Process Industry Practices Insulation: PIP INSC1000 Cold Service Insulation Materials and Installation Specification

EDITORIAL REVISION
April 2012
Process Industry Practices

Insulation
PIP INSC1000
Cold Service Insulation Materials
and Installation Specification
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costs to both the purchaser and the manufacturer should be reduced. While this Practice
is expected to incorporate the majority of requirements of most users, individual
applications may involve requirements that will be appended to and take precedence
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or application of the Practice to particular project or engineering situations should not
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from time to time should not be viewed as an expression of preference but rather
recognized as normal usage in the trade. Other brands having the same specifications
are equally correct and may be substituted for those named. All Practices or guidelines
are intended to be consistent with applicable laws and regulations including OSHA
requirements. To the extent these Practices or guidelines should conflict with OSHA or
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PUBLISHING HISTORY
October 1997 Issued
November 2006 Complete Revision
July 2007 Editorial Revision
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April 2012 Editorial Revision
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EDITORIAL REVISION
April 2012
Process Industry Practices

Insulation
PIP INSC1000
Cold Service Insulation Materials
and Installation Specification
Table of Contents
INSC1000-D3 – Extent of Cold-Service
1. Introduction................................. 3 Insulation
1.1 Purpose ............................................ 3 INSC1000-D10 – Cellular Glass Block and
1.2 Scope ............................................... 3 Fabricated Sections Insulation System
2. References .................................. 3 INSC1000-D11 – Polyisocyanurate
Insulation System
2.1 Process Industry Practices .............. 3
INSC1000-D12 – Rigid Cellular Phenolic
2.2 Industry Codes and Standards ........ 3
Thermal Insulation System for Pipe
3. Definitions ................................... 4 and Equipment
INSC1000-D13 – Flexible Elastomeric
4. Requirements.............................. 4 Cellular Thermal Insulation System for
4.1 Project Scope ................................... 4 Pipe and Equipment
4.2 Materials........................................... 4 INSC1000-D14 – User-Defined Insulation
4.3 Storage and Handling of Insulation System for Pipe and Equipment
Materials........................................... 5 INSC1000-F1 – Insulation Thickness Table
4.4 Installation Requirements ................ 5 – Cellular Glass Insulation for CC,
4.5 Quality Plan .................................... 13 ASTM C552 Grade I (inches)
4.6 Inspection ....................................... 13 INSC1000-F2 – Insulation Thickness Table
4.7 Repairs ........................................... 13 – Cellular Glass Insulation for CP,
ASTM C552 Grade I (inches)
Data Forms INSC1000-F3 – Insulation Thickness Table
INSC1000-D1 – Documentation Requirements – Cellular Glass Insulation, Combined
Sheet Table, ASTM C552 Grade I (inches)
The following data forms shall be part of this INSC1000-F4 – Insulation Thickness Table
Practice only if indicated on the purchaser's – Polyisocyanurate Insulation for CC,
completed Documentation Requirements Sheet. ASTM C591 Grade 2 (inches)
INSC1000-F5 – Insulation Thickness Table
INSC1000-D2 – Cold Service Insulation – Polyisocyanurate Insulation for CP,
System Project-Specific Requirements ASTM C591 Grade 2 (inches)
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PIP INSC1000 EDITORIAL REVISION
Cold Service Insulation Materials and Installation Specification April 2012
INSC1000-F6 – Insulation Thickness Table INSC1000-FM7 – Insulation Thickness

– Polyisocyanurate Insulation, Table – Rigid Cellular Phenolic
Combined Table, ASTM C591 Grade 2 Insulation for CC, ASTM C1126, Type
(inches) III, Grade 1 (mm)
– Rigid Cellular Phenolic Insulation for Table – Rigid Cellular Phenolic
CC, ASTM C1126, Type III, Grade 1 Insulation for CP, ASTM C1126, Type
(inches) III, Grade 1 (mm)
– Rigid Cellular Phenolic Insulation for Table – Rigid Cellular Phenolic
CP, ASTM C1126, Type III, Grade 1 Insulation, Combined Table, ASTM
(inches) C1126, Type III, Grade 1 (mm)
– Rigid Cellular Phenolic Insulation, Table – Flexible Elastomeric Cellular
Combined Table, ASTM C1126, Type Insulation for CC, ASTM C534, Grade
III, Grade 1 (inches) 1 (mm)
INSC1000-F10 – Insulation Thickness INSC1000-FM11 – Insulation Thickness
Table – Flexible Elastomeric Cellular Table – Flexible Elastomeric Cellular
Insulation for CC, ASTM C534, Grade Insulation for CP, ASTM C534, Grade
1 (inches) 1 (mm)
INSC1000-F11 – Insulation Thickness INSC1000-FM12 – Insulation Thickness
Table – Flexible Elastomeric Cellular Table – Flexible Elastomeric Cellular
Insulation for CP, ASTM C534, Grade Insulation, Combined Table, ASTM
1 (inches) C534, Grade 1 (mm)
INSC1000-F12 – Insulation Thickness INSC1000-FM13 – User-Defined Insulation
Table – Flexible Elastomeric Cellular for CC (mm)
Insulation, Combined Table, ASTM INSC1000-FM14 – User-Defined Insulation
C534, Grade 1 (inches) for CP (mm)
INSC1000-F13 – User-Defined Insulation INSC1000-FM15 – User-Defined Insulation
for CC (inches) – Combined Table (mm)
INSC1000-F14 – User-Defined Insulation –
for CP (inches)
INSC1000-F15 – User-Defined Insulation –
Combined Table (inches)
INSC1000-FM1 – Insulation Thickness
Table – Cellular Glass Insulation for
CC, ASTM C552 Grade I (mm)
Table – Cellular Glass Insulation for
CP, ASTM C552 Grade I (mm)
Table – Cellular Glass Insulation,
Combined Table, ASTM C552 Grade I
(mm)
Table – Polyisocyanurate Insulation
for CC, ASTM C591 Grade 2 (mm)
Table – Polyisocyanurate Insulation
for CP, ASTM C591 Grade 2 (mm)
Table – Polyisocyanurate Insulation,
Combined Table, ASTM C591 Grade 2
(mm)

1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose
This Practice provides requirements for materials and installation of cold service
insulation systems on the external surfaces of piping and equipment, ambient to -
179°C (-290°F).
1.2 Scope
This Practice describes requirements for cold service insulation materials and
accessories, storage and handling of materials, insulation application, extent of
insulation, and documentation.
Comment: Use of this Practice for contractual purposes requires the purchaser to
make specific choices and to assemble additional supporting documents.
Listing of or reference to supporting documents within this Practice does
not imply suitability for specific designs.
2. References
Applicable parts of the following Practices, industry codes and standards, and references shall
be considered an integral part of this Practice. The edition in effect on the date of contract
award shall be used, except as otherwise noted. Short titles are used herein where appropriate.
2.1 Process Industry Practices (PIP)

– PIP INTG1000 – Insulation Inspection Checklist
2.2 Industry Codes and Standards
American Petroleum Institute (API)

– API 521 – Guide for Pressure-Relieving and Depressuring Systems
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
– ASTM C450 – Prefabrication and Field Fabrication of Thermal Insulating
Fitting Covers for NPS Piping, Vessel Lagging, and Dished Head Segments
– ASTM C692 – Test Method for Evaluating the Influence of Thermal Insulation
on the External Stress Corrosion Cracking Tendency of Austenitic Steel
– ASTM C795 – Specification for Wicking-Type Thermal Insulation for Use over
Austenitic Stainless Steel
– ASTM C871 – Chemical Analysis of Thermal Insulation Materials for
Leachable Chloride, Fluoride, Silicate and Sodium Ions

3. Definitions
owner: Party who owns the facility wherein the insulation system will be used
purchaser: Party who awards the contract to the supplier. The purchaser may be the owner or
the owner’s authorized agent.
supplier: Party responsible for providing the insulation materials and installing the insulation
system
4. Requirements
4.1 Project Scope

