and wire mesh. Panels shall be constructed in such a manner that there will be a tight butt of all the
insulation blocks after fabrication and installation.

1.1.4.5.3 MATERIAL USED TO CONSTRUCT PANELS SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS

Outer lagging shall be minimum 1.00mm thick, 100mm center-to-center, and 25mm depth ribbed
aluminum. All flat aluminum and aluminum flashing, where required, shall be 1.3mm thick. Aluminum
lagging shall be 3004 alloy with 7072 alloy cladding. Core materials shall conform to the latest edition of
ASTM Specification B209.
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The finish of the aluminum lagging shall be stucco embossed. Insulation shall be high quality long mineral
wool having a temperature use limit of not less than 454oC and density not less than 128kg/m3. Mineral
wool insulation shall conform to ASTM Specification C612-Class 3.

Aluminum foil shall be not less than 0.06mm thick.

Wire mesh shall be as follows:

a) Mesh shall be 51mm x 66.7mm, 1.6mm thick wire or expanded metal
b) Mesh for panels shall be hot dip galvanized steel wire.
c) Galvanizing shall be performed after fabrication of the mesh.

Insulation holding devices shall be not less than 2.81mm thick and shall be placed on not greater than
457mm centres both ways. The minimum size of washers for retention of sandwich material shall be
76mm round or square speed washers.

1.1.4.5.4 PREFABRICATED THERMAL ACOUSTIC PANEL CONSTRUCTIONS

Prefabricated thermal-acoustic insulation panel shall be of sandwiches construction consisting of an outer
lagging of 1.00mm thick ribbed, stucco embossed aluminum (which will be exposed to the elements),
followed by allayer of 25mm thick mineral wool insulation block, a layer of lead sheet (4.9kg/m2) and a
second layer of 25mm thick mineral wool insulation block, 0.06mm thick aluminum foil and a layer of 16
gauge, 51mm x 66.7mm rectangular, hot dipped galvanized, wire mesh. The total thickness of the panel
will be 51mm plus the outer lagging.

Outer lagging shall be 1.00mm thick, 102mm center-to–center, 25mm depth, and ribbed aluminum.
Aluminum lagging shall be 3004 alloy with 7020 alloy cladding. Core material shall conform to the latest
edition of ASTM Specification B209.

Insulation shall be of a high quality long fibber mineral wool having a temperature use limit of not less
than 454oC, and shall have a minimum density of not less than 128kg/m3. Mineral wool insulation shall
conform to ASTM Specification C612-Class 3.

Insulation holding devices shall be not less than 2.8mm thick. Insulation holding devices shall be placed on
not greater than 457mm centers both ways.

Washers for retention of sandwiches material shall be 76mm round or square and of a material that is
compatible with the mesh.

1.1.4.6 INSULATION FASTENINGS 

All surfaces to be insulated, except piping and tubes, shall have clips, welding studs, pins or other suitable
means spaced on centers as hereinafter specified for attachment of insulation holding wire for impaling
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mineral wool blocks or blankets. All materials required for proper support and fastening of insulation to all
surfaces shall be provided.

Mineral wool block, board or blankets shall be applied by impaling on self-welded studs or pins and
retaining the insulation with speed washers. Studs or pins shall be in a set pattern with spacing not in
excess of 450mm centers in both directions on the top and sides, and 300mm centers in both directions on
bottom of the insulated surfaces. The pin length shall be 25mm greater than the thickness of insulation.
After the insulation and speed washers are in place the pins shall be bent over and not cut.

Joints in insulation shall be tightly butted so as to produce a monolithic continuous insulation. Edges of
metal mesh covered blankets shall be tied together with wire.

Road mesh may be used to span stiffeners for surfaces that are to be insulated with metal mesh reinforced
mineral wool blankets.

Mineral wool block or board insulation shall be installed employing either of the following methods:
a) Mineral wool insulation shall be applied directly against hot surfaces or surfaces with an intermediate
layer of insulation. When the cool side of the insulation is not in contact with the outer metal lagging,
the insulation shall be covered with an acceptable metal mesh. Metal mesh facing must be suitably
lapped and tied together.
b) Mineral wool insulation shall be of sandwich construction, i.e., confined between inner and outer
metal sheets.

Road mesh, where used to span stiffener members, shall be a minimum of 100mm x 100mm x 4/6mm for
horizontal surfaces, which may be walked upon, and 150mm x 150mm x 6/5mm for other surfaces. Road
mesh shall be tack welded to stiffeners or supports on not greater than 600mm centers both ways.
Insulation block and blankets shall be fastened to the road mesh with tie wires or pins and speed washers
respectively, in such manner as to ensure firm attachment of the insulation to all surfaces.

Wherever sandwich type insulation construction is used (or where tubes or pipes are insulated as a group),
suitable barriers of plate and block or plastic insulation shall be installed in vertical runs on approximately
3m intervals to eliminate any stack effect.

Joints and finish:

All spaces of joints between mineral fiber segmental, sectional or block forms of insulation shall be filled
with insulating cement. In mixing insulating or covering compounds no salt or brackish water shall be
used.
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1.1.4.7 PERSONNEL PROTECTION 

In addition to the insulation specified above personnel protection insulation shall be provided for the
following whenever these items are within 2 meters from a gallery or other walking area:

a) All trapped and untrapped drain piping that operates at a temperature of 70oC and above.
b) Safety valve vents piping, relief valve vent piping, equipment vents etc. that operate at a temperature
of 70oC and above.

Drains and vents with a working temperature above 70oC shall be insulated with 25mm minimum
thickness of insulation, applied, attached and finished as specified for other associated piping.

