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Insulation Specifications
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Insulation Specification
1. GENERAL
1.1 Work Included
1.1.A. Subcontractor shall furnish all materials, equipment and labor required for insulation of piping in
accordance with this specification.
The work under this specification includes insulation of the following:
1.1.A.1. Tanks
1.1.A.2. Vessels
1.1.A.3. Piping
1.1.A.4. Mechanical equipment
1.1.A.5. Valves
2. PRODUCTS
2.1 Acceptable Manufacturers
2.1.A. Acceptable manufacturers of fiberglass insulation are:
2.1.A.1. Certain-Teed Snap-On

2.1.A.2. Owens-Corning Fiberglass Corporation
2.1.A.3. Manville
2.1.B. Acceptable manufacturer of cellar glass insulation is:
2.1.B.1. Pittsburgh-Corning - Foamglas
2.1.C. Acceptable manufacturers of closed cell rubber insulation are:
2.1.C.1. Rubatex Corporation

2.1.C.2. Armstrong - Armaflex
2.2 Materials (General)
2.2.A. Materials containing asbestos fiber are prohibited.
2.2.B. Silicon caulking shall not be used in identified areas in the plant. Silicon vapors will damage the
combustible detectors if present.
2.2.C. Polystyrene and polyurethane material shall not be used for inside installations, unless specifically
approved by the Project Manager in writing.
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2.2.D. Pipe insulation shall be in form fitting sections, pre-molded to fit the pipe. Flanges, pump housings,
flanged valves and automated valves shall be insulated with removable covers as specified in Section
2.4 below, so that it may be removed and reinstalled for dismantling equipment without damaging the
insulation.
2.2.E. Insulation and accessories such as adhesives, mastics, cements, tape and jackets, unless specifically
excepted by the Project Manager, shall have a flame-spread rating of not more than 25 and a smoke
developed rating of not more than 50. No fugitive or corrosive treatments shall be employed to impart
flame resistance.
2.2.F. Flame Spread and Smoke Developed Ratings shall be determined by Method of Test of Surface
Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, NFPA No. 255, ASTM E84 or UL 723.
2.2.G. Products or their shipping cartons shall bear a label indicating that flame and smoke rating do not
exceed the above requirements.
2.3 Materials (Insulation)
2.3.A. Fiberglass pipe insulation for 100F to 850F shall be the pre-molded type with self- sealing all
service jacket, Owens Corning Fiberglas ASJ/SSL-II or equal. Density to be 5-9 lbs per cubic foot.
Maximum conductivity at 100F to be 0.28.
2.3.B. Fiberglass board insulation for vessels and equipment shall be unfaced semi-rigid board. Temperature
limitation shall be 399F maximum. Density to be 3 lbs per cubic foot. Maximum conductivity at
100F to be 0.28.
2.3.C. Cellular glass pipe insulation shall be pre-molded or block type. Density to be 8.5 lbs per cubic foot.
Maximum conductivity at 100F to be 0.40.
2.3.D. Closed cell rubber insulation for piping and equipment shall be pre-molded type. Temperature limita-
tion shall be 150F maximum. Maximum conductivity at 75F to be 0.27.
2.3.E. Insulation Accessories
2.3.E.1. Strapping material shall be 0.020" thick x 1/2" wide aluminum bands. Where bands are not
practical, 18-gauge stainless steel wire may be used.
2.3.E.2. Corrugated aluminum jacketing with a moisture barrier shall be used for pipe insulation
covers as specified. Jacketing shall be 0.016" thickness. Aluminum fitting and valve covers
0.016" thick shall be used in conjunction with aluminum jacketing.
2.3.E.3. Smooth stainless steel jacketing without a moisture barrier shall be used for vessel
insulation covers for use over cellular glass insulation in areas specified. Jacketing shall be
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0.016" thickness. Stainless steel fitting and valve covers 0.016" thick shall be used in
conjunction with stainless steel jacketing.
2.3.E.4. Smooth stainless steel jacketing with a moisture barrier shall be used for vessel insulation
covers for use over fiberglass insulation in areas specified. Jacketing shall be 0.016"
thickness. Stainless steel fitting and valve covers 0.016" thick shall be used in conjunction
with stainless steel jacketing.
2.3.E.5. Wire mesh shall be 1" hexagonal mesh, #20 BWG steel wire, galvanized after weaving.
2.3.E.6. Reinforcing cloth shall be 10 x 20 mesh per inch, Manville Type 206, or approved equal.
2.3.E.7. Vapor barrier sealant for cellar glass shall be Foster Foamseal Sealant 30-45 or approved
equal.
2.3.E.8. Waterproof mastic for piping and equipment operating above ambient shall be Foster
Sealfas G-P-M 35-00 or approved equal.
2.3.E.9. Waterproof mastic for piping and equipment operating below ambient, shall be Foster
Monolar 60-38 fire resistive mastic, or approved equal.
2.3.E.10. Insulating cement shall be Manville No 460 or approved equal.
2.3.E.11. Joint sealant for sealing joints between insulation and jacketing shall be Foster Elastolar
95-44 or approved.
2.3.E.12. Caulking shall be Mobay silicon caulking or equal except in prohibited areas. Non-silicon
caulking shall be Foster's 95-44 or equal.
2.3.E.13. ASJ jacket shall be
2.3.E.14. Heat transfer cement shall be Tracit 1100 non-hardening type or equal.
2.3.E.15. Foil tape
2.3.E.16. External covering for soft removable insulation pads, in services under 350°F, shall be
Tufjac 1550.