4.1.1 Documents required to define the scope of the work are listed on Purchaser’s
Data Sheet PIP INSC1000-D1.
4.1.2 Project specific insulation on piping and equipment shall be in accordance
with Purchaser’s Data Sheet PIP INSC1000-D2. This data sheet describes the
surfaces to be insulated and the materials to be used.
4.1.3 The extent of insulation is listed on Purchaser’s Data Sheet
PIP INSC1000-D3.
4.1.3.1 This data sheet defines the extent of insulation by surface or
component for each insulation type code required for the project.
4.1.3.2 The extent of equipment insulation may also be defined by the
purchaser for individual items.
4.1.4 Insulation materials shall be in accordance with Purchaser’s Data Sheets
PIP INSC1000-D10 through PIP INSC1000-D13 as required in accordance
with Purchaser’s Data Sheet PIP INSC1000-D1. These data sheets define
requirements for specific insulation materials and accessories.
4.1.5 Systems requiring additional insulation specifications beyond this Practice
shall be covered by purchaser’s documentation.
4.2 Materials
4.2.1 Insulation and accessory materials shall be furnished in accordance with the
requirements of this Practice, including the specific class, grade, or type.
4.2.2 Asbestos shall not be used as a component in the manufacture of insulation
and accessory materials.
4.2.3 Materials shall be new and shall be used before the expiration date.
4.2.4 Sealant, mastics, and adhesives shall be supplied in factory-sealed containers.
4.2.5 All materials shall be qualified for use on austenitic stainless steel in
accordance with ASTM C795.
4.2.5.1 If requested by purchaser, test reports shall be furnished.
4.2.5.2 A chemical analysis shall be provided in accordance with
ASTM C871 for all materials. This chemical analysis shall not vary

by more than 50 percent from the chemical analysis of the

production lot tested in accordance with ASTM C692.
4.2.6 Use of materials other than those specified in this Practice requires prior
written approval of the purchaser.
4.2.7 Requests for substitutions of materials shall be included as an alternate in the
proposal.
4.2.8 Requests for substitutions of materials after contract award are not permitted.
4.2.9 All mastics, cements, adhesives, caulks, labels and marking pens that come
in contact with stainless steel shall have a maximum leachable chloride
content of less than 50 ppm, when tested in accordance with ASTM C871.
4.2.10 Use curved segment and beveled lag materials manufactured to specific
inside diameters that assure complete inside and outside diameter closure.
4.2.11 Fabricated insulation shall conform to with ASTM C450 and the Adjunct.
4.2.12 Joint sealer and vapor stop materials shall remain flexible throughout their
service temperature range. Joint sealer and vapor stop materials shall be
compatible with vapor barrier material.
4.2.13 Reinforcing fabric for vapor barrier mastic shall be a synthetic fabric with a
maximum 8 x 8 mesh density, unless otherwise specified by Purchaser.
4.3 Storage and Handling of Insulation Materials

4.3.1 From delivery to the installed finished product, insulation materials shall at
all times be protected from the elements and have adequate drainage.
4.3.2 Insulation materials shall be handled and stored in accordance with the
manufacturer’s printed recommendations.
4.3.3 Mastics, adhesives, and sealers that are exposed to temperatures outside the
recommended temperature ranges during storage shall be removed from the
site and replaced with new material.
4.3.4 Materials that have exceeded shelf life shall be removed from the site and
replaced with new material.
4.4 Installation Requirements

4.4.1 General
4.4.1.1 All materials shall be stored, mixed, thinned, and applied in
accordance with the manufacturer’s printed instructions.
4.4.1.2 All conflicts between this Practice and the manufacturer’s printed
instructions shall be brought to the attention of the purchaser for
resolution.
4.4.1.3 Authorization to proceed with application of insulation shall be
obtained in writing from the purchaser.

4.4.1.4 Unless otherwise specified, insulation shall not be applied until

completion of the following has been verified:
a. Required hydrostatic and/or pneumatic pressure testing
b. Application of required substrate protective coating systems,
including touch-up of previously applied coatings
c. Cleaning of surfaces that require insulation
d. Installation and testing of required tracing systems
Comment: If required by the purchaser, application of
insulation shall proceed before pressure testing is
complete, provided that all welds and flanged and
threaded connections are left exposed until the
pressure testing is complete
4.4.1.5 Temporary terminations of installed insulation shall be adequately
protected at all times.
4.4.1.6 All insulation shall be smooth and free from cracks, voids, gaps and
depressions greater than 3 mm (1/8 inch).
4.4.1.7 All cracks, voids, gaps, and depressions in the insulation greater than
3 mm (1/8 inch) shall be refitted and not filled.
4.4.1.8 Purchaser shall identify areas that require bore coating of cellular
glass such as the following:
a. The surface being insulated has a cyclic or regeneration
operating temperature of 200°C (400°F) or higher.
b. The surface being insulated experiences high vibrations.
c. The insulation is carrying the load of the pipe such as at a pipe
hanger or supports.
4.4.2 Insulation Layering
4.4.2.1 Multi-layer insulation in accordance with Table 1 is required for
polyisocyanurate at temperatures of -20°C (-1°F) and below.
4.4.2.2 Multi-layer insulation in accordance with Table 1 is required for
cellular glass thicknesses greater than 75 mm (3 inch).

Table 1 – Layer Thicknesses for Multi-Layer Applications

Total Layer Thickness, mm (inch)
Thickness,
mm (inch) Inner Middle Outer
50 (2.0) 25 (1.0) - 25 (1.0)
65 (2.5) 25 (1.0) - 40 (1.5)
75 (3.0) 40 (1.5) - 40 (1.5)
90 (3.5) 40 (1.5) - 50 (2.0)
100 (4.0) 50 (2.0) - 50 (2.0)
115 (4.5) 50 (2.0) - 65 (2.5)
125 (5.0) 65 (2.5) - 65 (2.5)
140 (5.5) 65 (2.5) - 75 (3.0)
150 (6.0) 75 (3.0) - 75 (3.0)
165 (6.5) 75 (3.0) - 90 (3.5)
175 (7.0) 50 (2.0) 65 (2.5) 65 (2.5)
190 (7.5) 65 (2.5) 65 (2.5) 65 (2.5)
200 (8.0) 65 (2.5) 65 (2.5) 75 (3.0)
215 (8.5) 65 (2.5) 75 (3.0) 75 (3.0)
225 (9.0) 75 (3.0) 75 (3.0) 75 (3.0)
240 (9.5) 75 (3.0) 75 (3.0) 90 (3.5)
4.4.2.3 When applying insulation, the circumferential butt joints of each

section shall be staggered.
4.4.2.4 When applying multi-layer insulation, each succeeding layer shall be
staggered to the longitudinal and circumferential joint of the layer
beneath.
4.4.2.5 Joint sealer shall be applied to all joints of single layer and only to
joints of the outer layer of multi-layer applications.
4.4.2.6 Each layer of double-layer or multiple-layer insulation shall be held
in place separately.
4.4.3 Insulation Protrusions
4.4.3.1 Protrusions, other than nozzles, through the insulation on equipment
and piping shall be insulated for a minimum distance equal to 4
times the adjacent insulation thickness measured from the surfaces of
the equipment or pipe.
4.4.3.2 The insulation thickness for protrusions shall be 1/2 the insulation
thickness of the adjacent insulated surface but not less than 40 mm
(1.5 inch).
4.4.4 Vapor Stops
4.4.4.1 Vapor stops that seal the insulation to the pipe or equipment shall be
installed at all insulation terminations and changes in configurations.
These include, but are not limited to, elbows, flanges, pipe supports,
instrument connections, uninsulated vents, and relief valves.

