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Cold to Hot Industrial Insulation
Aspen Aerogels - Thermal Range 195°F (90°C)
194°F (90°C)
-460°F
-450°F CRYOGEL Z 1200°F
(-270°C)
(-260°C) (650°C)
PYROGEL XT
-40°F (-40°C)
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Cryogel Z ®
Flexible Insulation for Cold Work
Description:
Cryogel® Z has the lowest k-value of any cryogenic insulation material in the world, reducing
thicknesses by 50% - 75%. Cryogel® Z’s flexible blanket form, with a factory-applied, integral
vapor barrier, is both faster to install and more durable once in service, resulting in lower-cost,
higher-performing designs.
Applications:
Sub-ambient piping and equipment, cryogenic storage and transport, industrial gases, and LNG
import/export pipelines and process areas
Properties:
Service Temperature Range: -460°F (-270°C) to 195°F (90°C)
Thermal Performance: Cryogel® Z has the lowest thermal conductivity of any material used for cryogenic service. It is therefore much
thinner compared to other cold insulation materials. In most cases, condensation control thickness is sufficient to meet the desired heat gain
limitations. Cryogel® Z’s minimal thickness results in a smaller surface area and reduced heat gain compared to other insulation materials.
This heat gain “safety factor” maximizes system performance by improving process control,
reducing boiloff and saving energy. Also, Cryogel® Z does not have blowing agents that diffuse
67 W/m
out over time, so its thermal performance remains constant.
55 W/m
23°C
23°C Moisture and Vapor Resistance: Permeability to water and water vapor are critical to any
Cellular Glass insulation system operating at cryogenic temperatures. Cryogel® Z uses a factory-applied mylar
(110 mm) vapor barrier to achieve a zero-perm system.
Structural Integrity: Cryogel® Z is well-suited for sub-ambient and cryogenic applications.
NPS 12” Under these severe conditions, its structure experiences no thermal shock and remains totally
(300 mm) flexible. This is unlike rigid, cellular insulation materials, which experience contraction, thermal
at -170°C
shock, extreme stresses, damaged structure, freeze-thaw crack propagation, and degraded
insulation performance under the same conditions.
PIR Dimensional Stability: Cryogel® Z insulation has a coefficient of thermal expansion similar
(100 mm)
to that of stainless steel, so there is minimal movement of the insulation system. Its low
23°C contraction rate and flexible wrap application eliminate the need for costly and labor intensive
Cryogel® Z 66 W/m
(50 mm)
expansion/contraction joints required by traditional rigid insulation systems.
All three designs meet the same condensation
control criteria
Joint sealing tape
Cryogel Z Insulation System Advantages:
®
Cryogel® Z Blankets
• Thinness creates more space in and around pipe racks
and equipment.
• Thinness can decrease the overall size of a production
facility, resulting in major material reductions and cost
savings.
• Thinness results in volume and freight savings,
decreased accessory materials, minimal site storage, All joints sealed
and simplified logistics.
• Unique flexible form and wrap application makes
installation faster, easier, and less costly. Rigid Cellular Glass or PIR Segments
insulation systems require numerous segments that
must be effectively sealed.
• Will not break during shipment. In addition to reducing labor, Cryogel® Z blankets minimize sensitivity to workmanship.
• Competitive with other insulation systems on an
installed basis due to decreased material requirements,
logistics improvements, reduced installation time, and
shorter construction schedules.
Pyrogel XT ®
Flexible Insulation for Hot Work
Description:
Pyrogel® XT is the most effective high-temperature insulation material in the industrial market, typically
2-5 times thinner than competing products. It is efficient, durable, and more productive to install. Its
water resistance offers a level of protection against corrosion under insulation (CUI). It is also available
in a fire-protection grade (Pyrogel® XTF) that is specially formulated to provide exceptional performance
against the UL 1709 standard.
Applications:
Calcium Silicate
Hot piping and equipment, dual temperature
(contact us for limits), towers, tanks, low- and 3”
high-temperature ducts, chilled water systems,
and fire protection
Properties: 6” pipe at 600°F Mineral Wool
(315°C) 2.5” or Fiberglass
Service Temperature Range:
-40°F (-40°C) to 1200°F (650°C)
Thermal Performance: Pyrogel® XT is one of the most efficient industrial insulations Pyrogel® XT
in the world. Its required thicknesses are 50% - 80% less than other insulation 3.5”
materials. 20 mm
(0.8”)
Moisture Resistance: Moisture is a problem in insulation at temperatures up to 200°C. Expanded Perlite
It can form within the insulation and cause corrosion under the insulation (CUI).
