Piping Pre-Insulated With Aerogel Reduces Installation Cost and Increases Pipe Density in Small Spaces

Dekoron/Unitherm 6200 Preinsulated Pipe

Dekoron/Unitherm BPE-6200 Preinsulated Pipe

• Insulate small diameter piping that has a process temperature of up to 400°F (204°C).
• Reduce installation cost 50%.
• Reduce finished pipe diameter to increase loading in pipe racks.
• Eliminate insulation gaps to minimize loss.
• Provide a fully sealed system that is not affected by weather or rain.
• Provide tubing to meet exacting bio/pharmaceutical standards. (BPE-6200)

Aerogel Solution

• Dekoron/Unitherm integrated 2 mm Pyrogel 2250 aerogel insulation with a continuous, extruded thermoplastic outer jacket.
• Dekoron/Unitherm developed two versions of the outer jacket: one for its 6200 Preinsulated Pipe (welded, coupled, and flanged pipe), and another for its BPE-6200 Preinsulated Pipe (orbitally welded pipe and fittings).

Benefits

• Installation costs were cut 30%-50%.
• Aerogel-insulated pipe was 30% smaller than pipe insulated with fiberglass and 50% smaller than pipe insulated with calcium silicate.
• Aerogel provided gap-free insulation with consistent and predictable thermal properties.
• Insulation properties did not deteriorate in water: pipes could be soaked and dried without affecting thermal properties.
• Aerogel was integrated with a continuous, weather resistant outer jacket that had no seams to leak. Jacket material could be tailored for the environment and withstood repeated cleaning without degradation.
• Preinsulated, prefabricated pipes (carbon steel, stainless steel, and specialty alloy) minimized environmental contamination during installation.