Seeking Solution for Pipe Insulation in Narrow Places

A SpecialChem client is looking for solutions for reducing heat transfer to pipe surfaces.

Insulating the outside parts of pipes is important for both security and functionnality. But traditional insulating methods (mineral wool) are time consuming, especially in narrow places. So an effective solution could lead to hundreds of thousands of euro per year.

The SpecialChem Client is insulating pipes and channels by using mineral wool and aluminum sheets. In the manufacturing phase, this process is very time consuming, especially in narrow places. The Client is looking for a solution that can ease this work either by using a different method or covering the pipes with special materials/paint.

• Pipes to be insulated are normally carbon steel pipes from 10mm to 400mm. The maximum temperature for the liquids inside the pipes are 180°C, so the solution should be able to withstand this temperature.
• The accepted surface temperature of the pipe with the solution applied is 60°C
• The cost should not come to be more expensive than the existing solution from a total point of view (material + installation).

Traditional methods, (mineral wool and aluminum sheets…) are not of interest for our Client.

When the solution is tested and seen feasible, the SpecialChem Client is willing to implement the solution as fast as possible.

The SpecialChem Client is interested in insulating technologies that can be applied once pipes are in situ.