| ThermoFlo® |
| Polyurethane
Insulation Systems |
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1. Fusion Bonded Epoxy
2. Syntactic Polyurethane |
| PRODUCT
DESCRIPTION |
| ThermoFlo® is a polyurethane-based insulation
coating designed for offshore flow assurance.
The product can be customized to meet stringent
specifications for both shallow and deep water and
can be installed using all subsea pipe-lay methods
including reeling, J-lay and S-lay. |
| FEATURES
AND BENEFITS |
Superior Insulation Properties
- Provides superior insulation properties in subsea
pipelines for flow assurance applications.
- Achieved through a combination of material
formulation and processing technology designed to
meet strict thermophysical performance tolerances.
Flexible Installation
- Can be installed using all subsea laying methods
including reeling, S-lay and J-lay.
- High degree of flexibility and has been successfully
reeled at thicknesses up to 106 mm (4.2”).
- The elastomeric nature of the material provides
excellent impact resistance and fatigue life.
Engineered Solutions
- Engineered to meet a specific project requirement by
varying thickness and material formulation for both
shallow water and deep water applications.
- The compressive and creep response of ThermoFlo® materials have been subjected to extensive external
and internal testing and modelling, resulting in a
product line where the dimensional changes and
thermophysical properties are predictable over time.
Used for Pipelines and Complex
Structures
- In addition to pipeline insulation, ThermoFlo® products are extremely versatile allowing for
applications on complex structures. Examples of
these are trees, jumpers and manifolds where
thicknesses up to 150 mm (6”) have been applied.
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| APPLICATIONS |
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| Subsea
Pipelines |
Small Diameter
Pipelines |
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| TYPICAL
PLANT CAPABILITIES AND PRODUCT PROPERTIES |
| CAPABILITY/PROPERTY |
Shallow
Water
ThermoFlo® (S) |
Deep
Water
ThermoFlo® (D) |
| Minimum Pipe Diameter |
100
mm (4”) |
100
mm (4”) |
| Maximum Pipe Diameter |
600
mm (24”) |
600
mm (24”) |
| Minimum Operating Temperature |
-55°C (-67°F) |
-55°C (-67°F) |
| Maximum Operating Temperature |
115°C
(240°F) |
115°C
(240°F) |
| Minimum Pipe Length |
1 m (3’) |
1 m (3’) |
| Maximum Pipe Length |
13
m (43’) |
13
m (43’) |
| OHTC (“U” Value) |
> 1.8 W/m2.K
(0.317 BTU/hr.ft2.F) |
> 2.0 W/m2.K
(0.352 BTU/hr.ft2.F) |
| Maximum Water Depth |
300
m (1000’) |
2800 m (9200’) |
| K-Value |
0.1
W/m.K
(0.058 BTU/ft.hr.F) |
0.155 - 0.17 W/m.K
(0.087 - 0.099 BTU/hr.ft.F) |
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Values shown are typical and may vary from plant to plant.
Consult Bredero Shaw for special requirements. |
| PRODUCT
APPLICATION PROCESS |
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| PLANTS |
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