REAFFIRMATION W/EDITORIAL REVISION

July 2019

Insulation

PIP INSR1000
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Insulation Covers for Hot Insulation Service
 PURPOSE AND USE OF PROCESS INDUSTRY PRACTICES

In an effort to minimize the cost of process industry facilities, this Practice has been
prepared from the technical requirements in the existing standards of major industrial users,
contractors, or standards organizations. By harmonizing these technical requirements into a
single set of Practices, administrative, application, and engineering costs to both the
purchaser and the manufacturer should be reduced. While this Practice is expected to
incorporate the majority of requirements of most users, individual applications may involve
requirements that will be appended to and take precedence over this Practice. Determinations
concerning fitness for purpose and particular matters or application of the Practice to
particular project or engineering situations should not be made solely on information
contained in these materials. The use of trade names from time to time should not be viewed
as an expression of preference but rather recognized as normal usage in the trade. Other
brands having the same specifications are equally correct and may be substituted for those
named. All Practices or guidelines are intended to be consistent with applicable laws and
regulations including OSHA requirements. To the extent these Practices or guidelines should
conflict with OSHA or other applicable laws or regulations, such laws or regulations must be
followed. Consult an appropriate professional before applying or acting on any material
contained in or suggested by the Practice.

This Practice is subject to revision at any time.

© Process Industry Practices (PIP), Construction Industry Institute, The University of Texas at
Austin, 3925 West Braker Lane (R4500), Austin, Texas 78759. PIP Member Companies and
Subscribers may copy this Practice for their internal use. Changes or modifications of any kind
are not permitted within any PIP Practice without the express written authorization of PIP.
Authorized Users may attach addenda or overlays to clearly indicate modifications or
exceptions to specific sections of PIP Practices. Authorized Users may provide their clients,
suppliers and contractors with copies of the Practice solely for Authorized Users’ purposes.
These purposes include but are not limited to the procurement process (e.g., as attachments to
requests for quotation/ purchase orders or requests for proposals/contracts) and preparation and
issue of design engineering deliverables for use on a specific project by Authorized User’s
client. PIP’s copyright notices must be clearly indicated and unequivocally incorporated in
documents where an Authorized User desires to provide any third party with copies of the
Practice.

PRINTING HISTORY
April 1999 Issued July 2007 Editorial Revision July 2019 Reaffirmation with
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December 2005 Technical Correction March 2011 Reaffirmation with
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PIP INSR1000
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Table of Contents
1. Scope ...........................................2
2. References ..................................2
2.1 Process Industry Practices (PIP) .......2
2.2 Industry Codes and Standards ..........2
2.3 Other References ...............................2
3. Definitions ...................................2
4. Requirements ..............................3
4.1 Materials .............................................3
4.2 Design and Fabrication ......................5
4.3 Installation Requirements...................7
4.4 Inspection ...........................................7
4.5 Extent of Insulation.............................7
4.6 Documentation ...................................7
4.7 Thickness Table .................................7
Data Forms
INSR1000-D001– Documentation
Requirements Sheet
Process Industry Practices
REAFFIRMATION W/EDITORIAL REVISION
July 2019
Insulation
The following data forms shall be part of this
Practice only if indicated on the purchaser’s
completed Documentation Requirements Sheet.
INSR1000-D002 – Design Parameters
INSR1000-D010 – Data Sheet for General
Service (Glass Fiber Mat Insulation) to
260°C (500°F)
INSR1000-D011 – Data Sheet for General
Service (Glass Fiber Mat Insulation)
261-538°C (501-1000°F)
INSR1000-D012 – Data Sheet for General
Service (Silica Aerogel Blanket
Insulation) to 260°C (500°F)
INSR1000-D013 – Data Sheet for General
Service (Silica Aerogel Blanket
Insulation) 261-538°C (501-1000°F)
INSR1000-F001 – Insulation Thickness
Table for Glass Felt Fiber Insulation (US
Customary Units)
INSR1000-F001M – Insulation Thickness
Table for Glass Felt Fiber Insulation (SI
Units)
INSR1000-F002 – Insulation Thickness
Table for Silica Aerogel Insulation (US
Customary Units)
INSR1000-F002M – Insulation Thickness
Table for Silica Aerogel Insulation (SI
Units)
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1. Scope

This Practice provides requirements for the installer of flexible, removable/reusable insulation
covers for hot service insulation systems. This Practice describes the minimum requirements for
materials, fabrication, and installation of flexible, removable/reusable hot service insulation
covers, ambient to 538°C (1000°F).

