ON DEMAND - Across the oil and gas asset chain – from upstream production to downstream processes and everywhere in between – operators must ensure that their processes operate with optimal safety, reliability, and energy efficiency. LNG facilities are no exception. They rely upon insulation around pipes and other equipment to keep cryogenic applications from warming up, while protecting against thermal energy losses and keeping plant workers safe from noise-generating processes. The selection of the proper insulation for LNG facilities requires careful consideration of the insulation’s placement and purpose in the facility.
Keeping water out is not a simple job, since water ingress cannot be avoided, regardless of insulation type. Water in insulation systems could lead to unanticipated energy loss, down time, and loss of containment due to corrosion under insulation (CUI). More importantly, corrosion on pipes or equipment may result in leaks, which could catch fire, explode, or cause pollution – all with an impact on safety and the environment. CUI is one of the industrial sector’s greatest challenges. The choice of insulation, specifically, must be optimised so it not only helps mitigate, but also does not accelerate corrosion.
ROCKWOOL is meeting the challenge of CUI with the innovative ProRox PS 965 with CR-Tech (Corrosion Resistant Technology), a proprietary corrosion inhibitor applied to the stone wool insulation, that helps shield against corrosion in process-critical piping. CR-Tech is embedded into the inner surface of the mandrel wound pipe sections, right where the insulation touches the pipe. Upon contact with water, the inhibitor is activated to form a thin, passivating layer that is ready to help neutralise acidic leachates. CR-Tech inhibitor buffers the leachate by making it more alkaline and forms a protective, corrosion-mitigating film on the outer pipe surface.
This webinar will highlight the new and innovative ProRox PS 965 with CR-Tech (Corrosion Resistant Technology) – a stone wool insulation solution that delivers superior corrosion resistance and water repellency, while providing effective noise suppression, to keep personnel safer and plant equipment running longer.
Speaker
Jack Blundell
Technical Sales Manager