4.4.4.2 Vapor stops shall consist of suitable joint sealant between pipe and
insulation and between layers of insulation.
4.4.4.3 Vapor stops shall extend a minimum of 50 mm (2 inches) from
insulation termination.
4.4.4.4 Vapor stops on insulation protrusions, instrument connections, and
insulation extensions of uninsulated vents shall extend the length of
insulation from the termination back to the insulated surface.
4.4.5 Insulation Securement
4.4.5.1 Rigid Insulation up to 300 mm (12 inches) outside diameter (OD)
shall be held in place with fiberglass reinforced pressure-sensitive
tape or stainless steel tie wires applied over the tape. All cut ends of
wire shall be embedded into the insulation.
4.4.5.2 Rigid Insulation 300 mm (12 inches) OD to 600 mm (24 inches) OD
shall be held in place with 13 mm (0.5 inch) wide by 0.50 mm (0.020
inch) thick Type 304 stainless steel bands and wing seals.
4.4.5.3 Rigid Insulation above 600 mm (24 inches) OD shall be held in place
with 19 mm (0.75 inch) wide by 0.50 mm (0.020 inch) thick bands
and wing seals.
4.4.5.4 Insulation securement shall be spaced on a maximum of 300 mm
(12 inches) centers.
4.4.5.5 Flexible elastomeric insulation shall be secured in accordance with
the Manufacturer’s published instructions.
4.4.6 Metal Jacketing
4.4.6.1 If fire protection is required in accordance with API 521, stainless
steel jacketing shall be installed on equipment and piping.
4.4.6.2 Exposed edges of metal jacketing shall be machine-bent or rolled to
eliminate sharp edges.
4.4.7 Metal Jacketing Securement
4.4.7.1 Metal jacketing to 600 mm (24 inches) OD shall be held in place
with 13 mm (0.5 inch) wide by 0.50 mm (0.020 inch) thick Type 304
stainless steel bands and wing seals.
4.4.7.2 Metal jacketing above 600 mm (24 inches) OD shall be held in place
with 19 mm (0.75 inch) wide by 0.50 mm (0.020 inch) thick
Type 304 stainless steel bands and wing seals.
4.4.7.3 Jacket banding shall be spaced on maximum 300 mm (12 inches)
centers.

4.4.8 Insulation System Contraction Provisions

4.4.8.1 Contraction joints shall be provided for rigid insulation materials on
all piping and horizontal equipment in accordance with Table 2.
4.4.8.2 Contraction joints shall also be provided in uninterrupted straight
pipe insulation when the run length is equal to or greater than 1/2 the
maximum allowed distance.
4.4.8.3 Contraction joints shall be provided below insulation supports on
vertical piping, except if above an elbow at the bottom of a pipe run
or directly above the pipe flanges, and on vertical equipment, except
the bottom insulation support on the skirt.
4.4.8.4 The contraction joint spacing shown in Table 2 shall be the
maximum distance allowable between restraint points in the
insulation system.
Comment: Restraint points are typically pipe supports, pipe
fittings, branch connections, flanges, and valves.
Table 2 – Contraction Joints
Maximum Contraction
Operating Temperature
Joint Spacing, m (ft)
°C °F Carbon Steel Stainless Steel
to -18 to 0 27.1 (89) 20.4 (67)
-19 to -46 -1 to -50 15.8 (52) 12.2 (40)
-47 to -73 -51 to -100 N.A. 8.5 (28)
-74 to -101 -101 to -150 N.A. 6.7 (22)
-102 to -129 -151 to -200 N.A. 5.5 (18)
-130 to -157 -201 to -250 N.A. 4.6 (15)
-158 to -184 -251 to -300 N.A. 4.0 (13)
4.4.8.5 Contraction joints shall be located at the approximate midpoint

between the restraints and shall be installed in each layer.
4.4.8.6 Contraction joints shall be in accordance with the following
requirements:
a. Single layer applications shall have an additional layer of the
same thickness insulation provided over contraction joints. The
additional insulation shall be of sufficient length to extend
75 mm (3 inches) beyond each side of the joints.
b. Multiple layer insulation shall have contraction joints staggered
between layers. Outer contraction joint shall be covered with a
flexible vapor seal.
c. Contraction joints shall be filled with unfaced low-density
fiberglass blanket.
d. The contraction joint filler shall at all times be protected from
rainfall or water until such a time as it is covered with either an
additional layer of insulation or the flexible rubber seal.

e. The flexible vapor seal local to the contraction joint insulation

shall be cut from 125 mm (5 inches) wide butyl rubber sheet.
The length of the butyl seal shall be adequate to provide a
75 mm (3 inches) circumferential lap.
f. Outer layer insulation surfaces within 50 mm (2 inches) from
each side of the contraction joint shall have the surface cells
filled with vapor retardant mastic. The coated surfaces shall be
allowed to dry to the touch.
g. The coated insulation on either side of the contraction joint shall
be wrapped with 50-mm (2-inch) wide tape (ribbon sealant). The
tape shall be cut to the length required to allow longitudinal tape
edges to butt tightly against each other without overlapping.
h. The flexible seal shall be wrapped over the contraction joint and
pressed into the tape previously installed on both sides of the
contraction joint. The seal shall be cut to the length required to
provide a 75 mm (3 inches) circumferential lap and the lapped
surfaces shall be bonded with adhesive.
i. Secure both sides of the seal with 19 mm (0.75 inch) wide
austenitic stainless steel bands.
4.4.9 Pipe Insulation Supports in Vertical Piping
4.4.9.1 If specified by purchaser, vertical piping insulation supports shall be
furnished shop-installed by the piping fabricator.
4.4.9.2 If additional vertical piping insulation supports are required, bolt-on
supports shall be furnished and field-installed.
4.4.9.3 Design of vertical pipe insulation supports shall be provided in the
proposal, and shall be subject to review and approval by purchaser.
4.4.9.4 Location of pipe insulation supports in vertical piping shall consider:
a. Maximum spacing of supports shall be 7.3 m (24 ft) of
uninterrupted length, but not less than specified in Table 2 for
contraction joints in vertical pipe insulation.
b. Insulation supports shall be provided above all flanged
connections.
c. Supports above flanged sections shall be located a minimum one
stud bolt length plus 25 mm (1 inch) from the back face of the
top flange.
d. Insulation supports shall be provided above elbows and tees, if
the vertical or diagonal run length is equal to or greater than the
maximum spacing allowed in Table 2 for contraction joints in
vertical pipe insulation.
e. If required above elbows or tees, supports shall be located
150 mm (6 inches) from the pipe-to-fitting weld.

4.4.10 Fitting, Flange and Valve Insulation

4.4.10.1 Molded, or routed insulation fittings shall be used when
commercially available.
4.4.10.2 Prefabricated insulation items shall be used in lieu of field fabricated
items.
4.4.10.3 Insulation for all fittings shall be fitted and assembled with tight
joints. Joining prefabricated assemblies shall be done with adhesives
designed for use in low temperature applications.
4.4.10.4 Insulation for fittings, flanges, and valves shall be fabricated in
accordance with ASTM C450 and the Adjunct.
4.4.10.5 Pipe ell covers for multiple layer insulation require a 65 mm
(2.5 inch) extension for the inner layer(s). The thickness of the
projection shall match the thickness of the inner layer(s) of the
adjacent pipe insulation.
4.4.11 Pipe Supports
4.4.11.1 Insulation terminations at cradle-type cold pipe supports with high-
density polyurethane foam shall be adhesive bonded to the pipe for a
minimum distance of 150 mm (6 inches).
4.4.11.2 Multiple layer insulation requires only the inner layer to be adhesive
bonded
4.4.12 Trunnion Insulation
4.4.12.1 Interiors of horizontal trunnions and vertical trunnions on the bottom
of an insulated surface shall be fully filled with dispensed
polyurethane foam.
4.4.12.2 Interiors of vertical trunnions on top of an insulated surface do not
require filling.
4.4.12.3 Foam injection holes shall be plugged with joint sealant. Open ended
trunnions shall have the exposed polyurethane foam surface finished
with fabric reinforced vapor retardant mastic.
4.4.13 Vapor Barriers
4.4.13.1 Before the application of weatherproof jacketing, all surfaces shall
be sealed with a vapor barrier mastic or membrane type vapor barrier
sheet, as indicated on the Material System Data Sheet.
4.4.13.2 Membrane type vapor barrier sheet shall be installed without fish
mouthing gaps or folds and shall have a minimum 50-mm (2-inch)
overlap at all joints.
4.4.13.3 Vapor barrier mastic and reinforcing fabric shall be installed in
accordance with the manufacturer’s printed instructions to the
minimum thickness indicated on the Material System Data Sheet.
4.4.13.4 Vapor barrier mastic shall be applied in a minimum of two coats: a
tack coat followed by a minimum of one finish coat after installation