2. References
Applicable parts of the following Practices, industry codes and standards, and references shall be
considered an integral part of this Practice. The edition in effect on the date of contract award
shall be used, except as otherwise noted. Short titles are used herein where appropriate.

2.1 Process Industry Practices (PIP)

– PIP INSH1000 - Hot Service Insulation Materials and Installation Specification
2.2 Industry Codes and Standards
• American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM)
– ASTM C692 - Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Influence of Thermal
Insulations on External Stress Corrosion Cracking Tendency of Austenitic
Stainless Steel
– ASTM C795 - Standard Specification for Thermal Insulation for Use in Contact with
Austenitic Stainless Steel
– ASTM C871 - Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Thermal Insulation
Materials for Leachable Chloride, Fluoride, Silicate, and Sodium Ions
– ASTM C1086 - Standard Specification for Glass Fiber Mechanically Bonded
Felt Thermal Insulation
– ASTM C1728 - Standard Specification for Flexible Aerogel Insulation
– ASTM D3776 - Standard Test for Methods for Mass per Unit Area (Weight) of
Fabric
2.3 Other References
• North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA)
– 3E PLUS Insulation Thickness Computer Program

3. Definitions
supplier: Party responsible for furnishing and/or installing the insulation system

owner: The party who owns the facility wherein the installation system will be used

purchaser: The party who awards the contract to the supplier. The purchaser may be the owner
or the owner's authorized agent.
manufacturer: Party responsible for making the insulation covers for hot insulation service

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4. Requirements
4.1 Materials
4.1.1 General
4.1.1.1 Insulation and accessory materials shall be furnished in accordance with
the requirements of this Practice, including the specific grade or type.
4.1.1.2 Insulation and accessory materials shall be formulated without asbestos.
4.1.1.3 Materials shall be new and shall be used prior to the expiration date.
4.1.1.4 Use of materials other than those specified in this Practice shall require
prior written approval of the purchaser. Requests for substitutions shall
be included as an alternate in the bidder’s proposal.
4.1.1.5 Alternative insulation materials may be specified by the purchaser on
data sheets PIP INSR1000-D010, INSR1000-D011, INSR1000-D012
and INSR1000-D013, as needed.
4.1.2 Testing
4.1.2.1 All materials shall be qualified for use on austenitic stainless steel in
accordance with ASTM C795. If requested, test reports shall be furnished.
4.1.2.2 Material manufacturer shall also furnish a chemical analysis in
accordance with ASTM C871 for materials. This chemical analysis
shall not vary by more than 50% from the chemical analysis of the
production lot tested under ASTM C692.
4.1.2.3 Unless otherwise specified in the purchase order, certification of
chemical analysis is not required for each production lot from which
material is furnished for this project. However, the manufacturer shall
state that the chemical analysis will not vary by more than 50% from
those done during the production lot tested under ASTM C795.
4.1.2.4 Testing shall be conducted by a laboratory accredited by the National
Institute of Standards and Technology’s National Voluntary
Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP).
4.1.3 Insulation Material
4.1.3.1 Glass Fiber Mat Insulation
1. Insulation material shall be composed of 100% selected-grade
Type E glass fibers fabricated in mat form without the addition of
resinous or organic binders in accordance with ASTM C1086.
2. Insulation shall be suitable for hot face temperatures to 538°C
(1000°F).
3. Insulation shall have a nominal density of 128 kg/m³ (8.0 lb/ft³).
4.1.3.2 Silica Aerogel Blanket Insulation
1. Insulation material shall be flexible aerogel insulation in accordance
with ASTM C1728, Type III, Grade 1A.

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2. Insulation shall be suitable for hot face temperatures to 649°C

