Hot and Cold Pipelines Heat Insulation

Heat insulation of pipelines is necessary for the regular operation of piping systems. Considering the features of the transported liquids and gases (heating and water supply systems, pumping liquids and gases, oil and gas supply systems), the requirements for heat insulation materials differ.
 
The most common material which is used for heat insulation of pipelines is mineral (basalt) wool. This material is an affordable material produced by a huge number of manufacturers. But mineral wool has many problems. Mineral wool should be kept away from both steam and water. When the wool comes into contact, the material loses its heat insulation performance significantly.
 
Moreover, it has some disadvantages when insulating the heating and hot water pipes with foam type materials. A good protection against UV radiation is required. Another disadvantage is that this type of insulation may cause active metal corrosion. As a result, additional corrosion protection should be applied. It is not recommended to use pipes with polyurethane foam insulation above 100 °C. The materials which are made of foam rubber lose their features at higher temperatures, as the temperature resistance threshold is lower than 80 °C.
 
The common insulation materials require a protective coating. In general, galvanized metal coatings are used for this. However, it is inevitable that some problems related to the quality of the insulation during the process will be occurred: it will not only increase the cost of production, but also affect the quality. Heat insulation of pipelines is rarely done correctly. It is not adequate to use fiberglass and other similar materials for a long-term quality insulation.
 
Since these "protective" materials wear out quickly, they will cause the destruction of the heat insulation layers. When metal coating is used for pipelines, there is a risk that metal coating can be stolen.
It is also very hard to repair. Pipelines insulated with mineral wool last 3-4 years. Then, it is necessary to replace pipelines either partially or completely.
Isollat ​​insulation material is an effective solution for the insulation of pipelines to be used for different purposes.
 
The combination of Isollat ​​liquid insulation and Isollat-Effect insulation ensures that the stated deficiencies are eliminated. The insulation does not require additional protection, when complying with the requirements of SNiP 41-03-2003 "Heat insulation of equipment and pipelines". Isollat ​​insulation paint reduces heat loss by 2.9 times, and using it together with Isollat-Effect can further reduce heat loss by 6-20 (or more) times, taking into consideration the operating conditions.
 
This provides both heat insulation and corrosion protection on applied surfaces. Furthermore, the necessary temperature conditions are maintained on the surface, condensation is eliminated and the noise level is reduced several times. Insulation is environmentally friendly, so it does not threat to personnel health.
The liquid insulation of the pipes supports reliable insulation of the most complex surfaces and adapts 100% to the surface to prevent further formation of "cold bridges". In particular, the use of Isollat ​​insulation provides reliable isolation of valves and other elements of pipeline systems.
Isollat ​​insulation for process pipelines lowers the temperature of the liquid (freon, ice water, etc.) and helps to get rid of the negative effects of condensation in cold water supply pipes and gas pipelines. In these cases, only isollat ​​can be applied, and it can be used together with Isollat-Effect insulation.
 
The advantages of Isollat ​​are as follows:

• It is in liquid form;
• It can be easily applied to surfaces by using a brush, spatula or airless gun;
• It lasts more than 20 years;
• It can be used together with other insulation materials (Isollat-Effect)
• It is easy to renovate and repair;
• It is corrosion protective material;
• It has high adhesion to various work surfaces (including polypropylene, glass wool, etc.);
• It is environmentally friendly;
• It can be coloured.