of reinforcing fabric. Care shall be taken to completely fill and seal

the fabric openings.
4.4.13.5 Solvent-based elastomeric vapor barrier mastic shall be applied in
three layers for operating temperatures below -18°C (0°F), in
accordance with the manufacturer’s published instructions.
4.4.13.6 All other commercially available vapor barrier systems shall be
installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s printed instructions.
4.4.14 Insulation Finish
4.4.14.1 Weather jacketing shall be fitted tightly around vessel and piping
attachments that pass through the weather jacketing.
4.4.14.2 RTV silicone sealant shall be applied to the extent necessary to
prevent the entrance of water around penetrations through the
weather jacketing.
4.4.14.3 Circumferential and longitudinal laps in weather jacketing shall be
overlapped 50 mm (2 inches) to 75 mm (3 inches).
4.4.14.4 Non-metallic jacketing for flexible elastomeric insulation shall be
installed in accordance with the Manufacturer’s published
instructions.
4.4.15 Protection of Installed Insulation
4.4.15.1 Installed insulation shall have the required permanent protection or
temporary protection applied before the conclusion of each work shift.
4.4.15.2 Installed insulation shall have temporary protection applied if rain or
other forms of atmospheric moisture can damage the insulation
during the work day.
4.4.16 Wet Insulation
4.4.16.1 Insulation that becomes wet shall be removed and replaced with dry
insulation.
4.4.16.2 Wet insulation shall be discarded.
4.4.17 Work Area Housekeeping
4.4.17.1 Insulation materials shall be handled and disposed of in accordance
with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
4.4.17.2 Insulation-related materials, such as mastics, shall be handled and
applied with care to prevent splattering on adjacent facilities, such as
concrete foundations, paving, structural steel, equipment, piping,
gauge glasses, instruments, machined surfaces, valve stems, and
packing.
4.4.17.3 All mastic over-spray and splatter shall be removed immediately.
4.4.17.4 Flammable materials shall be stored away from ignition sources such
as welding operations.

4.4.17.5 Debris from insulation application work shall be removed from the
work area on a regular basis and placed in containers at the end of
the workday.
4.5 Quality Plan
A quality plan shall be provided with the proposal that includes the following:
a. Quality assurance, quality control, and inspection criteria
b. A method of providing the purchaser with verifiable evidence that all aspects of
quality are accepted and found acceptable by the supplier’s inspector during the
course of the insulation work
c. All elements identified by PIP INTG1000
d. Inspection hold points as necessary to assure work can be properly inspected
before any additional work is performed that could obscure defective materials or
installation
4.6 Inspection
4.6.1 All materials, fabrication, and installation work is subject to inspection by the
purchaser or the owner.
4.6.2 The purchaser's inspector shall review the quality procedures to verify the
following information:
a. Quality procedures are appropriate for the work scope being performed
and have been approved by purchaser.
b. The approved quality procedures have been implemented and are being
administrated by the quality personnel.
4.6.3 Items that are not in accordance with the purchase order shall be subject to
rejection.
4.6.4 Rejected material, fabrication, or installation work shall be replaced at no
cost to purchaser.
4.6.5 Unless otherwise specified, INTG1000-F shall be used for inspection
documentation.
4.7 Repairs
4.7.1 Damage to installed insulation shall be promptly reported to the purchaser.
The report shall include the location and nature of the damage.
4.7.2 Damage to insulation weather jacketing shall be repaired immediately if the
damage can result in additional damage to the insulation due to water leakage
into the system.
4.7.3 If permanent repair is not immediately practical, temporary repair of
damaged weather jacketing shall be required.
4.7.4 Damaged insulation shall be replaced if the nature of the damage will
adversely affect the thermal performance of the system.
4.7.5 Any disputes regarding the need for replacement of insulation shall be
referred to the purchaser for resolution.

ASSOC. PIP: DOCUMENTATION
INSC1000 REQUIREMENTS SHEET PIP INSC1000-D1
COLD SERVICE INSULATION PAGE 1 OF 4

MATERIALS AND INSTALLATION APRIL 2012
NO. DATE REVISION DESCRIPTION BY CHECKED APPROVED
PROJECT NO. PROJECT DOCUMENT NO.

FACILITY NAME
LOCATION
NUMBER TITLE REV DATE NOTES

INEG1000 INSULATION DESIGN GUIDE
INEG2000 GUIDELINES FOR USE OF INSULATION PRACTICES
INTG1000 INSULATION INSPECTION CHECKLIST
INIC1000 COLD INSULATION INSTALLATION DETAILS
INSC1000-D2 COLD SERVICE INSULATION SYSTEM PROJECT-SPECIFIC
REQUIREMENTS
INSC1000-D3
EXTENT OF COLD-SERVICE INSULATION
SELECTED MATERIALS SYSTEM DATA SHEETS

INSC1000-D10 YES NO CELLULAR GLASS BLOCK AND
FABRICATED SECTIONS
INSULATION SYSTEM
INSC1000-D11 YES NO POLYISOCYANURATE INSULATION
SYSTEM
INSC1000-D12 YES NO RIGID CELLULAR PHENOLIC THERMAL
INSULATION SYSTEM FOR PIPE AND
EQUIPMENT
INSC1000-D13 YES NO FLEXIBLE ELASTOMERIC CELLULAR
THERMAL INSULATION SYSTEM FOR
PIPE AND EQUIPMENT
INSC1000-D14 YES NO USER-DEFINED INSULATION SYSTEM
FOR PIPE AND EQUIPMENT
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
SELECTED INSULATION THICKNESS TABLES
INSC1000-F1 YES NO CELLULAR GLASS INSULATION FOR CC
ASTM C552 GRADE I (INCHES)
INSC1000-F2 YES NO CELLULAR GLASS INSULATION FOR CP
ASTM C552 GRADE I (INCHES)
INSC1000-F3 YES NO CELLULAR GLASS INSULATION -
COMBINED TABLE - ASTM C552
GRADE I (INCHES)
INSC1000-F4 YES NO POLYISOCYANURATE INSULATION FOR
CC ASTM C591 GRADE 2 (INCHES)
INSC1000-F5 YES NO POLYISOCYANURATE INSULATION FOR
CP ASTM C591 GRADE 2 (INCHES)
INSC1000-F6 YES NO POLYISOCYANURATE INSULATION –
GRADE 2 (INCHES)


FACILITY NAME
LOCATION
INSC1000-F7 YES NO RIGID CELLULAR PHENOLIC

INSULATION FOR CC - ASTM C1126,
TYPE III, GRADE 1 (INCHES)
INSULATION FOR CP - ASTM C1126,
TYPE III, GRADE 1 (INCHES)
INSULATION - COMBINED TABLE -
ASTM C1126, TYPE III, GRADE 1
(INCHES)
INSC1000-F10 YES NO FLEXIBLE ELASTOMERIC CELLULAR
GRADE 1 (INCHES)
GRADE 1 (INCHES)
ASTM C534, GRADE 1 (INCHES)
INSC1000-F13 YES NO USER-DEFINED INSULATION FOR CC
(INCHES)
INSC1000-F14 YES NO USER-DEFINED INSULATION FOR CP
(INCHES)
INSC1000-F15 YES NO USER-DEFINED INSULATION –
COMBINED TABLE (INCHES)
INSC1000-FM1 YES NO CELLULAR GLASS INSULATION FOR CC
ASTM C552 GRADE I (MM)
INSC1000-FM2 YES NO CELLULAR GLASS INSULATION FOR CP
ASTM C552 GRADE I (MM)
INSC1000-FM3 YES NO CELLULAR GLASS INSULATION -
GRADE I (MM)
INSC1000-FM4 YES NO POLYISOCYANURATE INSULATION FOR
CC ASTM C591 GRADE 2 (MM)
INSC1000-FM5 YES NO POLYISOCYANURATE INSULATION FOR
CP ASTM C591 GRADE 2 (MM)
INSC1000-FM6 YES NO POLYISOCYANURATE INSULATION –
GRADE 2 (MM)
INSC1000-FM7 YES NO RIGID CELLULAR PHENOLIC
TYPE III, GRADE 1 (MM)
TYPE III, GRADE 1 (MM)
ASTM C1126, TYPE III, GRADE 1 (MM)
INSC1000-FM10 YES NO FLEXIBLE ELASTOMERIC CELLULAR
GRADE 1 (MM)