(1200°F).
3. Insulation shall have a density of 160 kg/m³ (10.0 lb/ft³) to
240 kg/m³ (15.0 lb/ft³).
4.1.4 Inner Liner
4.1.4.1 Inner liner, including gussets, for operating temperatures to 260°C
(500°F) shall be a fiberglass fabric impregnated with PTFE, having a
minimum weight of 540 g/m² (16 oz/yd²) in accordance with
ASTM D3776, and grey in color.
4.1.4.2 For operating temperatures 261°C (501°F) to 538°C (1000°F):
1. Inner liner, including gussets shall be a four-ply laminate,
consisting of two layers of fiberglass cloth and two layers of 25 µm
(1 mil) thick aluminum foil, with a minimum weight of 610 g/m²
(18 oz/yd²).
2. Inner liner, including gussets, shall have an outer layer of knitted
wire mesh, Type 304 stainless steel, 0.44 mm (0.011 inch) wire
diameter, and 60 density (openings per inch / 25 mm) secured over
the four-ply laminate.
4.1.5 Outer Jacket
Outer jacket shall be a fiberglass fabric impregnated with PTFE, having a
minimum weight of 540 g/m² (16 oz/yd2) in accordance with ASTM D3776, and
grey in color.
4.1.6 Tie-Down Straps
4.1.6.1 Tie-down straps shall be constructed of the same material as the outer
jacket.
4.1.6.2 Tie-down straps shall be fabricated using a double thickness of the
fabric, with edge trim sewn in place along both edges.
4.1.6.3 Edge trim shall be applied to not leave exposed fabric edges.
4.1.6.4 Ends of the straps shall be turned under 6 to 13 mm (1/4 to 1/2 inch)
and double-stitched to prevent unraveling.
4.1.7 Drawstrings
Drawstrings shall be made from 100% textured fiberglass sleeving with plain
weave, 10 mm (3/8 inch) inside diameter, 0.8 mm (0.03 inch) wall thickness, and
shall be suitable for 538°C (1000°F) service.
4.1.8 Thread
4.1.8.1 PTFE-coated fiberglass thread shall be used for service temperatures to
260°C (500°F).
4.1.8.2 Fiberglass thread shall be 0.50 mm (0.021 inch) diameter, minimum
9 kg (20 lbs.) tensile strength.

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4.1.8.3 Kevlar-coated stainless steel thread shall be used for service

temperatures above 260°C (500°F).
4.1.8.4 Stainless steel thread shall be minimum 0.40 mm (0.015 inch) diameter
and minimum 8 kg (18 lbs.) tensile strength.
4.1.9 Hardware
All hardware such as D-rings, buckles, tags, etc., shall be type 304 stainless steel.
4.2 Design and Fabrication
4.2.1 Piping, Flanges, Valves, and Equipment Covers
4.2.1.1 Insulated items shall be pre-measured to assure a tight fit. Allowances for
valve bonnet height, gland openings, protrusions, etc shall be included.
4.2.1.2 Force-folding or bending of covers shall not be permitted.
4.2.1.3 Covers shall be fabricated with a minimum 50 mm (2 inches) of
overlap at the end flap over adjacent insulation.
4.2.1.4 Covers shall be fabricated to allow easy access to valve packing glands
and flange bolts without having to completely remove the cover.
4.2.1.5 If possible, covers shall be fabricated with parting faces at the cover
low point to facilitate drainage. Otherwise, a drainage grommet shall
be installed at the cover low point.
4.2.1.6 Any single cover or cover piece shall not exceed 20 kg (45 lbs.) Covers
with a finished weight of 20 kg (45 lbs.) or less shall be fabricated in
one piece.
4.2.2 Jacket Fabric Seam Construction
4.2.2.1 All fabric seams shall be sewn. Machine stitching shall be used wherever
practical. Hand stitching shall be kept to an absolute minimum.
4.2.2.2 All cover seams shall be turned in or under and sewn to prevent any
raw edges from being exposed on any surface.
4.2.2.3 Gusset-type construction shall be utilized for all cover thicknesses
greater than 1 inch.
4.2.2.4 Sewing shall be double straight stitched with minimum 7 stitches per
25 mm (1 inch). Each row shall be parallel and spaced a minimum of
3 mm (1/8 inch) to a maximum of 13 mm (1/2 inch) apart.
4.2.2.5 Fabric seams shall be inside seams, except that the final closing seam
may be an outside seam.
4.2.2.6 Insulation within the jacketing shall be secured with lacing hooks or
insulation anchors to prevent insulation from settling within the cover.
4.2.3 Tie-Down/Anchor Strap Construction
4.2.3.1 The terminal ends of splits in covers shall be constructed with flaps or
drawcord/flaps to seal the covers from wind and water. Flaps shall
have no gaps where they contact adjacent insulation.

