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What is the primary purpose of insulation in piping and equipment according to this specification?
What is the primary purpose of insulation in piping and equipment according to this specification?
- Fire protection and personnel protection
- Corrosion protection and leakage prevention
- Cold service insulation and boiler insulation
- Heat conservation and process stabilization (correct)
Which of the following documents would not typically specify piping and equipment requiring insulation?
Which of the following documents would not typically specify piping and equipment requiring insulation?
- Vessel, Exchanger, Storage Tank and sphere documents
- Project Management Plan (correct)
- Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs) and Line Lists
- Instrument Piping Details and Schedules
What is the maximum operating temperature for piping and equipment insulation covered in this specification?
What is the maximum operating temperature for piping and equipment insulation covered in this specification?
- 650°C
- 760°C (correct)
- 500°C
- 850°C
What is the basis for the insulation thickness tables in this specification?
What is the basis for the insulation thickness tables in this specification?
What document should be referred to for selecting insulation material and thickness?
What document should be referred to for selecting insulation material and thickness?
What is the purpose of insulation for process stabilization?
What is the purpose of insulation for process stabilization?
Which of the following is not a purpose of insulation according to this specification?
Which of the following is not a purpose of insulation according to this specification?
What is the basis for selecting a criterion in this specification?
What is the basis for selecting a criterion in this specification?
Which of the following is not covered by this specification?
Which of the following is not covered by this specification?
Which document should be referred to for insulation thickness tables for a particular job?
Which document should be referred to for insulation thickness tables for a particular job?
Study Notes
Scope of Specification
- Covers design and material requirements for above ground, external insulation of piping and equipment operating between ambient temperature and 760°C.
- Purpose: heat conservation, process stabilization, temperature maintenance, personnel protection, and fire protection.
- Suitable for use in normal process plant atmospheres.
- Alternative designs and materials may be specified for corrosive atmospheres or potential leaks and spills of chemicals.
Documents for Insulation Specifications
- Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs) and Line Lists.
- Piping General Arrangement Drawings & Isometrics.
- Instrument Piping Details and Schedules.
- Vessel, Exchanger, Storage Tank and sphere documents and Insulation Schedules.
- Equipment suppliers General Arrangement Drawings for equipment items in Package plant.
Design Basis
- Insulation thickness tables are based on heat loss criteria.
- Guideline for selecting insulation material & thickness: Document No. 7544-02-41-GL-56.
- Insulation thickness tables for a particular job shall be as per 'Job Process design basis".
Purposes of Insulation
- Heat conservation.
- Process stabilization to assist process control.
- Steam tracing.
- Electric tracing.
- Hot water or solvent tracing (liquid).
- Hot oil tracing.
- Steam jacketing.
- Hot water or liquid jacketing.
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Description
A specification for designing and material requirements for above ground insulation of piping and equipment for various purposes, including heat conservation and personnel protection.