2.3.E.17. EJ 1650 shall be used as the external covering for soft removable insulation pads in service
over 350°F.
2.3.E.18. TIW fiberglass shall be used as the insulating filler for soft removable insulation pads.
2.4 Removable Covers
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2.4.A. Soft removable insulation pad covers are to be made of Tufjac 1550 insulation jacketing and 3" TIW
fiberglass insulation. Over 350F, use EJ 1650 for external covering. The pads shall have all seams
sewed and then filled with TIW. Velcro strips on the long seam shall be used to secure the cover. 18-
gauge stainless steel wire shall be sewn into each end of the cover to provide a tight fit around the
pipe. The pads shall overlap the adjacent pipe insulation the length of the bolts on both sides. The
ends of the pipe insulation under the pads shall be covered with metal end caps. These pads are to be
used on flanged valves, flanges, and equipment for specified services.
2.4.B. Hard removable covers fabricated of Foamglas are to be the same thickness as the adjacent pipe
insulation. Make all necessary cuts in the valve body, cut to fit snug, allow for thickness of mastic and
fab around cuts. Apply mastic and fab cloth inside and outside, allow to dry, install with 1/2" bands
and seal all seams and joints with approved caulking. Do not fill voids with loose fiberglass in EO o,
PO or hot oil services. These pads are to be used on flanged valves, flanges, and equipment for
specified services. Removable equipment insulation shall be finished with 0.024" thick smooth
aluminum jacketing secured with pop rivets. Insulation shall be made in 2 pieces and secured with
draw latches.
3. EXECUTION
3.1 Preparation
3.1.A. All surfaces shall be clean, dry, and free of rust, scale and corrosion prior to the application of any
insulation.
3.1.B. All necessary hydrostatic and pressure tests shall be complete before insulating over pressure
containing seams or connections.
3.1.C. Insulation shall not be applied over nameplates or equipment. A neat opening shall be left in the
insulation around nameplates and the openings suitably flashed to prevent entrance of moisture.
3.2 Insulation
3.2.A. Pipe insulation - Service 0F to 100F, EO/PO services
3.2.A.1. Pittsburgh-Corning Foamglas shall be applied to pipe with all joints tightly butted and
fitted to eliminate voids. All butt joints shall be staggered and all joints buttered with vapor
barrier sealant. Insulation shall be secured using 3/4" filament tape. Cracked or broken
Foamglas shall be replaced. Install a layer of ASJ jacket over insulation when service
temperature is below 35F.
3.2.A.2. Fittings shall be insulated with preformed fitting covers and with all joints tightly butted
and fitted to eliminate voids. All butt joints shall be staggered and all joints buttered with
vapor barrier sealant. Insulation shall be secured using 3/4" filament tape. Cracked or
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broken Foamglas shall be replaced. A brush coat of Foster 60-38 Monolar mastic shall be
applied before jacketing is installed.
3.2.A.3. All flanges, flanged valves, automated valves, and irregular surfaces shall be insulated with
hard removable covers fabricated from Foamglas as described in Section 2.4 above. Valve
bodies shall be insulated up to the packing gland. Insulation shall not interfere with the
removal or adjustment of the packing gland. Insulation covers shall overlap the adjacent
pipe insulation a minimum of 2".
3.2.A.4. Insulation shall be terminated at the minimum distance from flanges to permit removal of
bolts without disturbing the insulation. The exposed edges of the pipe insulation shall be
covered with metal end-caps. All ends of insulation, such at the end of runs, near valves
etc, shall be sealed to the pipe inside the insulation with approved sealer.
3.2.A.5. All piping with copper tubing for tracing shall have heat transfer cement applied to both
sides of the tracing between the tubing and the pipe per manufacturer's specification. A
layer of foil tape shall be installed over the tracing before the insulation is installed.
3.2.A.6. One insulation contraction joint shall be required for each uninterrupted vertical or
horizontal piping run greater than 50 feet. Each additional 50 feet will require an additional
contraction joint. Contraction joints shall be as detailed in the manufacturer's installation
procedures.
3.2.A.7. Finish piping with corrugated aluminum jacketing with a moisture barrier. The jacketing
shall be secured with aluminum bands spaced 9" to 12" apart. Longitudinal and
circumferential joints shall overlap a minimum of 2" and be caulked to weatherproof.
Seams shall be caulked with a non-silicon caulk. Jacketing on vertical runs and 90's shall
be applied so that water will be shed and can not get under the jacketing, see Figure 1
attached.
3.2.A.8. Fittings shall be finished with aluminum fitting covers and secured with No. 8 hex head
screws. For items where aluminum fitting covers are not available, fabricate covers to fit.
Caulk jacketing seams with a non-silicon caulk.
3.2.A.9. All pipe hangers shall be located on the outside of the insulation and caulked to prevent
moisture and air from entering. If such support is not practical, the sub-contractor shall
submit support designs to the engineer for his approval.
3.2.B. Pipe insulation - Service 35F and below, cold glycol and brine
