Complex subsea structures benefit from ContraTherm® C55 insulation
Our customer, based in Scotland, required a mixture of fixed and removable subsea insulation for their field, which was in a high temperature and high pressure (HTHP) environment. The structure of their manifold was complex, comprising a series of non-standard geometries including numerous valves, sensors, pipework, and clamps. It demanded insulation with a material that could be applied by hand as it was not possible to apply mould tooling which application of other materials would require.
Highlights
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Solution
As a high temperature environment was a significant factor for this project, the excellent thermal properties of ContraTherm® C55, including its ability to provide protection in temperatures up to +185 °C, offered the perfect solution. Furthermore, because ContraTherm® C55 can be hand-applied, it does not require mould tooling or complex pumping equipment, which makes it suitable for use in areas that are normally hard to access, which was a key consideration for this project.
Results
The customer benefitted from a product which can be used either as a permanent insulation installation, or as a removable solution which allows future access to the underlying structure without disrupting its thermal insulation properties.
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