FACILITY NAME
LOCATION

GRADE 1 (MM)
ASTM C534, GRADE 1 (MM)
INSC1000-FM13 YES NO USER-DEFINED INSULATION FOR CC
(MM)
INSC1000-FM14 YES NO USER-DEFINED INSULATION FOR CP
(MM)
INSC1000-FM15 YES NO USER-DEFINED INSULATION –
COMBINED TABLE (MM)
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
COLD INSULATION INSTALLATION DETAILS (REF. INIC1000)
INIC0001 YES NO GENERAL ARRANGEMENT – PIPING
INSULATION
INIC0002 YES NO PIPING - LAYERED INSULATION
INIC0003 YES NO PIPING - VERTICAL INSULATION
SUPPORT - SINGLE LAYER
INIC0004 YES NO PIPING - VERTICAL INSULATION
SUPPORT - MULTIPLE LAYERS
INIC0005 YES NO PIPING - SINGLE LAYER HORIZONTAL
CONTRACTION JOINT
INIC0006 YES NO PIPING - MULTIPLE LAYER
HORIZONTAL CONTRACTION JOINT
INIC0008 YES NO PIPING - FLANGE INSULATION
INIC0009 YES NO PIPING - INSULATION CONNECTIONS
INIC0010 YES NO VALVES WITH EXTENDED BONNETS
INIC0011 YES NO VALVES WITHOUT EXTENDED
BONNETS
INIC0050 YES NO VERTICAL VESSELS WITH OUTSIDE
DIAMETERS OVER 900 mm (36”)
INIC0051 YES NO VERTICAL VESSELS WITH OUTSIDE
DIAMETERS 900 mm (36”) AND LESS
INIC0052 YES NO VESSEL HEAD
INIC0054 YES NO VERTICAL VESSEL BOTTOM HEAD
INSULATION
INIC0055 YES NO NOZZLE
INIC0056 YES NO VESSEL STIFFENER INSULATION
DETAIL
INIC0059 YES NO TYPICAL CLIP DETAILS
INIC0061 YES NO LAP SEAM DETAIL


FACILITY NAME
LOCATION
INIC0062 YES NO HORIZONTAL VESSELS W/ OUTSIDE

DIAMETERS OVER 2400 mm (96”)
INIC0063 YES NO APPLICATION OF METAL GORES ON
HORIZONTAL VESSEL HEADS
INIC0064 YES NO HEAD INSULATION SECUREMENT
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
NOTES:
ASSOC. PIP:
INSC1000 DATA SHEET PIP INSC1000-D2
COLD SERVICE INSULATION SYSTEM PAGE 1 OF 1

PROJECT-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS APRIL 2012
FACILITY NAME: PROJECT NO.:

LOCATION: PROJECT DOCUMENT NO.:
OPERATING
SERVICE OR ITEM “TYPE” TEMP. THICKNESS
DESCRIPTION CODE °C °F MATERIAL TABLE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
NOTES:
ASSOC. PIP:
DATA SHEET PIP INSC1000-D3
INSC1000
PAGE 1 OF 1
EXTENT OF COLD-SERVICE INSULATION APRIL 2012

FACILITY NAME
LOCATION
INSULATION REQUIREMENTS FOR PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

(NOTE: PROJECT PIPING AND EQUIPMENT INSULATION SPECIFICATIONS MAY MODIFY THESE REQUIREMENTS.)
CC COLD SERVICE INSULATION FP FIRE PROTECTION INSULATION
CP CONDENSATION CONTROL (USER DEFINED)
ITEMS
CC CP
STRAIGHT OR BEND PIPE; SOCKETWELD, YES YES
THREADED OR BUTTWELD PIPE
FITTINGS; SOCKETWELD, THREADED OR
BUTTWELD VALVES
PIPE UNIONS YES YES
FLANGED PIPE FITTINGS, FLANGED YES YES
VALVES, FLANGE ORIFICE SETS, PIPING
FLANGES CONNECTED TO EQUIPMENT
NOZZLES, AND FLANGED SPECIAL ITEMS
(I.E., STRAINERS)
PRIMARY PIPING FOR INSTRUMENT YES YES
CONNECTIONS, SAMPLE PIPING, VENT
AND DRAIN PIPING
EXPANSION OR ROTATION JOINTS, SLIDE YES YES
VALVES, ETC.
INSTRUMENTS AND ASSOCIATED TUBE YES YES
RELIEF VALVES YES YES
CONTROL VALVES YES YES
TEE AND INLINE STRAINERS YES YES
VESSELS, SHELL AND HEAD SURFACES YES YES
VESSEL HANDHOLES YES YES
VESSEL MANWAYS YES YES
VESSEL INSTRUMENT TRIM YES YES
SHELL AND TUBE HEAT EXCHANGERS, YES YES
EXCLUDING FLANGED JOINTS
HEAT EXCHANGER FLANGED JOINTS YES YES
PUMP CASINGS, CANNED YES NO
PUMP CASINGS, OTHER NO NO
COMPRESSORS NO NO
NOTES:
ASSOC. PIP:
CELLULAR GLASS BLOCK AND PAGE 1 OF 3

FABRICATED SECTIONS INSULATION SYSTEM APRIL 2012
FACILITY NAME PROJECT NO.

LOCATION PROJECT DOCUMENT NO.
INSULATION SPECIFICATION: CELLULAR GLASS BLOCK AND FABRICATED SECTIONS SHALL CONFORM TO ASTM C552, GRADE 1, TYPES I, II, AND III,
INCLUDING ANNEXES, AND BE FABRICATED TO THE DIMENSIONS OF ASTM C450. ASPHALT SHALL BE USED FOR FABRICATION. OTHER FABRICATION
TECHNIQUES ARE ACCEPTABLE AS SPECIFIED BY PURCHASER.
APPROVED MANUFACTURERS
MANUFACTURER BRANDNAME MANUFACTURER BRANDNAME
ACCESSORY DESCRIPTION MANUFACTURER BRANDNAME

WEATHERPROOF All jacketing shall be furnished with integral, continuously heat-sealed Polysurlyn
JACKETING moisture barrier.
Aluminum jacketing for piping and equipment shall be stucco embossed finish. Head
segments, fitting and valve covers shall be smooth finish.
Jacketing shall be furnished mill finish.
Metal jacketing on vertical equipment 1200 mm (48 in.) and larger in diameter shall
be aluminum sheets, 0.6 mm (0.024-in.) thick with 32 mm (1-1/4-in.) pitch
corrugations.
Corrugated jacketing shall be approximately 825 mm (33-in.) to 1200 mm (48-in.)
wide by 3000 mm (10-ft) long. The length of corrugated jacketing shall be modified to
minimize waste and cutting.
Metal jacketing on horizontal equipment 1200 mm (48 in.) and larger in diameter shall
be aluminum 0.6 mm (0.024-in.) thick.
Metal jacketing on vessels less than 1200 mm (48 in.) in diameter, and all piping, shall
be aluminum, 0.5 mm (0.020-in.) thick and machine-rolled for circumferential fit.
Stainless steel jacketing, if required, shall be 0.25 mm (0.010-in.) thick.
ASSOC. PIP:



VAPOR BARRIER Vapor retardant finish for straight pipe and shell sections shall be butyl rubber
aluminum laminate film, 1.2 mm (0.050 in.) thick.
Vapor retardant finish for compound shapes (e.g. fittings, flanges, valves, heads, etc)
shall be fibrated asphalt cut-back mastic with ASTM E84 flame spread not exceeding
35. Mastic shall be applied in two coats, total 3 mm (0.125 in.) film thickness.
Reinforcing membrane for vapor retardant mastic shall be a leno weave, synthetic
fabric, with a maximum 8 x 8 mesh density.
SEALANTS Joint sealant shall be a single component, off white color, non-hardening vapor
barrier sealant with a service temperature range of -157°C to 71°C (-251°F to 160°F).
Joint sealant for insulation subject to steam out shall be a single component,
aluminum color butyl rubber based material having an average solids content of 52 to
58% by volume and a service temperature range of -73°C to 121°C (-100°F to
250°F).
Metal sealant shall be RTV silicone, aluminum or gray color, suitable for continuous
service to 204°C (400°F) and intermittent service to 260°C (500°F).
FASTENERS All banding shall be Type 304 austenitic stainless steel conforming to ASTM A167
and A480 and be furnished deburred. Banding seals shall be Type 304 stainless
steel, conforming to ASTM A167, heavy duty wing type for all applications.
Glass filament tape shall be 25 mm (1 in.) wide with pressure-sensitive adhesive.
ASSOC. PIP:



OTHER Insulation contraction joint material shall be a 16 to 24 kg/m³ (1.0 to 1.5 lb/ft³) nominal
density unfaced fiberglass blanket, consisting of random oriented fiberglass, suitable
for service from -198°C to 232°C (-325°F to 450°F).
Flexible seal over outer layer insulation contraction joints shall be 125 mm (5 inch)
nominal width x 0.8 mm (0.03 inch) nominal thickness butyl rubber sheet.
Tape used to seal between the insulation adjacent to contraction joints and the rubber
sheet contraction joint seal shall be a 3 mm (0.125 inch) thickness x 50 mm (2 inch)
width 100% solids synthetic rubber sealant in rolled ribbon form.
Adhesive for bonding insulation to substrates where use of mechanical fasteners is
not practical shall be a light brown colored, two component, high strength urethane
adhesive with an average solids content of 97% by volume when mixed.
ASSOC. PIP:
PAGE 1 OF 3
POLYISOCYANURATE INSULATION SYSTEM APRIL 2012

INSULATION SPECIFICATION: RIGID PREFORMED CELLULAR POLYISOCYANURATE SHALL CONFORM TO ASTM C591, GRADE 2, AND SHALL BE
FABRICATED TO THE DIMENSIONS OF ASTM C450 AND ASTM C585.
MINIMUM DENSITY PER ASTM C591: kg/m³ lbs/ft³

Metal jacketing on vertical equipment 1200 mm (48 inches) and larger in diameter shall
be aluminum sheets, 0.6-mm (0.024-inch) thick with 32-mm (1-1/4-inch) pitch
corrugations.
Metal jacketing on horizontal equipment 1200 mm (48 inches) and larger in diameter
shall be aluminum 0.6-mm (0.024-inch) thick.
Metal jacketing on vessels less than 1200 mm (48 inches) in diameter, and all piping,
shall be aluminum, 0.5-mm (0.020-inch) thick and machine-rolled for circumferential fit.
Stainless steel jacketing, if required, shall be 0.25-mm (0.010-inch) thick.
ASSOC. PIP:
PAGE 2 OF 3


shall be elastomeric, solvent-borne mastic, min. 40% solids by vol., ASTM E84 flame
spread less than 20. Mastic applied in two coats, total 1.3 mm (0.05 in.) DFT.
250°F).
ASSOC. PIP:
PAGE 3 OF 3


ASSOC. PIP:
RIGID CELLULAR PHENOLIC THERMAL PAGE 1 OF 3

INSULATION SYSTEM FOR PIPE AND EQUIPMENT APRIL 2012

INSULATION SPECIFICATION: RIGID CELLULAR PHENOLIC THERMAL INSULATION SHALL CONFORM TO ASTM C1126, TYPE III, GRADE 1. FACINGS
SHALL BE SUPPLIED AS INDICATED.

Metal jacketing on vertical equipment 1200 mm (48 inches) and larger in diameter
shall be aluminum sheets, 0.6-mm (0.024-inch) thick with 32-mm (1-1/4-inch) pitch
corrugations.
Metal jacketing on horizontal equipment 1200 mm (48 inches) and larger in diameter
shall be aluminum 0.6-mm (0.024-inch) thick.
Metal jacketing on vessels less than 1200 mm (48 inches) in diameter, and all piping,
shall be aluminum, 0.5-mm (0.020-inch) thick and machine-rolled for circumferential
fit.
Stainless steel jacketing, if required, shall be 0.25-mm (0.010-inch) thick.
ASSOC. PIP:



shall be elastomeric, solvent-borne mastic, min. 40% solids by vol., ASTM E84 flame
spread less than 20. Mastic applied in two coats, total 1.3 mm (0.05 in.) DFT.
250°F).
ASSOC. PIP:



ASSOC. PIP:
FLEXIBLE ELASTOMERIC CELLULAR THERMAL PAGE 1 OF 1


INSULATION SPECIFICATION: FLEXIBLE ELASTOMERIC CELLULAR THERMAL INSULATION SHALL CONFORM TO ASTM C534, GRADE 3, TYPE I
(TUBULAR) AND TYPE II (SHEET).

NONMETALLIC Liquid-applied coating and reinforcing membrane, as recommended by manufacturer.
JACKETING
Sheet material, thickness and composition as recommended by manufacturer.
ADHESIVES Application adhesives shall be as recommended by manufacturer.

ASSOC. PIP:
USER-DEFINED PAGE 1 OF 2

INSULATION SPECIFICATION:

WEATHERPROOF
JACKETING
VAPOR BARRIER
SEALANTS
FASTENERS
ASSOC. PIP:
USER-DEFINED PAGE 2 OF 2

INSULATION SPECIFICATION:

OTHER
ASSOC. PIP:
INSC1000 INSULATION THICKNESS TABLE PIP INSC1000-F1
CELLULAR GLASS INSULATION FOR CC PAGE 1 OF 1

APRIL 2012

Operating Temperature, °F
Pipe Size
49 24 -1 -26 -51 -76 -101 -126 -151 -176 -201 -226 -251 -276 -301
or O.D.
to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to
(NPS) (in.)
50 25 0 -25 -50 -75 -100 -125 -150 -175 -200 -225 -250 -275 -300 -325
1/2
3/4
1
1 1/2
2
3
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
30
36
48
Flat
NOTES:
ASSOC. PIP:
CELLULAR GLASS INSULATION FOR CP PAGE 1 OF 1

APRIL 2012

Pipe Size
49 24 -1 -26 -51 -76 -101 -126 -151 -176 -201 -226 -251 -276 -301
or O.D.
(NPS) (in.)
50 25 0 -25 -50 -75 -100 -125 -150 -175 -200 -225 -250 -275 -300 -325
1/2
3/4
1
1 1/2
2
3
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
30
36
48
Flat
NOTES:
ASSOC. PIP:
CELLULAR GLASS INSULATION - COMBINED TABLE PAGE 1 OF 1

APRIL 2012

Pipe Size
49 24 -1 -26 -51 -76 -101 -126 -151 -176 -201 -226 -251 -276 -301
or O.D.
(NPS) (in.)
50 25 0 -25 -50 -75 -100 -125 -150 -175 -200 -225 -250 -275 -300 -325
1/2
3/4
1
1 1/2
2
3
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
30
36
48
Flat
NOTES:
ASSOC. PIP:
POLYISOCYANURATE INSULATION FOR CC PAGE 1 OF 1

APRIL 2012
ASTM C591 Grade 2 (inches)

Pipe Size
49 24 -1 -26 -51 -76 -101 -126 -151 -176 -201 -226 -251 -276
or O.D.
to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to
(NPS) (in.)
50 25 0 -25 -50 -75 -100 -125 -150 -175 -200 -225 -250 -275 -297
1/2
3/4
1
1 1/2
2
3
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
30
36
48
Flat
NOTES:
ASSOC. PIP:
POLYISOCYANURATE INSULATION FOR CP PAGE 1 OF 1