3.2.B.1. Pittsburgh-Corning Foamglas shall be applied to pipe with all joints tightly butted and
barrier sealant. Insulation shall be secured using 3/4" filament tape. Cracked or broken
Foamglas shall be replaced. A layer of ASJ jacket shall be installed over the insulation.
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3.2.B.2. Fittings shall be insulated with preformed fitting covers and with all joints tightly butted
broken Foamglas shall be replaced. A brush coat of Foster 60-38 Monolar mastic shall be
applied before jacketing is installed.
3.2.B.3. All flanges, flanged valves, automated valves and irregular surfaces shall be insulated with
3.2.B.4. Insulation shall be terminated at the minimum distance from flanges to permit removal of
covered with metal end-caps. All ends of insulation, such at the end of runs, near valves
etc, shall be sealed to the pipe inside the insulation with approved sealer.
3.2.B.5. One insulation contraction joint shall be required for each uninterrupted vertical or
procedures.
3.2.B.6. Finish piping with corrugated aluminum jacketing with a moisture barrier. The jacketing
shall be secured with aluminum bands spaced 9" to 12" apart. Longitudinal and
circumferential joints shall overlap a minimum of 2" and be caulked to weatherproof.
Seams shall be caulked with a non-silicon caulk. Jacketing on vertical runs and 90's shall
be applied so that water is shed and can not get under the jacketing, see figure 1 attached.
3.2.B.7. Fittings shall be finished with aluminum fitting covers and secured with No. 8 hex head
screws. For items where aluminum fitting covers are not available, fabricate covers to fit.
Caulk jacketing seams with a non-silicon caulk.
3.2.B.8. All pipe hangers shall be located on the outside of the insulation and caulked to prevent
3.2.C. Pipe Insulation - Service 60F to 850F
3.2.C.1. Apply heavy density fiberglass insulation with all service jacket and self-sealing laps to
piping. Butt side and end joints tightly together. Seal the factory-applied jacket smoothly
and securely at longitudinal and circumferential joints with self-sealing butt strip material.
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3.2.C.2. Fittings shall be insulated with fiberglass inserts cut to fit the fittings. Insulation shall be
securely taped in place.
3.2.C.3. Insulation shall be terminated at the minimum distance from flanges to permit removal of
covered with metal end-caps.
3.2.C.4.
3.2.C.5. All flanges, flanged valves, automated valves and irregular surfaces shall be insulated with
soft removable covers fabricated as described in Section 2.4 above. Valve bodies shall be
insulated up to the packing gland. The insulation cover shall overlap the adjacent pipe
insulation a minimum of 2". Manual screwed or welded valves shall be insulated as if they
were part of the piping.
3.2.C.6. All piping with copper tubing for tracing shall have heat transfer cement applied to both
sides of the tracing between the tubing and the pipe per manufacturer's specification. A
layer of foil tape shall be installed over the tracing before the insulation is installed.
3.2.C.7. All piping shall be finished with corrugated aluminum jacketing. The jacketing shall be
secured with aluminum bands spaced 9" to 12" apart. Longitudinal and circumferential
joints shall overlap a minimum of 2". Longitudinal seams shall be positioned so as to shed
water. Jacketing on vertical runs and 90's shall be applied so that water is shed and can not
get under the jacketing, see Figure 1 attached.
3.2.C.8. Fittings shall be finished with aluminum fitting covers and secured with No 8 hex head
screws. For items where aluminum fitting covers are not available, make covers to fit.
3.2.D. Pipe Insulation - Service Hot Oil
3.2.D.1. Pittsburgh-Corning Foamglas shall be applied to pipe with all joints tightly butted and
barrier sealant. Insulation shall be secured using 3/4" filament tape with 18-gauge stainless
steel wire over the tape. Cracked or broken Foamglas shall be replaced.
3.2.D.2. Fittings shall be insulated with preformed fitting covers and with all joints tightly butted
broken Foamglas shall be replaced.
3.2.D.3. All flanges, flanged valves, automated valves and irregular surfaces shall be insulated with
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3.2.D.4. One insulation contraction joint shall be required for each uninterrupted vertical or
procedures.
3.2.D.5. Finish piping with corrugated aluminum jacketing without a moisture barrier. The
jacketing shall be secured with aluminum bands spaced 9" to 12" apart. Longitudinal and
circumferential joints shall overlap a minimum of 2"and be caulked to weatherproof.
Longitudinal seams shall be positioned so as to shed water. Jacketing on vertical runs and
90's shall be applied so that water is shed and can not get under the jacketing, see Figure 1
attached.
3.2.D.6. Fittings shall be finished with aluminum fitting covers and secured with No. 8 hex head
screws. For items where aluminum fitting covers are not available, fabricate covering to fit.
Caulk jacketing seams with materials noted in Part 2 above.
3.2.D.7. All pipe hangers shall be located on the outside of the insulation and caulked to prevent
3.2.E. Vessel Insulation - Service 0F to 100F
3.2.E.1. Pittsburgh-Corning Foamglas flat block or factory fabricated curved and shaped sections
shall be used to fit the contour of the shell and head. All joints shall be staggered and