Iron and steel steam trap bodies shall not be insulated, but shall be provided with personnel protection
shields. The shield shall be fabricated from minimum 1.3mm thick expanded galvanized steel. All sharp
edges must be folded back on the material. Shields shall be of the removable type, employing screws and
nuts for servicing of the steam traps. The Bidder shall submit typical sketches to the Purchaser for review
prior to installation.

1.1.4.8 FLASHING 
The Bidder shall provide hot-dip galvanized steel flashing as hereinafter specified.

1.3mm thick flashing shall be provided where insulated or uninsulated ductwork enters or exists a building
wall.

The Bidder shall submit a sketch to the Purchaser showing the flashing details for penetrations through
siding walls.

1.1.4.9 LAGGING 
All insulated surfaces of straight pipe, fittings, valves, flanges, equipment etc. shall be lagged with half-
hard aluminum sheet, stucco embossed, with a factory attached moisture barrier of 18kg Kraft paper coated
with 25.4micron thickness of polyethylene. Type of material would be Marine Grade Aluminum .The
thickness of aluminum sheet shall not be less than 24SWG for pipes with O.D. ≤ 450 and 22SWG for pipes
with OD > 450 and flat surface of equipment. The use of asphaltic type moisture barrier will not be
permitted. The above shall not apply to cold equipment.

Insulation with factory attached metal lagging will not be acceptable except where specified otherwise.

Metal lagging shall be properly designed and installed so as to completely cover all insulation and to
provide for expansion and contraction so the lagging shall lay flat and straight with the equipment hot or
cold.
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For outdoor applications, the metal lagging shall be completely waterproof with proper flashings installed
so that water cannot reach the insulation. The lagging shall be designed and installed to provide for
complete water runoff with no pockets where water can collect.

Removable panels of doors shall be provided in the metal lagging to provide for removal of hand hole
closure fittings, manholes etc.

The method of fastening metal lagging shall be acceptable to the Purchaser. The spacing of fasteners shall
be in a set pattern both vertically and horizontally and shall be such as to prevent ratting of the lagging due
of effect of equipment or piping vibration.

Dissimilar metal that may cause galvanic corrosion shall be properly isolated.

Metal lagging fastening screws shall be cadmium-plated or stainless steel for the aluminum aluminized
sheeting or galvanized sheeting. Nylon, neoprene or vinyl washers shall be used. All fastening screws shall
be of the type that will not stain the lagging. Full-threaded stud setlock fastener and blind rivets are not
acceptable methods of fastening lagging.

The alloy temper shall be such that the material can be bent flat on itself without cracking.

1.1.4.10 CANVAS JACKETING 

The use of canvas jacketing for insulation is not permitted.

1.1.4.11 INSULATION SAMPLES 

A sample of each type of pipe and equipment insulation, together with thermal efficiency tables or curves
based on a recognized authority, shall be submitted to the Purchaser for information.

1.1.4.12 VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING INSULATION 

All air conditioning ductwork shall be insulated as specified herein.

1.1.4.12.1 INTERNAL DUCT LINER

Insulation shall be 25mm thick, 48kg/m3 minimum density fiberglass board impregnated with NFPA
approved fire retardant, vapor proof coating having a smooth surface on the side exposed to the air stream.

Adhesive shall be vapor barrier mastic and shall be compatible with the above insulation material as
recommended by the insulation manufacturer.
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1.1.4.12.2 EXTERNAL INSULATION FOR INDOOR RECTANGULAR DUCTS

Insulation shall be not less than 25mm thick, and not less than 64kg/m3 density fiberglass board with
factory applied laminate of pre-sized, finely-woven, glass cloth and foil, having a white finish suitable for
painting.

Sealing tape shall not be less than 76mm wide and shall be the insulation manufacturer's recommended
vapor-proof pressure sealing tape. Color shall match the insulation facing.

Adhesive shall be white, vapor barrier mastic and shall be compatible with the above insulation materials
as recommended by the insulation manufacturer.

The entire insulation system shall meet NFPA 90A Fire Hazard Classification.

1.1.4.12.3 EXTERNAL INSULATION FOR INDOOR ROUND DUCTS

Insulation shall be 25mm thick, preformed fiberglass, pipe insulation with factory applied laminate of pre-
sized, finely-woven, glass cloth and foil, having a white surface suitable for painting. Fiberglass insulation
shall have a density of not less than 64kg/m3.

Sealing tape shall be not less than 76mm wide and shall be the insulation manufacturer's recommended
vapor-proof pressure sealing tape. Colour shall match the insulation facing.

Adhesive shall be white, vapor barrier mastic and shall be compatible with the above insulation materials
as recommended by insulation manufacturer.

The entire insulation system shall meet NFPA 90A Fire Hazard classification.

1.1.4.12.4 EXTERNAL INSULATION AND FINISH FOR OUTDOOR DUCTS

Insulation shall be 25mm foam plastic sheet insulation finished with two (2) coats of manufacturer's
recommended finish for outdoor service

1.1.4.13 ANTI-SWEAT INSULATION 

Anti sweat insulation shall be applied to all applicable equipment and piping which are susceptible to
sweating given the site condition. This is especially applicable to water piping located over electrical
equipment.

The piping and equipment shall be insulated against sweating with materials and thickness as given below.

The entire surface shall be covered with 40mm thick foam glass blocks as made by manufacturers
approved by the Purchaser.
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1.1.5 GUARANTEES
The Bidder shall guarantee that the types, thickness, combinations and methods of application of the
insulating materials called for in this Specification are suitable for the specified service conditions.
Therefore the Bidder shall warrant that the materials furnished by them are suitable for their specified
service and will maintain their thermal efficiency, physical qualities and mechanical strength without
deterioration under the conditions for which they will be used.