APRIL 2012

Pipe Size
49 24 -1 -26 -51 -76 -101 -126 -151 -176 -201 -226 -251 -276
or O.D.
(NPS) (in.)
50 25 0 -25 -50 -75 -100 -125 -150 -175 -200 -225 -250 -275 -297
1/2
3/4
1
1 1/2
2
3
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
30
36
48
Flat
NOTES:
ASSOC. PIP:
POLYISOCYANURATE INSULATION - COMBINED TABLE PAGE 1 OF 1

APRIL 2012

Pipe Size
49 24 -1 -26 -51 -76 -101 -126 -151 -176 -201 -226 -251 -276
or O.D.
(NPS) (in.)
50 25 0 -25 -50 -75 -100 -125 -150 -175 -200 -225 -250 -275 -297
1/2
3/4
1
1 1/2
2
3
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
30
36
48
Flat
NOTES:
ASSOC. PIP:
RIGID CELLULAR PHENOLIC INSULATION FOR CC PAGE 1 OF 1

APRIL 2012
ASTM C1126, Type III, Grade 1 (inches)

Pipe Size
49 24 -1 -26 -51 -76 -101 -126 -151 -176 -201 -226 -251 -276
or O.D.
(NPS) (in.)
50 25 0 -25 -50 -75 -100 -125 -150 -175 -200 -225 -250 -275 -290
1/2
3/4
1
1 1/2
2
3
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
30
36
48
Flat
NOTES:
ASSOC. PIP:
RIGID CELLULAR PHENOLIC INSULATION FOR CP PAGE 1 OF 1

APRIL 2012

Pipe Size
49 24 -1 -26 -51 -76 -101 -126 -151 -176 -201 -226 -251 -276
or O.D.
(NPS) (in.)
50 25 0 -25 -50 -75 -100 -125 -150 -175 -200 -225 -250 -275 -290
1/2
3/4
1
1 1/2
2
3
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
30
36
48
Flat
NOTES:
ASSOC. PIP:
RIGID CELLULAR PHENOLIC INSULATION - COMBINED TABLE PAGE 1 OF 1

APRIL 2012

Pipe Size
49 24 -1 -26 -51 -76 -101 -126 -151 -176 -201 -226 -251 -276
or O.D.
(NPS) (in.)
50 25 0 -25 -50 -75 -100 -125 -150 -175 -200 -225 -250 -275 -290
1/2
3/4
1
1 1/2
2
3
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
30
36
48
Flat
NOTES:
ASSOC. PIP:
FLEXIBLE ELASTOMERIC CELLULAR INSULATION FOR CC PAGE 1 OF 1

APRIL 2012
ASTM C534, Grade 1 (inches)

Pipe Size
49 24 -1 -26 -51 -76 -101 -126 -151 -176 -201 -226 -251 -276
or O.D.
(NPS) (in.)
50 25 0 -25 -50 -75 -100 -125 -150 -175 -200 -225 -250 -275 -297
1/2
3/4
1
1 1/2
2
3
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
30
36
48
Flat
NOTES:
ASSOC. PIP:
FLEXIBLE ELASTOMERIC CELLULAR INSULATION FOR CP PAGE 1 OF 1

APRIL 2012

Pipe Size
49 24 -1 -26 -51 -76 -101 -126 -151 -176 -201 -226 -251 -276
or O.D.
(NPS) (in.)
50 25 0 -25 -50 -75 -100 -125 -150 -175 -200 -225 -250 -275 -297
1/2
3/4
1
1 1/2
2
3
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
30
36
48
Flat
NOTES:
ASSOC. PIP:
FLEXIBLE ELASTOMERIC CELLULAR INSULATION - COMBINED TABLE PAGE 1 OF 1

APRIL 2012

Pipe Size
49 24 -1 -26 -51 -76 -101 -126 -151 -176 -201 -226 -251 -276
or O.D.
(NPS) (in.)
50 25 0 -25 -50 -75 -100 -125 -150 -175 -200 -225 -250 -275 -297
1/2
3/4
1
1 1/2
2
3
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
30
36
48
Flat
NOTES:
ASSOC. PIP:
PAGE 1 OF 1
USER-DEFINED INSULATION FOR CC (Inches) APRIL 2012

INSULATION:
Pipe Size
49 24 -1 -26 -51 -76 -101 -126 -151 -176 -201 -226 -251 -276 -301
or O.D.
(NPS) (in.)
50 25 0 -25 -50 -75 -100 -125 -150 -175 -200 -225 -250 -275 -300 -325
1/2
3/4
1
1 1/2
2
3
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
30
36
48
Flat
NOTES:
ASSOC. PIP:
PAGE 1 OF 1
USER-DEFINED INSULATION FOR CP (Inches) APRIL 2012

INSULATION:
Pipe Size
49 24 -1 -26 -51 -76 -101 -126 -151 -176 -201 -226 -251 -276 -301
or O.D.
(NPS) (in.)
50 25 0 -25 -50 -75 -100 -125 -150 -175 -200 -225 -250 -275 -300 -325
1/2
3/4
1
1 1/2
2
3
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
30
36
48
Flat
NOTES:
ASSOC. PIP:
PAGE 1 OF 1
USER-DEFINED INSULATION FOR COMBINED TABLE (Inches) APRIL 2012

INSULATION:
Pipe Size
49 24 -1 -26 -51 -76 -101 -126 -151 -176 -201 -226 -251 -276 -301
or O.D.
(NPS) (in.)
50 25 0 -25 -50 -75 -100 -125 -150 -175 -200 -225 -250 -275 -300 -325
1/2
3/4
1
1 1/2
2
3
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
30
36
48
Flat
NOTES:
ASSOC. PIP:
INSC1000 INSULATION THICKNESS TABLE PIP INSC1000-FM1
CELLULAR GLASS INSULATION FOR CC PAGE 1 OF 1

APRIL 2012
ASTM C552 Grade I (mm)

Operating Temperature, °C
Pipe Size
9 -1 -11 -21 -31 -41 -51 -61 -71 -81 -91 -101 -111 -121 -131 -141 -151 -161 -171 -181 -191
or O.D.
to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to
(NPS) (in.)
10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 -90 -100 -110 -120 -130 -140 -150 -160 -170 -180 -190 -200
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/2
2
3
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
30
36
48
Flat
NOTES:
ASSOC. PIP:
CELLULAR GLASS INSULATION FOR CP PAGE 1 OF 1

APRIL 2012

Pipe Size
9 -1 -11 -21 -31 -41 -51 -61 -71 -81 -91 -101 -111 -121 -131 -141 -151 -161 -171 -181 -191
or O.D.
(NPS) (in.)
10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 -90 -100 -110 -120 -130 -140 -150 -160 -170 -180 -190 -200
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/2
2
3
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
30
36
48
Flat
NOTES:
ASSOC. PIP:
CELLULAR GLASS INSULATION - COMBINED TABLE PAGE 1 OF 1

APRIL 2012

Pipe Size
9 -1 -11 -21 -31 -41 -51 -61 -71 -81 -91 -101 -111 -121 -131 -141 -151 -161 -171 -181 -191
or O.D.
(NPS) (in.)
10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 -90 -100 -110 -120 -130 -140 -150 -160 -170 -180 -190 -200
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/2
2
3
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
30
36
48
Flat
NOTES:
ASSOC. PIP:
POLYISOCYANURATE INSULATION FOR CC PAGE 1 OF 1

APRIL 2012
ASTM C591 Grade 2 (mm)

Pipe Size
9 -1 -11 -21 -31 -41 -51 -61 -71 -81 -91 -101 -111 -121 -131 -141 -151 -161 -171 -181
or O.D.
to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to
(NPS) (in.)
10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 -90 -100 -110 -120 -130 -140 -150 -160 -170 -180 -183
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/2
2
3
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
30
36
48
Flat
NOTES:
ASSOC. PIP:
POLYISOCYANURATE INSULATION FOR CP PAGE 1 OF 1

APRIL 2012

Pipe Size
9 -1 -11 -21 -31 -41 -51 -61 -71 -81 -91 -101 -111 -121 -131 -141 -151 -161 -171 -181
or O.D.
(NPS) (in.)
10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 -90 -100 -110 -120 -130 -140 -150 -160 -170 -180 -183
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/2
2
3
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
30
36
48
Flat
NOTES:
ASSOC. PIP:
POLYISOCYANURATE INSULATION - COMBINED TABLE PAGE 1 OF 1