tightly fitted together. All joints and butt ends shall be sealed with vapor barrier sealant.
Each course of insulation shall be securely held in place using a minimum of two 1/2"
stainless steel bands. Care must be taken to maintain the integrity of the vapor barrier.
Cracked or broken Foamglas shall be replaced. Small chinks and voids shall be filled with
insulating cement. The vessel fabricator shall provide insulation supports. Installation of
vessel supports shall be as detailed in the vessel fabrication specification.
3.2.E.2. Vessel nozzles shall be insulated with hard removable covers as described in Section 2.4
above. If the piping is not insulated the joint between the nozzle and the vessel aluminum
jacket shall be sealed with joint sealer. The vessel shall be insulated so that all flange bolts
can be removed without destroying the surrounding insulation. Seal all joints. In areas
where there is a possibility of water or chemical build-up, there shall be removable flashing
installed and sealed.
3.2.E.3. Vessel head insulation shall be held in place with 1/2" stainless steel bands. Prior to the
application of metal jacketing a tack coat of vapor barrier mastic shall be applied at the rate
of 2-3 gallons per 100 square feet over the installed Foamglas on vessel heads.
3.2.E.4. In services below 35F, the vessel shell shall have ASJ jacket installed over the Foamglas
before installing the metal jacketing.
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3.2.E.5. Vessel shells shall be finished as in (a) or (b) below as specified by the Project Manager.
(a) Vessel shells shall be finished with 0.016" thick corrugated aluminum jacketing
secured with 0.015" x 3/4" wide stainless steel bands every 12". The jacketing shall be
applied starting from the bottom of the vessel and working upward. All joints shall be
overlapped a minimum of 3".
(b) Vessel shells shall be finished with 0.0 " thick stainless steel jacketing secured with
0.015" x 3/4" wide stainless steel bands every 12". The jacketing shall be applied
starting from the bottom of the vessel and working upward. All joints shall be
overlapped a minimum of 3". This jacketing is to be used in areas where materials
spilled on the vessels may be corrosive to aluminum jacketing.
3.2.E.6. Vessel heads shall be finished as in (a), (b), (c) or (d) below as specified by the Project
Manager.
(a) Vessel heads shall be finished by tightly stretching 1" galvanized wire over the
insulation and thoroughly securing. Apply a tack coat of Foster Sealfas G-P-M 35-00
mastic forcing it through and around the mesh, striking it flush with the surface of the
wire. After the first coat has taken an initial set, apply a finish coat of mastic. Total dry
thickness shall be between 1/16" and 3/32". The surface shall be smooth and unbroken.
(b) Vessel heads, where Foamglas board is used, shall be finished by applying a tack coat
of W.R. Grace polyester resin over the insulation. Cut a 3/16" thick fiberglass mat and
fit it to the vessel head while the first coat of the resin is still tacky. Apply a second
coat of polyester resin over the mat to obtain a smooth neat appearance.
(c) Vessel heads shall be finished with 0.020" thick smooth aluminum jacketing secured
with pop rivets or screws. All joints shall be overlapped a minimum of 2".
(d) Vessel heads shall be finished with 0.016" thick smooth stainless steel jacketing
secured with pop rivets or screws. All joints shall be overlapped a minimum of 2".
3.2.E.7. If finished as in (a) or (b) above, flash the metal to insulation joint by applying a bead of
Foster Elastolar Sealant 95-44 to seal the joint. Extend a 1/16" thick film of sealant over
both the insulation and metal surface 3" minimum. Embed a layer of reinforcing cloth into
the coating, smoothing out all wrinkles. Immediately apply a 1/8" film of sealant to the
membrane surface leaving a large bead or fillet over the joint. Finish with a coat of Foster
60-38 waterproof mastic.
3.2.F. Vessel Insulation - Service 100F to 399F
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3.2.F.1. Fiberglass board insulation shall be cut to fit the contour of the vessel shell. Foamglas
board insulation shall be used for the vessel heads 48 inches in diameter and larger.
Smaller vessel heads shall be covered with fiberglass board. All joints shall be staggered
and tightly fitted together. Each course of insulation shall be securely held in place using
stainless steel bands, 0.015 x 3/4" wide. The vessel fabricator shall provide insulation
supports. Install weld pins 1 per square foot on bottom heads.
3.2.F.2. Vessel nozzles shall be insulated the same as adjacent piping. If the piping is not insulated,
the joint between the nozzle and the vessel aluminum jacket shall be sealed with joint
sealer.
3.2.F.3. Vessel shells shall be finished as in (a) or (b) below as specified by the Project Manager.
secured with 0.015" x 3/4" wide stainless steel bands every 12". The jacketing shall be
applied starting from the bottom of the vessel and working upward. All joints shall be
overlapped a minimum of 3".
(b) Vessel shells shall be finished with 0.016" thick stainless steel jacketing secured with
0.015" x 3/4" wide stainless steel bands every 12". The jacketing shall be applied
starting from the bottom of the vessel and working upward. All joints shall be
overlapped a minimum of 3". This jacketing is to be used in areas where materials
spilled on the vessels may be corrosive to aluminum jacketing.
