Novolastic™

Subsea Thermal Insulation

Novolastic™ Subsea Thermal Insulation Storage requirements Product qualification status
 In the sealed containers in which the Novolastic™ has been rigorously qualified through
material was delivered. the following series of tests to verify its performance
Novolastic™ is a thermal insulation and protective coating applied to  Away from direct sunlight. for a range of deepwater service conditions at the
components subjected to deep-water immersion. Enabled by its easy cast-in-  Average daily temperature during design conditions stated:
place application method, it can readily be applied to subsea trees, manifolds, first year shall be between
 Thermal conductivity: ASTM C518
32 ºF (0 ºC) and 95 ºF (35 ºC).
PLET’s, PLEM’s, jumpers and similar components on any remote site  Density: ASTM D792
worldwide. Novolastic superior thermal properties helps delay the onset of  Heat capacity: ASTM E1269
 Tensile strength: ASTM D412
hydrate formation and wax deposition.  Tensile Elongation: ASTM D412
 Hardness, Shore A: ASTM D2240
 Aging tests:
• Water absorption in pressurized water.
Key features and benefits • Effect of pressurized water on thermal
conductivity.
• Sea water on samples bonded
 Excellent solution as a thermal insulation to steel.
material for subsea production and
separation equipments. Simulated Service Test: Full-scale pipe section coated
 Extends cool down periods through low in Novolastic™ insulation with hot oil/air inside pipe
thermal conductivity. and cold water at elevated external pressure.
 Material provides stable thermal
performance over time and has a successful Qualification Program:  Exxon
field track record for applications up to  Total
300 °F (149 °C).  BP
 Silicone-based insulation which is Material properties
compounded with hollow glass micro-
spheres to reduce the density and thermal Thermo-Physical
conductivity of the material. Property Value Testing method
 Superior tensile elongation properties Thermal Conductivity (dry) 0.095 BTU/(ft-hr-°F) 0.165 W/(m-K) ASTM C518
(250-300%) as compared to standard Thermal Conductivity (wet) 0.096 BTU/(ft-hr-°F) 0.167 W/(m-K) ASTM C518
syntactic foam (0.5%) to allow thermal Heat Capacity 0.346 BTU/(lb-°F) at 212 °F 1.45 J/(g-K) at 100 °C ASTM E1269
or mechanical expansion/movement of Thermal Diffusivity (dry) 0.0042 ft2/hr (0.00039 m2/hr) DSC
piping (such as flowline U-jumpers) without
Application considerations
Water Absorption 0.4 wt.% (49 days at ambient) ASTM D570
cracking or breaking. 0.6 wt.% (100 hours at 250 °F (120 °C) and 4,500 psi (300 bar))
 Minimal volumetric thermal expansion. Specific Gravity 0.95 ± 0.05 ASTM D792

 Rated to 10,000 ft (3,048 m) water depth.  Short application durations provide significant Mechanical
 Low water absorption permits the material time savings during manufacturing and fabrication Property Value Testing method
to maintain its thermal conductivity phases and protects critical project schedules. Hardness 50 ± 5 units, Shore A ASTM D2240
properties over time.  Cast-in-place application accommodates for very Compressive Strength 640 psi (4.4 MPa) @ 50% compression ASTM D575
 Non-exothermic reaction during the curing complex geometries. Tensile Strength 435 psi (3 MPa) ± 20% ASTM D412
process results in a quicker and more  Easily applied at the worksite (shop, fabrication Tensile Elongation 285 % ± 20% ASTM D412
reliable application. yard, etc.) 200 % Modulus 340 psi (2.3 MPa) ± 20% ASTM D412
 Material is easy to apply (cast-in-place with  Cures at room temperature. Does not require Bulk Modulus 203,000 psi (1,400 MPa) ASTM D575
molds). pre-heating of substrate or molds and does not Linear Coefficient of Thermal 117 x 10-6/°F (211.2 x 10-6/°C) ASTM E831
 Available in 2 colors (non-glare white and provide any risk of exothermic cracking. Expansion

yellow).  Easy to repair in case of late requirement changes. Poisson’s Ratio [2] 0.49 ASTM E132

 Superior field performance track record. Crystallization Temperature - 40 °F (- 40 °C) DMA

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Field track record
Project Region Customer Systems Insulated Max Water Year
Depth, ft (m)
Zafiro Southern Africa ExxonMobil Tree Flow Loops 2,500 (770) 2002
Thunder Horse GoM BP Trees, Jumpers 6,300 (1,940) 2002–2003
Princess GoM Shell Trees, Jumpers 3,700 (1,140) 2003
Llano GoM Shell Trees, Jumpers 2,600 (800) 2003
GC 518 GoM Anadarko Trees, Jumpers, Manifolds, PLET 4,200 (1,300) 2004
J. Bellis GoM LLOG Trees, Jumpers, PLET 2,700 (830) 2004
EB-157 & GC-298 GoM ENI Sleds, Jumpers 3,300 (1,000) 2005
Various GoM Ker McGee Trees, Manifolds 5,200 (1,600) 2005-2008
Agbami Africa ChevronTexaco Trees, Jumpers, Manifolds 6,500 (2,000) 2007
Devil’s Island GoM Helix Trees 2,300 (700) 2007
Cottonwood GoM Petrobras PLET, Jumpers 2,200 (670) 2007
Na Kika GoM BP Trees, Manifolds, Jumpers 6,900 (2,120) 2007
Penn State GoM Amerada Hess Trees 1,440 (440) 2007
WEL Angel, Various Woodside Trees, Flowbase 5,000 (1,520) 2007
Chinguetti II,
Pluto
Blind Faith GoM ChevronTexaco Trees, Manifolds, PLET 7,000 (2,130) 2007
FRADE Brazil ChevronTexaco Trees, Manifolds 4,000 (1,250) 2008
Mexilhão Brazil Petrobras Trees, Manifolds 8,500 (2,600) 2008
Cascade GoM Petrobras Trees, Manifolds, Pump Jumpers 8,800 (2,700) 2008
Perdido GoM Shell Trees, Manifolds, Caisson 10,000 (3,050) 2008
Gumusuit Asia Shell Trees, Manifolds 4,000 (1,250) 2008
Azurite Africa Murphy Trees, Manifolds 4,470 (1,360) 2008
BC-10 Brazil Shell Trees, Manifolds 6,560 (2,000) 2008-2009
Pazflor Africa Total Trees, Manifolds 3,900 (1,200) 2009
Atlantis GoM BP Trees, Manifolds 7,074 (2,156) 2009-2011
Isabella GoM BP Trees, Jumpers, PLETs 6,500 (1,980) 2010-2011
Kizomba Africa Saipem Riser Assemblies, FLETs, Field Joints 4,500 (1,500) 2011
CLOV Africa Total Trees, Manifolds 4,500 (1,500) 2011-2012

Insulation Application Duration (from Start to Final Inspection)

Novolastictm Other materials
XT System 6 – 9 Days 10 – 15 Days
Manifold (8 Slots) 12 Days 26 Days
PLET 5 Days 9 Days
Jumper 4 Days 8 Days

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