APRIL 2012

Pipe Size
9 -1 -11 -21 -31 -41 -51 -61 -71 -81 -91 -101 -111 -121 -131 -141 -151 -161 -171 -181
or O.D.
(NPS) (in.)
10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 -90 -100 -110 -120 -130 -140 -150 -160 -170 -180 -183
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/2
2
3
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
30
36
48
Flat
NOTES:
ASSOC. PIP:
RIGID CELLULAR PHENOLIC INSULATION FOR CC PAGE 1 OF 1

APRIL 2012
ASTM C1126, Type III, Grade 1 (mm)

Pipe Size
9 -1 -11 -21 -31 -41 -51 -61 -71 -81 -91 -101 -111 -121 -131 -141 -151 -161 -171
or O.D.
to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to
(NPS) (in.)
10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 -90 -100 -110 -120 -130 -140 -150 -160 -170 -179
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/2
2
3
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
30
36
48
Flat
NOTES:
ASSOC. PIP:
RIGID CELLULAR PHENOLIC INSULATION FOR CP PAGE 1 OF 1

APRIL 2012

Pipe Size
9 -1 -11 -21 -31 -41 -51 -61 -71 -81 -91 -101 -111 -121 -131 -141 -151 -161 -171
or O.D.
(NPS) (in.)
10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 -90 -100 -110 -120 -130 -140 -150 -160 -170 -179
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/2
2
3
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
30
36
48
Flat
NOTES:
ASSOC. PIP:
RIGID CELLULAR PHENOLIC INSULATION - COMBINED TABLE PAGE 1 OF 1

APRIL 2012

Pipe Size
9 -1 -11 -21 -31 -41 -51 -61 -71 -81 -91 -101 -111 -121 -131 -141 -151 -161 -171
or O.D.
(NPS) (in.)
10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 -90 -100 -110 -120 -130 -140 -150 -160 -170 -179
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/2
2
3
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
30
36
48
Flat
NOTES:
ASSOC. PIP:
FLEXIBLE ELASTOMERIC CELLULAR INSULATION FOR CC PAGE 1 OF 1

APRIL 2012
ASTM C534, Grade 1 (mm)

Pipe Size
9 -1 -11 -21 -31 -41 -51 -61 -71 -81 -91 -101 -111 -121 -131 -141 -151 -161 -171 -181
or O.D.
(NPS) (in.)
10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 -90 -100 -110 -120 -130 -140 -150 -160 -170 -180 -183
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/2
2
3
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
30
36
48
Flat
NOTES:
ASSOC. PIP:
FLEXIBLE ELASTOMERIC CELLULAR INSULATION FOR CP PAGE 1 OF 1

APRIL 2012

Pipe Size
9 -1 -11 -21 -31 -41 -51 -61 -71 -81 -91 -101 -111 -121 -131 -141 -151 -161 -171 -181
or O.D.
(NPS) (in.)
10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 -90 -100 -110 -120 -130 -140 -150 -160 -170 -180 -183
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/2
2
3
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
30
36
48
Flat
NOTES:
ASSOC. PIP:
FLEXIBLE ELASTOMERIC CELLULAR INSULATION - COMBINED TABLE PAGE 1 OF 1

MARCH 2012

Pipe Size
9 -1 -11 -21 -31 -41 -51 -61 -71 -81 -91 -101 -111 -121 -131 -141 -151 -161 -171 -181
or O.D.
(NPS) (in.)
10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 -90 -100 -110 -120 -130 -140 -150 -160 -170 -180 -183
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/2
2
3
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
30
36
48
Flat
NOTES:
ASSOC. PIP:
PAGE 1 OF 1
USER-DEFINED INSULATION FOR CC (mm) APRIL 2012

INSULATION:
Pipe Size
9 -1 -11 -21 -31 -41 -51 -61 -71 -81 -91 -101 -111 -121 -131 -141 -151 -161 -171 -181 -191
or O.D.
(NPS) (in.)
10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 -90 -100 -110 -120 -130 -140 -150 -160 -170 -180 -190 -200
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/2
2
3
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
30
36
48
Flat
NOTES:
ASSOC. PIP:
PAGE 1 OF 1
USER-DEFINED INSULATION FOR CP (mm) APRIL 2012

INSULATION:
Pipe Size
9 -1 -11 -21 -31 -41 -51 -61 -71 -81 -91 -101 -111 -121 -131 -141 -151 -161 -171 -181 -191
or O.D.
(NPS) (in.)
10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 -90 -100 -110 -120 -130 -140 -150 -160 -170 -180 -190 -200
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/2
2
3
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
30
36
48
Flat
NOTES:
ASSOC. PIP:
PAGE 1 OF 1
USER-DEFINED INSULATION FOR COMBINED TABLE (mm) APRIL 2012

INSULATION:
Pipe Size
9 -1 -11 -21 -31 -41 -51 -61 -71 -81 -91 -101 -111 -121 -131 -141 -151 -161 -171 -181 -191
or O.D.
(NPS) (in.)
10 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 -50 -60 -70 -80 -90 -100 -110 -120 -130 -140 -150 -160 -170 -180 -190 -200
1/2
3/4
1
1-1/2
2
3
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
30
36
48
Flat
NOTES:

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Process Industry Practices

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INSC1000-F6 – Insulation Thickness Table INSC1000-FM7 – Insulation Thickness

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2.1 Process Industry Practices (PIP)

American Petroleum Institute (API)

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4.1 Project Scope

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by more than 50 percent from the chemical analysis of the

4.3 Storage and Handling of Insulation Materials

4.4 Installation Requirements

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4.4.1.4 Unless otherwise specified, insulation shall not be applied until

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Table 1 – Layer Thicknesses for Multi-Layer Applications

4.4.2.3 When applying insulation, the circumferential butt joints of each

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4.4.8 Insulation System Contraction Provisions

4.4.8.5 Contraction joints shall be located at the approximate midpoint

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e. The flexible vapor seal local to the contraction joint insulation

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4.4.10 Fitting, Flange and Valve Insulation

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of reinforcing fabric. Care shall be taken to completely fill and seal

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COLD SERVICE INSULATION PAGE 1 OF 4

NO. DATE REVISION DESCRIPTION BY CHECKED APPROVED

PROJECT NO. PROJECT DOCUMENT NO.

NUMBER TITLE REV DATE NOTES

SELECTED MATERIALS SYSTEM DATA SHEETS

COLD SERVICE INSULATION PAGE 2 OF 4

PROJECT NO. PROJECT DOCUMENT NO.

INSC1000-F7 YES NO RIGID CELLULAR PHENOLIC

COLD SERVICE INSULATION PAGE 3 OF 4

PROJECT NO. PROJECT DOCUMENT NO.

INSC1000-FM11 YES NO FLEXIBLE ELASTOMERIC CELLULAR

COLD SERVICE INSULATION PAGE 4 OF 4

PROJECT NO. PROJECT DOCUMENT NO.

INIC0062 YES NO HORIZONTAL VESSELS W/ OUTSIDE

COLD SERVICE INSULATION SYSTEM PAGE 1 OF 1

NO. DATE REVISION DESCRIPTION BY CHECKED APPROVED

FACILITY NAME: PROJECT NO.:

NO. DATE REVISION DESCRIPTION BY CHECKED APPROVED

PROJECT NO. PROJECT DOCUMENT NO.

INSULATION REQUIREMENTS FOR PIPING AND EQUIPMENT

CELLULAR GLASS BLOCK AND PAGE 1 OF 3

NO. DATE REVISION DESCRIPTION BY CHECKED APPROVED

FACILITY NAME PROJECT NO.

ACCESSORY DESCRIPTION MANUFACTURER BRANDNAME

CELLULAR GLASS BLOCK AND PAGE 2 OF 3

FACILITY NAME PROJECT NO.

ACCESSORY DESCRIPTION MANUFACTURER BRANDNAME

CELLULAR GLASS BLOCK AND PAGE 3 OF 3

FACILITY NAME PROJECT NO.