3.2.F.4. Vessel heads shall be finished as in (a), (b), (c) or (d) below as specified by the Project
Manager.
(a) Vessel heads shall be finished by tightly stretching 1" galvanized wire over the
insulation and thoroughly securing. Apply a tack coat of Foster Sealfas G-P-M 35-00
mastic forcing it through and around the mesh, striking it flush with the surface of the
wire. After the first coat has taken an initial set, apply a finish coat of mastic. Total dry
thickness shall be between 1/16" and 3/32". The surface shall be smooth and unbroken.
(b) Vessel heads, where Foamglas board is used, shall be finished by applying a tack coat
of W.R. Grace polyester resin over the insulation. Cut a 3/16" thick fiberglass mat and
fit it to the vessel head while the first coat of the resin is still tacky. Apply a second
coat of polyester resin over the mat to obtain a smooth neat appearance.
(c) Vessel heads shall be finished with 0.020" thick smooth aluminum jacketing secured
with pop rivets or screws. All joints shall be overlapped a minimum of 2".
(d) Vessel heads shall be finished with 0.016" thick smooth stainless steel jacketing
secured with pop rivets or screws. All joints shall be overlapped a minimum of 2".
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3.2.F.5. If finished as in (a) or (b) above, flash the metal to insulation joint by applying a bead of
3.2.F.6. If finished as in (c) or (d) above, install jacket and heads to be waterproof. Install bottom
gores on headfirst, run metal on body of tank all the way to the top, and overlap gores from
top over metal on body. Seal all joints with approved caulking.
3.2.G. Vessel Insulation - Service over 399F, Hot Oil
3.2.G.1. Foamglas board insulation shall be cut to fit the contour of the vessel shell. Foamglas
board insulation shall be used for the vessel heads. All joints shall be staggered and tightly
fitted together. Each course of insulation shall be securely held in place using stainless steel
bands, 0.015 x 3/4" wide every 9-12". The vessel fabricator shall provide insulation
supports. Install weld pins 1 per square foot on bottom heads.
3.2.G.2. Vessel nozzles shall be insulated the same as adjacent piping. If the piping is not insulated,
the joint between the nozzle and the vessel aluminum jacket shall be sealed with joint
sealer.
3.2.G.3. Vessel shells shall be finished as in (a) or (b) below as specified by the Project Manager.
without vapor barrier, secured with 0.015" x 3/4" wide stainless steel bands every 12".
The jacketing shall be applied starting from the bottom of the vessel and working
upward. All joints shall be overlapped a minimum of 3".
(b) Vessel shells shall be finished with 0.0 " thick stainless steel jacketing without vapor
barrier, secured with 0.015" x 3/4" wide stainless steel bands every 12". The jacketing
shall be applied starting from the bottom of the vessel and working upward. All joints
shall be overlapped a minimum of 3". This jacketing is to be used in areas where
materials spilled on the vessels may be corrosive to aluminum jacketing.
3.2.G.4. Vessel heads shall be finished as in (a) or (b) below as specified by the Project Manager.
Insulation shall be held in place on vessel heads with weld pins and by tightly stretching 1"
galvanized wire over the insulation and thoroughly securing with washers. Apply Smooth
Kote cement to fill all voids.
(a) Vessel heads shall be finished with 0.020" thick smooth aluminum jacketing without
vapor barrier, secured with pop rivets or screws. All joints shall be overlapped a
minimum of 2".
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(b) Vessel heads shall be finished with 0.016" thick smooth stainless steel jacketing
without vapor barrier, secured with pop rivets or screws. All joints shall be overlapped
a minimum of 2".
3.2.G.5. If finished as in (a) or (b) above, flash the metal to insulation joint by applying a bead of
3.2.G.6. Install jacket and heads to be waterproof. Install bottom gores on headfirst, run metal on
body of tank all the way to the top, and overlap gores from top over metal on body. Seal all
joints with approved caulking.
3.2.H. Mechanical Equipment Insulation - Service 0F to 100F
3.2.H.1. Hard removable covers shall be fabricated as described in Section 2.4 above. Care must be
taken to maintain the integrity of the vapor barrier. Small chinks and voids shall be filled
with insulating cement.
3.2.H.2. Or Armaflex flat sheets shall be cut to fit the contour of the equipment and glued with
Halsted 520 adhesive.
3.2.I.Mechanical Equipment Insulation - Service 100F to 399F
3.2.I.1. Soft removable covers are to be made for all equipment as described in Section 2.4 above.
3.2.J.Mechanical Equipment Insulation - Service above 399F, Hot Oil
3.2.J.1. Hard removable covers shall be fabricated as described in Section 2.4 above.
4. ATTACHMENTS
4.1 Attachments are as follows:
4.1.A. Table I - Insulation thickness - Foamglas, Service 0F to 100F
4.1.B. Table II - Insulation thickness - Fiberglass, 100F to 399F
4.1.C. Table III - Insulation thickness - Rubber
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4.1.D. Table IV - Insulation thickness - Foamglas, Service over 399F, liquid above flash point
4.1.E. Figure 1 - Jacket Installation on Vertical Pipe
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TABLE I
Insulation Thickness - Foamglas
Service 0F to 100F
Pipe Size Insulation Thickness