Pyrogel® XT is hydrophobic (resistant to liquid water) through the entire matrix of the All four designs provide same level of thermal efficiency
material (not just on the surface) and provides excellent resistance to moisture. Other
insulations tend to absorb moisture over time, potentially corroding the substrate.
Pyrogel® XT also meets all specifications for stress crack corrosion of stainless steel.
Logistics: From procurement through installation,
Pyrogel® XT Blankets
Pyrogel® XT simplifies logistics because of its
decreased volume requirements. These advantages
Blankets Cladding and banding
provide mechanical and
include freight savings, storage space, simplified
wrap
over weather protection inventory, and the fact that it doesn’t break in transit.
pipe
Installation: Pyrogel® XT is quickly and easily installed
by wrapping it onto piping and equipment. In
contrast, rigid insulation materials are installed piece
by piece in sections, which is very labor intensive.
Pyrogel® XT also is applied in longer lengths and at
a faster rate than other insulation materials, which
shortens the project schedule.
Butt joints (staggered if using multi-ply construction)
Installation of flexible Pyrogel® XT blankets is fast and intuitive.
Special Applications:
• Overwrap System – Most hot insulation materials used today will eventually become wet, resulting in heat and energy loss, poor
process control, and corrosion. This problem can be fixed by wrapping a single layer of 10 mm Pyrogel® XT with metal jacket over the
existing insulation and jacketing. The Pyrogel® XT overwrap drives moisture out of the wet inner layers, resulting in improved thermal
performance and reduced operating costs. It also decreases the outer surface temperature, helping to protect your personnel.
• High Temperature Composite System – High temperature applications require higher insulating values. Most high temperature
insulation materials (ceramic fiber, mineral wool, etc.) have to be applied in extremely large thicknesses to achieve such values. But
for reasons such as space constraints and economics, thick insulation might not work. In these cases, Pyrogel® XT can be used in
combination with the other materials to substantially reduce the total thickness.
Aerogel: A New Way to Think About Industrial Insulation
Aerogels have been in existence for more than 70 years. They consist of lightweight Fire resistant: Cryogel® Z and Pryogel® XT offer excellent resistance to flame
silica solids derived from a gel in which the liquid component has been replaced spread and smoke emission. In actual hydrocarbon fires, they protect piping and
with gas. The silica solids, which are poor conductors, consist of very small, three- equipment longer, which is critical to increasing the reaction time needed to respond
dimensional, intertwined clusters that comprise only 3% of the volume. Conduction to a catastrophic event.
through the solid is therefore very low. The remaining 97% of the volume is
composed of air in extremely small nanopores. The air has little room to move, Light weight: Cryogel® Z and Pyrogel® XT are lighter than other insulation
inhibiting both convection and gas-phase conduction. materials on an installed basis. This enables them to be easily and safely handled
on the job site. They can be installed in longer lengths than traditional insulations,
These characteristics make aerogel the world’s lowest density solid and most which improves installation rates. Their light weight also reduces overall loading of
effective thermal insulator. The outstanding thermal properties of aerogels have the pipe and equipment support structure.
been studied for decades, but Aspen Aerogels® has developed a technically and
economically viable form of aerogel for industrial insulation uses. Our unique Durable: Cryogel® Z and Pyrogel® XT are flexible materials that deform under
process integrates aerogel into a carrier to create flexible, resilient, durable aerogel compression. They have excellent bounce-back properties, even when exposed to
blankets with superior insulating properties. compression forces of hundreds of psi, and they can resist high impact loads with
no damage and no compromise in performance. This is unlike rigid insulation, which
Environmentally friendly: Strict environmental regulations and increased handles load with little to no deformation but is friable and susceptible to cracking.
awareness have led to the requirement for environmentally friendly insulation This creates thermal short circuits and paths for moisture intrusion. Rigid insulations
materials for use in industry. Aerogels pose no chemical threat to the environment. also are at risk of breakage during shipping and installation, and while in service.
They are silica based, which is essentially sand. Cryogel® Z and Pyrogel® XT contain
no respirable fibers and do not require blowing agents, so they are free of CFC and Hydrophobic: Cryogel® Z and Pyrogel® XT are extremely hydrophobic and
HCFC. These products can be safely disposed and, since the installed volume is therefore have outstanding resistance to moisture.
considerably less than competing materials, there is less waste going to landfills.
Temperature (°F)
-400 -200 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200
250
Aerogel 1.6
Thermal Conductivity (Btu-in/hr-ft 2-°F)
Insulation
Thermal Conductivity (mW/m-K)
Materials Have 1.4 200
the Lowest
1.2
K-Value of
150
Any Industrial 1.0
Insulation
0.8
100
0.6
0.4
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50
0.2
0.0 0
-200 -100 0 100 200 300 400 500 600
Temperature (°C)
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