I Corr Insulation Notes
I Corr Insulation Notes
I Corr Insulation Notes
Acoustic Insulation
Nitrile Rubber sheeting
• Overlaps sealed with adhesive
• Overlapping segments cut from templates used on bends. Screws may be
permitted for cladding on bends.
• Metal cladding (usually of thicker gauge) secured with bands as vibration
may shake rivets/screws loose.
Application of Insulation for Acoustic Cold (AC)
Metal cladding
• Normally the same as for Cold Conservation i.e. no screws/rivets
• Screws could be permitted for bends and tees etc. see spec.
• Usually foil vapour barriers
Offshore Material Considerations
• Non-combustible
• No release of toxic or corrosive gases during a fire
• Water repellent
• Mineral wool should not be used where sprinkler or deluge systems
exist
Liquid absorption
calcium silicate 400%
Liquid absorption
mineral wool 600%
Consequences
• Insulation materials that absorb fluids can reduce the flashpoint and
present a fire hazard.
• Non absorbent material may be chosen for toxic substances to
prevent potential build up under insulation.
Oxidative Self Heating
• Many insulation materials can wick and absorb organic fluids into their
matrix
• Fluid is then heated by the vessel/pipe
• Fluid oxidises and produces heat which is retained within insulation !!
• Can lead to spontaneous combustion
• Cellular glass is non absorbant
• No wicking
Cellular glass non wicking
Iron (and Steel)
Stable
Corrosion
• Metal
• Environment
• Electro-Chemical Reaction
• Degradation
• Iron and Steel created by heat removing oxygen from the iron ore
• A useful metal is created.
• The metal is now “active” and in a high energy state .
• Metal seeks to return to its “stable low energy state”…………Iron Oxide
• Metal does this by seeking to rebond with oxygen as this is one of the
most abundant elements in the environment.
• Rebonding with Oxygen creates “Iron Oxide”….Rust……!!
• However a “medium” is required for this reaction to take place.
• This medium is Water (Electrolyte)
• KEEP THINGS DRY
The Corrosion Cycle
Corrosion Products (Rust)