Development of polymer concrete for dike insulation at LNG (Liquid Natural Gas) facilities. Final report, August 1983-July 1984

Technical Report · Thu Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:5911412

Fontana, J J; Steinberg, M

An insulating polymer concrete (IPC) composite has been developed for possible use as a dike insulation material at Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) storage facilities. Using hermetically sealed glass nodules or expanded perlite aggregates and unsaturated polyester resins, a new class of lightweight polymer concretes can be manufactured. Two application procedures have been identified and shown to be feasible in laboratory studies. Precast IPC composite panels 1-in thick can be bonded to concrete substrates using epoxy gel type adhesives or mortars. Cast-in-place IPC to concrete substrates have been shown to have good bonding and insulating characteristics. Modifications of the mix design to improve the workability and sagging of the IPC for installation on vertical or sloped surfaces is necessary.

• Research Organization: Brookhaven National Lab., Upton, NY (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5911412
• Report Number(s): PB-85-149821/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

03 NATURAL GAS
030800* -- Natural Gas-- Environmental Aspects
36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
360601 -- Other Materials-- Preparation & Manufacture
BONDING
BUILDING MATERIALS
CONCRETES
DIKES
ENERGY SOURCES
FABRICATION
FLUIDS
FOSSIL FUELS
FUEL GAS
FUELS
GAS FUELS
GASES
GEOLOGIC STRUCTURES
HAZARDS
JOINING
LIQUEFIED GASES
LIQUEFIED NATURAL GAS
MANUFACTURING
MATERIALS
NATURAL GAS
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
STORAGE FACILITIES
THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY
THERMAL INSULATION
THERMODYNAMIC PROPERTIES