TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

INSULATING AND REFRACTORY FIREBRICK

MB11-2M

DATE: 31 MAR 2003 ENGINEERING SERVICES BY KBR TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC. PAGE 1 OF 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Title Page No.

1. GENERAL ......................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Scope..............................................................................................................................................1
1.2 KBR Documents and Industry Standards.......................................................................................1
2. MATERIALS ...................................................................................................................................1
2.1 Insulating Firebrick..........................................................................................................................1
2.2 Refractory Firebrick ........................................................................................................................2
2.3 Mortar..............................................................................................................................................2
2.4 Dimensions .....................................................................................................................................2
3. TESTING AND INSPECTION ........................................................................................................2
3.1 Testing ............................................................................................................................................2
3.2 Inspection........................................................................................................................................3

1. GENERAL

1.1 Scope

This specification, KBR Purchasing Standard MB2-1PS and SDR-2MB-5 cover the requirements for the bulk
purchase of insulating and refractory firebrick for furnaces. Exceptions to this Specification, if any, and
abbreviations are in accordance with KBR Technical Standard MB15-1TS.

1.2 KBR Documents and Industry Standards

The following documents are referenced herein and form part of the Order. Additional KBR documents, when
applicable, will be listed in the Requisition. Applicable dates of issue for industry standards shall be as indicated
in the KBR Technical Standard MB15-1TS.

KBR DOCUMENTS
MB2-1PS, "Purchasing Requirements for Furnace Materials, Components, and Equipment"
MB15-1TS, “General Furnace Specification”
SDR-2MB-5, “Supplier Data Requirements – Refractories”

AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM)

ASTM C27, "Standard Classification of Fireclay and High-Alumina Refractory Brick"
ASTM C93, "Cold Crushing Strength and Modulus of Rupture for Insulating Firebrick" (Withdrawn)
ASTM C134, "Size, Dimensional Measurement, and Bulk Density of Refractory Brick and Insulating
Firebrick"
ASTM C155, "Classification of Insulating Firebrick"
ASTM C182, "Thermal Conductivity of Insulating Firebrick"
ASTM C210, "Test Method for Reheat Change of Insulating Firebrick"

2. MATERIALS

2.1 Insulating Firebrick

Insulating firebrick shall conform to the requirements of the specified Group Identification Numbers of
ASTM C155 and to the additional properties shown in Table I.
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2.2 Refractory Firebrick

2.2.1 Refractory firebrick shall conform to the requirements of ASTM C27.

2.2.2 Refractory firebrick shall be High Duty, Regular or Spall Resistant, or Super Duty Spall Resistant as
described in Table I of ASTM C27. The type of firebrick shall be specified in the Order.

2.3 Mortar

Sufficient quantity of air setting mortar for dipped brick construction shall be supplied unless otherwise specified
in the Purchase Order. The mortar shall be compatible with refractory or insulating bricks being supplied.

2.4 Dimensions

2.4.1 Unless otherwise noted, bricks specified as straights shall be 9 in. x 4 1/2 in. x 3 in. (230 mm x 115 mm
x 75 mm) and splits shall be 9 in. x 4 1/2 in. x 1 1/2 in. (230 mm x 115 mm x 38 mm).

2.4.2 Tongued and grooved bricks shall have 11/16 inch (17.5 mm) radius grooves and 9/16 inch (14.5 mm)
radius tongues on 3 3/8 inch (86 mm) center to center along 9 inch (230 mm) brick length. Bricks typically will
be 9 in. x 6 in. x 3 in. (230 mm x 150 mm x 75 mm) with tongues and grooves located along 9 in. x 6 in.
(230 mm x 150 mm) surfaces.

3. TESTING AND INSPECTION

3.1 Testing

3.1.1 Frequency of Tests

Chemical Composition One (1) test per batch or run

Bulk Density Three (3) tests per batch or run or three (3) tests per day, whichever is greater
Cold Crushing Three (3) tests per batch or run or three (3) tests per day, whichever is greater
Reheat Change One (1) test per batch or run
Thermal Conductivity One (1) test per batch or run (insulating firebrick only)

3.1.2 Sample Sizes

Chemical Composition One (1) 9 in. x 4 1/2 in. x 3 in. (230 mm x 115 mm x 75 mm)
Bulk Density One (1) 9 in. x 4 1/2 in. x 3 in. (230 mm x 115 mm x 75 mm)
Cold Crushing One (1) 9 in. x 4 1/2 in. x 3 in. (230 mm x 115 mm x 75 mm)
Reheat Change Three (3) 9 in. x 4 1/2 in. x 3 in. (230 mm x 115 mm x 75 mm)
Thermal Conductivity Six (6) 9 in. x 4 1/2 in. x 3 in. (230 mm x 115 mm x 75 mm)
(Insulating firebrick only) (Note 1)

Note (1) Thermal conductivity test may be waived if the supplier can produce documentation to support
successful testing of the material within the past (12) months prior to issuing the Purchase Order
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3.2 Inspection

The inspector representing the Purchaser shall have entry at all times, while work on the contract of the
Purchaser is being performed, to all parts of the manufacturer's works that concern the manufacture of the
material ordered. The manufacturer shall afford the inspector all reasonable facilities to ensure that the material
is being furnished in accordance with this specification. All required tests and inspection shall be made at the
place of manufacture prior to shipment unless otherwise specified, and will be conducted to avoid unnecessary
interference with the work operation.

TABLE I - PROPERTIES OF INSULATING FIREBRICK

Properties and
Group 20 Group 23 Group 26 Group 28
Test Methods
2000oF 2300oF 2600oF 2800oF
Max. Service
(1093oC) (1260oC) (1427oC) (1538oC)
Temperature

Manufacturer's Manufacturer's Manufacturer's Manufacturer's

Chemical Composition
Standard Standard Standard Standard
Max. Bulk Density 40 lb/ft3 48 lb/ft3 54 lb/ft3 60 lb/ft3
per ASTM C134 (1) (641 kg/m3) (769 kg/m3) (865 kg/m3) (961 kg/m3)
Max. Reheat Linear 2% 2% 2% 2%
Change per ASTM C210 1950oF 2250oF 2550oF 2750oF
(1) at Test Temp. of (1065oC) (1232oC) (1400oC) (1510oC)
Min. Cold Crushing 100 psi 140 psi 190 psi 190 psi
Strength per ASTM C93 (7.03 kg/cm2) (9.84 kg/cm2) (13.36 kg/cm2) (13.36 kg/cm2)
Thermal Conductivity 2.0 2.5 2.9 3.6
"k" per ASTM C182 (2) (0.288) (0.360) (0.418) (0.519)
at Temperature 1200oF 1500oF 1700oF 2000oF
(640oC) (815oC) (927oC) (1093oC)
"k" 2.3 3.0 3.8 4.0
(0.331) (0.432) (0.548) (0.576)
at Temperature 1600oF 1900oF 2100oF 2400oF
(871oC) (1038oC) (1149oC) (1315oC)
Thermal Expansion at
(3) (3) (3) (3)
Service Temperature

Notes to Table I:

(1) These properties are requirements of ASTM C155.

(2) The units for "k" are: BTU•in./hr•ft2 oF (W/m•K).
(3) Supplier shall specify.