ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER

Aerogel Insulation Maximizes Space and Minimizes Heat Loss On Board Classic Oil-Fired Ship

Thinner aerogel blanket meets performance requirements while allowing space to breathe beneath wood shell

CHALLENGES

Insulate an oil-fired boiler on board a ship built with original parts from famous classic ships.
The insulation was used to prevent heat loss and protect personnel. Maximum temperature of boiler surface can exceed 200°C (392°F).
The boiler was surrounded by arched girders with insulation filling the voids between the girders.
Insulation space was limited since the boiler was being transported in a container.
Fiberglass alone did not meet the above specifications.

AEROGEL SOLUTION

Aspen Aerogels designed a solution of one layer of Pyrogel® 2250 and two layers of Spaceloft™ 6200 wrapped around the boiler, in addition to fiberglass.
A silicone-coated glass cloth was used to mitigate dust.
The insulated boiler was plated with traditional wood as in classic ships.

BENEFITS

Aerogel solution delivered required thermal performance while minimizing insulation thickness for optimal container loading.
Minimal heat transfer prevented drying out of the wood plating.
Aerogel was thin enough to leave an air gap between the insulation and the wood, allowing natural convection and preventing condensation.

Product UsedPyrogel® 2250

Spaceloft® 6200

Product OverviewFabrication and Installation Partner

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