Aluminium MATERIALS Jacket*
.024 in (0.6 mm) .016 in (0.4 mm)
Stainless steel Coated steel
.024 in (0.6 mm) *Jacket material can be coated for corrosive environments and coloured for aesthetics
Insulation
Polyisocyanurate
K = .19 BTU • In/Hr • FT • ° F K = .24 BTU • In/Hr • FT • ° F K = .26 BTU • In/Hr • FT • ° F K = .30 BTU • In/Hr • FT • ° F K = .34 BTU • In/Hr • FT • ° F K = .34 BTU • In/Hr • FT • ° F
Tmax = 250 ° F (121 ° C) Tmax = 850 ° F (454 ° C) Tmax = 1,200 ° F (649 ° C) Tmax = 900 ° F (482 ° C) Tmax = 1,200 ° F (649 ° C) Tmax = 1,200 ° F (649 ° C)
Fibreglass
Mineral wool Cellular glass
Calcium silicate Expanded perlite
K-factor based on 100 ° F (38 ° C) mean temperature, per manufacturer data sheets.
Table 1 Trac-Loc materials table
latest tank insulation strategies, can empower tank farm owners to navigate these issues with confidence and establish technologically advanced, safe, and sustainable sites that will shape the future of the chemical sector. Quick setup, easy scale-up To keep up with current demand – and the opportunities it presents – tank farm operators need heat tracing and insulation systems that can be installed quickly. However, to ensure the site can remain agile, scalability should also be a core concern.
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Standing seam insulation panels can be made from one or more industrial insulating materials. Jacket materials come in a wide range of colours and conform to industry standards (see Table 1 ). Unlike traditional systems, standing seam insulation panels are prefabricated off-site while the tank walls are being raised at the facility. This means the insulation can be installed immediately following tank construction without the need for scaffolding. The panels can be easily lifted
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