THIS STANDARD IS: STD NO : 10-87-02

Updated INDEX : 17.7.2

DESIGN STANDARD DATE : 22 DEC 1998
OWNER : MEDS
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SUBJECT : ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION FOR CERAMIC FIBER BLANKET INSULATION

PURPOSE : To provide engineering specification on ceramic fiber insulation for

procurement and engineering use.

REMARKS: This Standard to be effective immediately.

NOTES: 1. See Page 2 for Versions.

2. This Standard has been updated for After Market Use Only.

STANDARDS SPECIALIST
PREPARED BY: S. GARCIA STANDARDS ENGINEERING - 8126
MANAGER
APPROVED FOR CONTENT: D. PALMER NON-PRESSURE PART ENGINEERING - 9814
PROGRAM MANAGER
APPROVED FOR PUBLICATION: T. MISKELL STANDARDS ENGINEERING - 826

This document contains proprietary data and shall not be reproduced

or disclosed without the permission of ALSTOM Power Inc.
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UNITS: o ENGLISH; o METRIC; n BOTH; o NONE

PRODUCT LINES: CHECK THE PRODUCT LINES THAT THE STANDARD IS APPLICABLE TO

n ALL; o A = CONTROLLED CIRC. BOILERS o B = SUPERCRITICAL BOILERS

o C = VU40 AND VU60 BOILERS o D = STANDARD BOILERS (D AND VP)
o E = FLUIDIZED BED BOILERS (CFB) o F = NATURAL CIRC. BOILERS (UTILITY)
o P = BOWL MILLS (PULVERIZERS) o R = CHEMICAL RECOVERY BOILERS
o H = HEAT RECOVERY STEAM GENERATORS (HRSG)
n S = SERVICES (AFTER MARKET USE)

Versions

Rev. 1 - Updated Standard format;

deleted Attachments A and B,
Engineering Specification and Contents.

Ver. 2 - Changed Owner from Dept. 9814

to MEDS (After Market Use).
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1.0 Intent 3.0 Applicable Codes and Standards

The criteria in this document are minimum Only U.S. accredited Codes and Standards
standards acceptable to ALSTOM Power for shall be used throughout the manufacturing
ceramic fiber blanket insulation for use on fossil- processes and all material furnished shall comply
fired steam generators. with their requirements.

All quotations must comply with this
specification.
Compliance with these specifications shall
not release the Vendor from following industry
practices in regard to quality and workmanship.
Reference to such Codes and Standards
shall mean the latest edition and addenda,
effective at the date of order unless specifically
stated otherwise.
4.0 Material (Physical) Requirements

2.0 Scope of Supply 4.1 Size

Ceramic fiber blanket is a flexible asbestos
free insulation manufactured as a needle felted
product that does not contain organic or
inorganic binders.
The material shall meet the requirements of
ASTM Specification C-892-85, Gr. 4, 6 and 8,
with the following additional requirements:
2.1 Where the provisions of this
Specification do not agree with ASTM
Specification C-892-85, Gr. 4, 6 and 8, the
provisions of this Specification shall govern.
2.2 LT type material shall be used on
surfaces operating at temperatures up to
1900o F (1038o C). RT and HP type shall be used
on surfaces operating at temperatures up to
2250o F (1232o C). HT type shall be used on
surfaces operating at temperatures up to
2550o F (1400o C). HP type shall be used on
surfaces where requirements of reducing
conditions of low alkali, low iron, or low titanium
are to be met.
The ceramic fiber blanket insulation
shall be furnished in 2’-0” (610 mm) widths x
25’-0” (7620 mm) long in thicknesses of 1/4"
(6 mm), 1/2” (13 mm), 1” (25 mm), 1-1/2”
(38 mm), 2” (51 mm), 2-1/2” (63.5 mm) and 3”
(76.2 mm).
Material may also be purchased in
widths of 4’-0” (1220 mm) and 25’-0”
(7620 mm) long. Special lengths may be
purchased, such as, 4’-0” (1220 mm), 8’-0”
(2440 mm), etc.
4.2 Density
Density of material shall be as
follows:
Grade Nominal Density lbs/ft3 (Kg/m3)
4 4 (64) + 30%, -15%
6 6 (96) + 30%, -15%
8 8 (128) + 30%, -15%

2.3 This material shall be used to limit

heat loss from steam generators, associated ducts
and allied equipment or to limit heat input into
equipment.
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4.3 Apparent Thermal Conductivity (Nominal)

Density Thermal Conductivity “K” at

lbs/ft3 Mean Temperature o F (o C)
Type Grade (Kg/m3) 400(200) 600(320) 800(430) 1000(540)

LT, RT, HP 4 4 (64) 0.496 (0.072) 0.79 (0.114) 1.02 (0.147) 1.39 (0.201)
LT, RT, HP, HT 6 6 (96) 0.435 (0.063) 0.72 (0.104) 0.90 (0.130) 1.14 (0.165)
LT, RT, HP, HT 8 8 (128) 0.416 (0.060) 0.68 (0.098) 0.85 (0.123) 0.95 (0.137)

Note: 1. Per ASTM C-177-76, “Steady State Thermal Transmission Properties by

Means of the Guarded Hot Plate".
2. K-factor = Btu in/hr - ft2 o F (w/m k).

4.4 Unfiberized Shot content

Fiber Index shall have a maximum shot content of 30% by weight as tested by ASTM C892,
Annex A2.

4.5 Thermal Shrinkage (Per ASTM 356)

Type Test Conditions Maximum % Linear Shrinkage

LT 1900o F/23 hr. 3.5

RT 2250o F/24 hr. 3.5
HP 2250o F/24 hr. 3.5
HT 2250o F/24 hr. 3.5

4.6 Tensile Strength (Per ASTM D1682G Modified)

Type Grade Minimum

psi (kPa)

LT,RT,HP 4 3 (21)
6 6 (42)
8 8 (55)

HT 4 2 (14)
6 4 (28)
8 6 (42)

Note: A copy of ASTM D1682G Modified is available.

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5.0 Miscellaneous Requirements

5.1 Shipping Preparation

Ceramic fiber blanket insulation shall

be packaged in such a manner that the material
will not be damaged during shipment and usual
handling. The packaging shall be the
responsibility of the Seller.

6.0 Exceptions, Deviations, Alternates

The Seller is expected to supply material in

full compliance with the requirements of this
specification. All proposed exceptions, deviations
or alternates must be listed and are subject to the
express written approval by ALSTOM Power
before manufacturing of the product.

7.0 Warranty

The Seller warrants for a period of 3 years

after commercial operation the material furnished
thereunder; (a) to be free from defects in design,
labor, material or fabrication; (b) to conform to
applicable specifications, drawings, samples or
other descriptions given provided material
(physical) requirements do not exceed those
detailed in this specification; (c) to be suitable for
purposes intended; and (d) to be free from
physical deteriorations such as punking, burning,
powdering, etc., which affect the insulation
performance. The Seller agrees to replace, install
or correct promptly without expense to the
Purchaser any material not conforming to the
foregoing requirements, when notified by the
purchaser. Additionally, the Seller shall replace
or refinish lagging or plastic finish damaged as a
result of insulation defects.