1/2" 1-1/2"
3/4" 1-1/2"
1" 1-1/2"
1-1/2" 1-1/2"
2" 1-1/2"
3" 2"
4" 2"
6" 2"
8" 2"
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TABLE II
Insulation Thickness - Fiberglass
Heat Conservation

100 - 199F 200 - 299F 300 - 399F
1/2" 1" 1-1/2" 1-1/2"
3/4" 1" 1-1/2" 1-1/2"
1" 1" 1-1/2" 1-1/2"
1-1/2" 1" 1-1/2" 1-1/2"
2" 1" 1-1/2" 2"
3" 1-1/2" 2" 2"
4" 1-1/2" 2" 2"
6" 1-1/2" 2" 2-1/2"
8" 1-1/2" 2" 2-1/2"
10" 1-1/2" 2" 2-1/2"
12" 1-1/2" 2-1/2" 2-1/2"
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TABLE III
Insulation Thickness - Rubber
Service +35F to 100F

1/2" 1/2"
3/4" 1/2"
1" 1/2"
1-1/2" 1/2"
2" 1/2"
3" 3/4"
4" 3/4"
6" 3/4"
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TABLE IV
Insulation Thickness - Foamglas
Service over 399F, Liquid above flash point

1/2" 1 1/2"
3/4" 1 1/2"
1" 2"
1-1/2" 2"
2" 2"
3" 3"
4" 3"
6" 4"
8" 4"
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Figure 1
Jacket Installation on Vertical Pipe
Pipe
Jacketing
Insulation
Lap over section
below
Install jacketing
from bottom up
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Insulation Specification