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4.2.3.2 D-ring type buckles and/or hook-and-loop tie-down/anchor straps shall

be used.
4.2.3.3 Lacing Hooks
1. Lacing hooks and wire shall not be used unless approved by the
Purchaser.
2. If Purchaser approves the use of lacing hooks and wires, the lacing
hooks shall be tufted to the cold face jacketing.
3. If lacing hooks penetrate the hot face, the hooks shall be secured by
self-locking washers with a patch of the hot face jacketing material
sewn over the washer.
4. A silicone rubber patch shall be placed between the washer and the
cover.
4.2.3.4 Ends of straps shall be turned under 6 mm (1/4 inch) to 13 mm
(1/2 inch) and double stitched to prevent unraveling.
4.2.3.5 Strap length and number of straps for covers shall be sufficient to
ensure a snug and proper fit without gaps or sagging of the cover.
4.2.3.6 Tie-down strap length shall have a minimum of 150 mm (6 inches)
excess length for pulling and securing.
4.2.3.7 Drawcords
1. Drawcords shall be used if terminal ends of covers need to be drawn
down around adjacent insulation, valve bonnets, nozzles, etc., to
seal the covers from wind and water.
2. Covers shall incorporate flaps at the terminal ends. Drawcord shall
be located within this flap.
3. Tie-down/anchor straps adjacent to the covers terminal ends shall be
spaced a minimum of 50 mm (2 inches) back from the drawcord flaps.
4. Cord length shall be sufficient to allow a minimum of 150 mm
(6 inches) of cord to protrude from each end of the flap when it is
drawn down.
5. Cut ends of braided sleeving cord shall be turned back inside the
sleeving a minimum of 25 mm (1 inch) and double-stitched to
prevent fraying.
6. A double stitch shall be located at the middle of the flap to secure
the cord and prevent it from pulling out.
4.2.4 Valve Covers
4.2.4.1 Valve covers shall be designed to permit full function of the valves and
shall not obscure the valve’s position indicator.
4.2.4.2 Any leak from the packing gland or flanges must be channeled out of
the cover to prevent soaking the insulation.
4.2.4.3 Leak tube shall be provided for drainage when specified by purchaser.

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4.2.5 Identification Tags

4.2.5.1 Stainless steel identification tags shall be permanently attached to the
outside of the cover.
4.2.5.2 The identification legend shall be mechanically embossed on the tag.
4.2.5.3 Information contained on each tag shall be specified by the purchaser.
4.2.5.4 Tags shall not be riveted directly to the cold face jacketing.
4.2.5.5 Tags shall be riveted to straps that are similar to tie-down/anchor
straps. These straps shall be secured to the cold face jacketing to allow
the straps to double as handles or lifting loops.
4.2.5.6 Covers utilizing multi-piece construction shall be appropriately tagged
for assembly.
4.3 Installation Requirements
4.3.1 All surfaces to be insulated shall be clean and dry.
4.3.2 Before insulating, any steel requiring coating shall be coated in accordance with
applicable specifications.
4.3.3 Insulation shall not be installed until completion of stress relieving, chemical
cleaning, pressure testing, installation of heat tracing, and authorization in
writing by appropriate authority.
4.3.4 The fit of the covers shall be in accordance with the design requirements of this
Practice.
4.4 Inspection
4.4.1 The Purchaser reserves the right to inspect the covers during manufacture.
4.4.2 Any materials or installations that do not meet the requirements of this Practice
shall be replaced or corrected.
4.5 Extent of Insulation
The extent of insulation shall be in accordance with the purchaser's PIP INSH1000 data
sheet INSH1000-D003.
4.6 Documentation
4.6.1 Documents required to define the scope of work shall be listed on Documentation
Requirements Sheet INSR1000-D001.
4.6.2 Flexible, removable/reusable insulation covers shall be provided in accordance with
purchaser's data sheets PIP INSR1000-D010, INSR1000-D011, INSR1000-D012
and INSR1000-D013, as needed to specify different cover types.
4.7 Thickness Table
4.7.1 Table 1 design parameters were used to compute the personnel protection
thicknesses shown in the PIP INSR1000-F001, F002, F001M, or F002M.
4.7.2 Users shall determine if these economic and climatic conditions are applicable to
their specific location.

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4.7.3 Design parameters other than those shown in Table 1 may be noted in
PIP INSR1000-D002.

Table 1: Design Parameters - Insulation Thickness Calculation

Hot Insulation Thickness - 1998 Design Parameters
Personnel Protection Design Wind Speed 1 m/s (2 mph)
Personnel Protection Design Summer Dry Bulb Temperature 35°C (95°F)
Personnel Protection Maximum Surface Temperature 60°C (140°F)
Emittance of Existing Surface 0.9

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INSR1000 REQUIREMENTS SHEET PIP INSR1000-D001

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NO. DATE REVISION DESCRIPTION BY CHECKED APPROVED

PROJECT NO. PROJECT DOCUMENT NO.

