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Consider insulation reliability

Journal Article · · Hydrocarbon Processing; (United States)
OSTI ID:7052910
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  1. Manville Mechanical Insulations, a Div. of Schuller International Inc., Denver, CO (United States)
This paper reports that when calcium silicate and two brands of mineral wool were compared in a series of laboratory tests, calcium silicate was more reliable. And in-service experience with mineral wool at a Canadian heavy crude refinery provided examples of many of the lab's findings. Lab tests, conducted under controlled conditions following industry accepted practices, showed calcium silicate insulation was stronger, tougher and more durable than the mineral wools to which it was compared. For instance, the calcium silicate insulation exhibited only some minor surface cracking when heated to 1,200[degrees]F (649[degrees]C), while the mineral wools suffered binder burnout resulting in sagging, delamination and a general loss of dimensional stability.
OSTI ID:
7052910
Journal Information:
Hydrocarbon Processing; (United States), Journal Name: Hydrocarbon Processing; (United States) Vol. 72:1; ISSN HYPRAX; ISSN 0018-8190
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English