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1.1 Work Included

The work under this specification includes insulation of the following:

2.1 Acceptable Manufacturers

2.1.A. Acceptable manufacturers of fiberglass insulation are:

2.1.A.1. Certain-Teed Snap-On

2.1.B. Acceptable manufacturer of cellar glass insulation is:

2.1.B.1. Pittsburgh-Corning - Foamglas

2.1.C. Acceptable manufacturers of closed cell rubber insulation are:

2.1.C.1. Rubatex Corporation

2.2 Materials (General)

2.2.A. Materials containing asbestos fiber are prohibited.

2.3 Materials (Insulation)

2.3.E. Insulation Accessories

2.3.E.10. Insulating cement shall be Manville No 460 or approved equal.

2.3.E.13. ASJ jacket shall be

2.3.E.15. Foil tape

2.4 Removable Covers

3.2.A. Pipe insulation - Service 0F to 100F, EO/PO services

3.2.C. Pipe Insulation - Service 60F to 850F

3.2.D. Pipe Insulation - Service Hot Oil

3.2.E. Vessel Insulation - Service 0F to 100F

3.2.F. Vessel Insulation - Service 100F to 399F

3.2.G. Vessel Insulation - Service over 399F, Hot Oil

3.2.H. Mechanical Equipment Insulation - Service 0F to 100F

3.2.I.Mechanical Equipment Insulation - Service 100F to 399F

3.2.J.Mechanical Equipment Insulation - Service above 399F, Hot Oil

4.1 Attachments are as follows:

4.1.A. Table I - Insulation thickness - Foamglas, Service 0F to 100F

4.1.B. Table II - Insulation thickness - Fiberglass, 100F to 399F

4.1.C. Table III - Insulation thickness - Rubber

4.1.E. Figure 1 - Jacket Installation on Vertical Pipe

Insulation Thickness - Foamglas

Service 0F to 100F

Pipe Size Insulation Thickness

Insulation Thickness - Fiberglass

Pipe Size Insulation Thickness

Insulation Thickness - Rubber

Service +35F to 100F

Pipe Size Insulation Thickness

Insulation Thickness - Foamglas

Service over 399F, Liquid above flash point

Pipe Size Insulation Thickness

Jacket Installation on Vertical Pipe

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