Thermal Insulation Handbook for the Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Industries

Alireza Bahadori

• Publisher: Gulf Professional Publishing
• Year: 2014
• ISBN:
  9780128007853
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• Subtopic: Fossil Fuels
• Index: Technology & Engineering

Thermal Insulation Handbook for the Oil and Gas Industries addresses relative design, materials, procedures, and standard installation necessities for various oil and gas infrastructure such as pipelines, subsea equipment, vessels, and tanks. With the continued increase in available natural gas ready to export — especially LNG — and the definition of "deepwater" changing every year, an understanding of thermal insulation is more critical than ever. This one-of-a-kind handbook helps oil and gas engineers ensure that their products are exporting safely and that the equipment's integrity is protected. Topics include:

• Design considerations and component selection, including newer materials such as cellular glass
• Methods to properly install the insulation material and notable inspection and safety considerations in accordance with applicable US and international standards, specifically designed for the oil and gas industry
• Calculations to make sure that every scenario is considered and requirements for size, composition, and packaging are met effectively

• Understand all appropriate, new and existing, insulation material properties as well as installation requirements
• Gain practical knowledge on factors affecting insulation efficiency, rules of thumb, and links to real-world case studies
• Maximize flow assurance safely and economically with critical calculations provided

Chapter One

Design and Application of Thermal Insulation

Abstract

This chapter covers the minimum requirements for thermal insulation of pipework, vessels, tanks, and other equipment. It is aimed at thermal insulation usage in the oil, gas, petrochemical, and other similar industries mainly for refineries, chemical, petrochemical, and natural gas processing plants. The chapter explains the fundamental requirements for insulation systems, including insulation materials of sufficient quality and thicknesses, weatherproofing, and finishing. Also, there is discussion on the design issues related to thermal insulation, including selection of the thermal insulation system, corrosion under thermal insulation, and the general applications of insulation. In addition, the characteristics and selection of insulation and accessory materials are presented.

Keywords

Thermal insulation; thermal conductivity; optimum thickness; economic insulation thickness; thermal efficiency; cold insulation thickness; hot insulation thickness; characteristics of insulating materials; personnel protection; vapor barrier; conservation of energy; fastening materials; finishing material; heat loss; corrosion

Contents

1.1. Purpose of Thermal Insulation 3

1.2. Design Considerations 5

1.2.1. Location 5

1.2.2. Dimensions of Surfaces 5

1.2.3. Temperature Conditions 6

1.2.4. Preparation of Surfaces 7

1.2.5. Type of Insulation Required 7

1.2.6. Type of Finish Required 7

1.2.7. Special Service Requirements 7

1.2.8. Basis on Which the Thickness of Insulation Is Determined 7

1.2.9. Information to Be Supplied by the Manufacturers of Insulation 8

1.2.10. Types and Application 8

1.3. Selection of Thermal Insulating Systems 11

1.3.1. Optimum Effectiveness 11

1.3.2. Extent of System 12

1.3.3. Factors for Consideration 13

1.4. Design Considerations 15

1.4.1. Economic Thickness 15

1.4.2. Applications for Which Economic Thicknesses Are Not Appropriate 16

1.4.3. Effect of Air Spaces 16

1.4.4. Thermal Efficiency 17

1.4.5. Specified...

Table of contents

• Cover image
• Title page
• Table of Contents
• Copyright
• Dedication
• Preface
• About the Author
• Chapter One. Design and Application of Thermal Insulation
• Chapter Two. Thermal Insulation Installations
• Chapter Three. Material Selection for Thermal Insulation
• Chapter Four. Cryogenic Insulation Systems for LNG Industries
• Chapter Five. Thermal Insulation for Offshore Installations in Deep Water
• Definitions and Terminology
• Bibliography, References, and Further Reading
• Index