Industrial thermal insulation promotes safety, energy-saving capacity and productivity in multifaceted applications, such as the liquefied natural gas, petrochemical and underground piping industry.
These fields of applications require durable and cost-effective insulation materials to maintain safe working conditions, personnel welfare, cost reduction and company protection from the risks of accidents due to non-compliance with industry standards and quality management systems.
Here are the unique features of FOAMGLAS® insulation:
- Water and vapour impermeable
- Vermin, microbe and mould resistant
- Superior compressive strength
- Non-combustible insulation material
- Dimensionally stable
- Resistant to most acids
- Easy to handle and work with
- Can be cut into the required shape and size
- Environment-friendly material
The unique combination of physical characteristics enables FOAMGLAS® to be the material of choice for industrial thermal insulation, as it provides safe, durable, sustainable and long-term benefits for the end consumer.
FOAMGLAS® Insulation in Cryogenic and Cold Temperatures
The inherent strength of FOAMGLAS® cellular glass insulation makes it suitable for cryogenic systems used in liquefied natural gas.
FOAMGLAS® protects the steel pipelines from cracking or breaking as it expands and contracts at the same rate to steel. It also allows for a seamless mechanical maintenance without damaging fragile equipment and piping systems.
FOAMGLAS® is a fail-safe product that offers fire protection, a critical factor to consider given the nature of liquefied natural gas industry where there is a constant exposure to hydrocarbon materials. It conforms to ASTM E-84 and ASTM E-136 (Fire Ratings for Construction Materials). Water and vapour tightness prevent moisture ingress that can damage the pipelines; leading to costly and unnecessary pipe replacement.
FOAMGLAS® Cellular Glass Insulation for Underground Piping and Other Insulation Application
FOAMGLAS® is impervious to water, moisture, chemicals and vapour. The highly compressive strength provides dimensional stability, as it's able to retain its size and shape even after prolonged exposure to elements. FOAMGLAS® provides an excellent load-bearing insulation and eliminates the need for special tools in supporting pipelines like cradles.
Aside from insulation and structural stability, FOAMGLAS® is an excellent material to use against the dangers of corrosion under insulation. The closed cellular glass that makes up FOAMGLAS® insulation minimises water intrusion and retention which leads to the buildup of condensation and swelling of materials found underneath the insulation.
Bellis Australia used FOAMGLAS® cellular glass insulation in the following projects:
- Australia Pacific LNG
- Gladstone LNG
- Queensland Curtis LNG
- Darwin LNG
- Bechtel: Engineering, Construction and Project Management for Cold & Cryogenic insulation applications
The vast experience, in-depth knowledge and impressive array of industrial thermal insulation products propelled Bellis Australia to be a leading industrial service contractors in Australia.
Contact Bellis Australia for more on industrial thermal insulation and applications today.