Piping Pre-Insulated With Aerogel Reduces Installation Cost and Increases Pipe Density in Small Spaces
Challenges
Insulate small diameter piping that has a process temperature of up to 400°F (204° C).
Reduce installation cost 50%.
Reduce finished pipe diameter to increase loading in pipe racks.
Eliminate insulation gaps to minimize loss.
Provide a fully sealed system that is not affected by weather or rain.
Provide tubing to meet exacting bio/pharmaceutical standards. (BPE-6200)
AEROGEL SOLUTION
Dekoron/Unitherm integrated 2 mm Pyrogel 2250 aerogel insulation with a continuous, extruded thermoplastic outer jacket.
Dekoron/Unitherm developed two versions of the outer jacket: one for its 6200 Preinsulated Pipe (welded, coupled, and flanged pipe), and another for its BPE-6200 Preinsulated Pipe (orbitally welded pipe and fittings).
Benefits
Installation costs were cut 30%-50%.
Aerogel-insulated pipe was 30% smaller than pipe insulated with fiberglass and 50% smaller than pipe insulated with calcium silicate.
Aerogel provided gap-free insulation with consistent and predictable thermal properties.
Insulation properties did not deteriorate in water: pipes could be soaked and dried without affecting thermal properties.
Aerogel was integrated with a continuous, weather resistant outer jacket that had no seams to leak. Jacket material could be tailored for the environment and withstood repeated cleaning without degradation.
Preinsulated, prefabricated pipes (carbon steel, stainless steel, and specialty alloy) minimized environmental contamination during installation.