FOAMGLAS INSULATION SPECIFICATION PITTSBURGH CORNING CORPORATION FOAMGLAS Products Technical Support 800 Presque Isle Drive Pittsburgh,

PA 15239 724-327-6100 SPECIFICATION # I-H-90-03-01 REVISION 07/12/2004 Page 1 of 3

SPECIFICATION FOR THE APPLICATION OF FOAMGLAS INSULATION TO STAINLESS STEEL PIPING 1.0
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SCOPE
This specification covers the application of cellular glass insulation to stainless steel piping operating from ambient to 400F (204C). Specification methods for compliance with NRC 1.36 are discussed within. Materials specified to meet the requirements of NRC 1.36 and MIL-I-24244 are listed. The product data sheets referenced in the text are listed at the end of the specification. Product data sheets for Pittsburgh Corning Corporation products may be accessed on line at:

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http://www.foamglasinsulation.com/datasheets.asp
1.3 Metric conversions have been rounded to the nearest inch-pound equivalent.

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GENERAL
This specification is subject to revision without notice; Contact Pittsburgh Corning Corporation for current revision data before using. This specification is offered as a guide for the purpose described herein and should be employed at the discretion of the user. No warranty of procedures, either expressed or implied, is intended. All surfaces to be insulated shall be cleaned of all scale, rust, oil, and foreign matter and shall be dry and free of frost prior to and during application of insulation. Sandblasting and priming of surfaces to be insulated is at the discretion of the owner or owners representative. If priming is specified, the primer must be thoroughly dry prior to the application of any insulation materials. The primer should also be compatible with any accessory materials recommended in this guide specification with which it may come in contact. All un-insulated protrusions, such as stairs and railings, shall be cleaned, primed and painted prior to the application of any insulation materials. All testing of piping to be insulated shall be completed prior to the application of any insulation materials. All insulation and accessory materials shall be stored in an area that is dry and protected from the weather before and during insulation application. Bore Coatings should be specified if one or more of the following conditions exist: 2.7.1 2.7.2 The piping cycles, or swings through a given process temperature range, on a regular basis. The surface being insulated experiences high vibration. Generally, high vibration is considered that which is visibly detectable. The surface being insulated is in a high traffic area subject to foot traffic. The FOAMGLAS insulation is carrying the load of the pipe such as at a pipe hanger or support.

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Insulation thickness should be based on one of the following criteria and it is the specifying engineer's responsibility to determine which is most important. 2.8.1 Insulation thickness will most frequently be designed to provide personnel protection (surface temperatures usually below 140F/60C). Process control thickness will be designed to provide a minimum heat loss for process requirements. Insulation thickness can be selected to provide freeze protection for a predetermined time period under extreme environmental conditions, or in conjunction with heat tracing systems, to maintain design temperature value.

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Contact Pittsburgh Corning Corporation's Energy Analysis Group for assistance in selecting an insulation thickness based on one of the above criteria.

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MATERIALS
Insulation - shall be FOAMGLAS cellular glass insulation manufactured in accordance with ASTM C 552, Standard Specification for Cellular Glass Thermal Insulation, by Pittsburgh Corning Corporation, whose quality system for manufacturing, inspecting, and testing of FOAMGLAS insulation is certified to meet the requirements of ISO 9001:2000. 3.1.1 FOAMGLAS insulation shall be fabricated in half sections wherever possible. For large diameter piping where half sections are not practical, curved sidewall segments are preferred. To meet NRC 1.36 requirements, FOAMGLAS insulation shall be specified in one of the following manners: with no fabrication adhesive, or fabricated with PC 136, or fabricated in the StrataFab System configuration. PC 136 is the recommended material for use in a bore coating application.

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PITTSEAL 444N Sealant as supplied by Pittsburgh Corning Corporation, for lines operating up to 180F (82C). PITTSEAL 444N Sealant is certified to meet the requirements of NRC 1.36 and MIL-I-24244. Metal Jacket - options are: 3.3.1 0.016" (0.4 mm) smooth aluminum jacket for insulation O.D.'s of 24" (610 mm) or less. For larger O.D.'s, use 0.020" (0.5 mm) embossed aluminum jacket, or: 0.016" (0.4 mm) smooth stainless steel jacket for caustic service or where the FOAMGLAS insulation is being used for fire protection applications. Depending on conditions, galvanized steel jacketing may be an acceptable alternative. Contact jacketing manufacturer for recommendations.

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Metal Bands - options are: 3.4.1 0.5" x 0.020" (13 x 0.5 mm) aluminum bands with matching seals for piping, vessels, or equipment with O.D.'s of 48" (1219 mm) or less. For larger O.D.'s, use 0.75" x 0.020" (19 x 0.5 mm) aluminum bands, or: 0.5" x 0.015" (13 x 0.38 mm) stainless steel bands with matching seals for caustic service or where the FOAMGLAS insulation is being used for fire protection applications.

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Mastic coating - PITTCOTE 404, a latex mastic, as supplied by Pittsburgh Corning Corporation. Product does not meet the requirements of NRC 1.36. Product supplied in Bright White color does meet USDA approval. Tape - shall be 1" (25 mm) wide high tensile strength fiber reinforced strapping tape. Scotch Brand Filament Tape or approved equal. Tape is appropriate for providing temporary securement to insulation with O.D.'s 18"

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(457 mm) or smaller as long as it is covered with metal jacket afterwards. Tape is not acceptable if the insulation system is being designed to provide fire protection.

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APPLICATION / FINISH
Insulation may be applied in a single layer application. The insulation may be either taped or banded in place. Finish for this temperature range is usually metal jacket as found in Section 3.3, however, mastic finish as found in Section 3.5 is also used. Metal jacket lap seams may be sealed with sealant listed in Section 3.2. For this temperature range, check insulation surface temperature for ability to use a mastic finish on exterior insulation surfaces.

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INSPECTION
Inspect all insulation and accessory materials to be certain they are applied in conformance with the specification recommendations. Joints should be tight, sealing and flashing should be thorough and watertight, and finishes should be uniform and free of defects.

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QUALITY ASSURANCE
The insulation manufacturers quality system, including its implementation, shall meet the requirements of ISO 9001:2000.

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CERTIFICATES
The manufacturer will furnish evidence of compliance with the quality system requirements of ISO 9001:2000.

Product Data Sheets

1. PITTCOTE 404 Coating: 2. PITTSEAL 444N: 3. PC136 Adhesive: FI-138 FI-164 FI-252

This specification has been prepared by Pittsburgh Corning Corporation using generally accepted and appropriate technical information, but it is not intended to be solely relied upon for specific design or technical applications. Having no control over the elements of design, installation, workmanship or site conditions, Pittsburgh Corning assumes that persons trained and qualified in the appropriate disciplines will make the actual design choices and installation. Therefore, Pittsburgh Corning disclaims all liability potentially arising from the use or misuse of this specification.