| ThermoFlo® |
| Polyurethane
Insulation Systems |
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| 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
The ThermoFlo® product line provides superior insulation
properties in subsea pipelines for flow assurance applications.
This is achieved through a combination of material formulation
and processing technology designed to meet strict thermophysical
performance tolerances.
Flexible Installation
ThermoFlo® products can be installed using all subsea
laying methods including reeling, S-lay and J-lay. Because
of their high degree of flexibility, ThermoFlo® products
have even been successfully reeled at thicknesses up to
106 mm (4.2”). The elastomeric nature of the material
also provides excellent impact resistance and fatigue
life.
Engineered Solutions
ThermoFlo® is 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. |
| TYPICAL
PRODUCT PROPERTIES |
| 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 |
-35°C
(-30°F) |
-35°C
(-30°F) |
| Maximum Operating Temperature |
115°C
(240°F) |
115°C
(240°F) |
| Minimum Pipe Length |
8
m (26’) |
9 m
(30’) |
| 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) |
|
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 |
| Pearland, Texas |
Ellon,
Scotland |
| Leith, Scotland |
Kuantan,
Malaysia |
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