FACILITY NAME
LOCATION

PIP DOC NUMBER / TITLE REV DATE NOTES

PROJ DOC NUMBER
INSR1000 INSTALLATION OF FLEXIBLE, REMOVABLE/REUSABLE
INSULATION COVERS FOR HOT INSULATION SERVICE
INSR1000-D002
DESIGN PARAMETERS

INTG1000
INSULATION INSPECTION CHECKLIST

SELECTED MATERIALS SYSTEM DATA SHEETS

INSR1000-D010 YES NO GENERAL SERVICE (GLASS FIBER MAT
INSULATION), TO 260°C (500°F)
INSR1000-D011 YES NO GENERAL SERVICE (GLASS FIBER MAT
INSULATION), 261 TO 538°C (501 TO
1000°F)
INSR1000-D012 YES NO GENERAL SERVICE (SILICA AEROGEL
BLANKET INSULATION), TO 260°C
(500°F)
INSR1000-D013 YES NO GENERAL SERVICE (SILICA AEROGEL
BLANKET INSULATION), 261 TO
538°C (501 TO 1000°F)
SELECTED INSULATION THICKNESS TABLES
INSR1000-F001 YES NO INSULATION THICKNESS TABLE (US
CUSTOMARY UNITS) (GLASS FIBER
FELT INSULATION)
INSR1000-F001M YES NO INSULATION THICKNESS TABLE (SI
UNITS) (GLASS FIBER FELT
INSULATION)
INSR1000-F002 YES NO INSULATION THICKNESS TABLE (US
CUSTOMARY UNITS) (SILICA AEROGEL
INSULATION)
INSR1000-F002M YES NO INSULATION THICKNESS TABLE (SI
UNITS) (SILICA AEROGEL INSULATION)
FLEXIBLE, REMOVABLE / REUSABLE INSULATION COVER DETAILS
INIH0009 YES NO REMOVABLE AND REUSABLE
INSULATION – FLEXIBLE
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
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INSR1000

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FACILITY NAME
LOCATION

DESIGN BASIS:
Ambient temperature (average summer maximum) °C °F
Wind speed m/s mph
Maximum surface temperature °C °F
Insulation finish emissivity

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INSR1000 DATA SHEET PIP INSR1000-D010

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FACILITY NAME PROJECT NO.

LOCATION PROJECT DOCUMENT NO.

SERVICE DESCRIPTION: GENERAL SERVICE (GLASS FIBER MAT INSULATION)

TEMPERATURE RANGE: TO 260 °C (TO 500°F) THICKNESS TABLE:

APPROVED MANUFACTURERS
MANUFACTURER BRAND NAME MANUFACTURER BRAND NAME

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION MANUFACTURER BRAND NAME

INSULATION TYPE E GLASS FIBER MAT, WITHOUT RESINOUS OR ORGANIC BINDERS
MATERIAL
INNER LINER FIBERGLASS FABRIC, PTFE IMPREGNATED, 540 g/m² (16 oz/yd²)
OUTER JACKET FIBERGLASS FABRIC, PTFE IMPREGNATED, 540 g/m² (16 oz/yd²)
KNITTED WIRE NOT REQUIRED
MESH
DRAWSTRINGS FIBERGLASS SLEEVING, PLAIN WEAVE, 10 mm (3/8 in.) INSIDE DIAMETER AND 0.03 in.
(0.8 mm) WALL THICKNESS
THREAD TEFLON-COATED FIBERGLASS THREAD, 0.50 mm (0.021 in.) DIAMETER, MINIMUM 9 kg
(20 lb) TENSILE STRENGTH

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INSR1000 DATA SHEET PIP INSR1000-D011

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FACILITY NAME PROJECT NO.

LOCATION PROJECT DOCUMENT NO.

SERVICE DESCRIPTION: GENERAL SERVICE (GLASS FIBER MAT INSULATION)

TEMPERATURE RANGE: 261 TO 538 °C (501 TO 1000°F) THICKNESS TABLE:

APPROVED MANUFACTURERS
MANUFACTURER BRAND NAME MANUFACTURER BRAND NAME

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION MANUFACTURER BRAND NAME

INSULATION TYPE E GLASS FIBER MAT, WITHOUT RESINOUS OR ORGANIC BINDERS
MATERIAL
INNER LINER FIBERGLASS FABRIC, FOUR-PLY LAMINATE, TWO LAYERS OF FIBERGLASS CLOTH AND
TWO LAYERS OF ALUMINUM FOIL, MINIMUM 610 g/m² (18 oz/yd²)
OUTER JACKET FIBERGLASS FABRIC, PTFE IMPREGNATED, 540 g/m² (16 oz/yd²)
KNITTED WIRE KNITTED WIRE MESH, TYPE 304 STAINLESS STEEL 0.44 mm (0.011 iN.) WIRE DENSITY,
MESH AND 60 DENSITY
DRAWSTRINGS FIBERGLASS SLEEVING, PLAIN WEAVE, 10 mm (3/8 in.) INSIDE DIAMETER AND 0.03 in.
(0.8 mm) WALL THICKNESS
THREAD KEVLAR-COATED STAINLESS STEEL THREAD, MINIMUM 0.40 mm (0.015 in.) DIAMETER
AND MINIMUM 8 KG (18 LBS.) TENSILE STRENGTH.

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INSR1000 DATA SHEET PIP INSR1000-D012

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FACILITY NAME PROJECT NO.

LOCATION PROJECT DOCUMENT NO.

SERVICE DESCRIPTION: GENERAL SERVICE (SILICA AEROGEL BLANKET INSULATION)

TEMPERATURE RANGE: TO 260 °C (TO 500°F) THICKNESS TABLE:

APPROVED MANUFACTURERS
MANUFACTURER BRAND NAME MANUFACTURER BRAND NAME

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION MANUFACTURER BRAND NAME

INSULATION SILICA AEROGEL BLANKET INSULATION, CONFORMING TO ASTM C1728, TYPE III,
MATERIAL GRADE 1A
INNER LINER FIBERGLASS FABRIC, PTFE IMPREGNATED, 540 g/m² (16 oz/yd²)
OUTER JACKET FIBERGLASS FABRIC, PTFE IMPREGNATED, 540 g/m² (16 oz/yd²)
KNITTED WIRE NOT REQUIRED
MESH
DRAWSTRINGS FIBERGLASS SLEEVING, PLAIN WEAVE, 10 mm (3/8 in.) INSIDE DIAMETER AND 0.03 in.
(0.8 mm) WALL THICKNESS
THREAD TEFLON-COATED FIBERGLASS THREAD, 0.50 mm (0.021 in.) DIAMETER, MINIMUM 9 kg
(20 lb) TENSILE STRENGTH

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INSR1000 DATA SHEET PIP INSR1000-D013

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FACILITY NAME PROJECT NO.

LOCATION PROJECT DOCUMENT NO.

SERVICE DESCRIPTION: GENERAL SERVICE (SILICA AEROGEL BLANKET INSULATION)

TEMPERATURE RANGE: 261 TO 538 °C (501 TO 1000°F) THICKNESS TABLE:

APPROVED MANUFACTURERS
MANUFACTURER BRAND NAME MANUFACTURER BRAND NAME

COMPONENT DESCRIPTION MANUFACTURER BRAND NAME

INSULATION SILICA AEROGEL BLANKET INSULATION, CONFORMING TO ASTM C1728, TYPE III,
MATERIAL GRADE 1A
INNER LINER FIBERGLASS FABRIC, FOUR-PLY LAMINATE, TWO LAYERS OF FIBERGLASS CLOTH AND
TWO LAYERS OF ALUMINUM FOIL, MINIMUM 610 g/m² (18 oz/yd²)
OUTER JACKET FIBERGLASS FABRIC, PTFE IMPREGNATED, 540 g/m² (16 oz/yd²)
KNITTED WIRE KNITTED WIRE MESH, TYPE 304 STAINLESS STEEL 0.44 mm (0.011 iN.) WIRE DENSITY,
MESH AND 60 DENSITY
DRAWSTRINGS FIBERGLASS SLEEVING, PLAIN WEAVE, 10 mm (3/8 in.) INSIDE DIAMETER AND 0.03 in.
(0.8 mm) WALL THICKNESS
THREAD KEVLAR-COATED STAINLESS STEEL THREAD, MINIMUM 0.40 mm (0.015 in.) DIAMETER
AND MINIMUM 8 KG (18 LBS.) TENSILE STRENGTH.

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INSULATION THICKNESS TABLE (US CUSTOMARY UNITS) PIP INSR1000-F001
INSR1000

INSTALLATION OF FLEXIBLE, REMOVABLE/REUSABLE INSULATION COVERS PAGE 1 OF 1

FOR HOT INSULATION SERVICE - GLASS FIBER FELT INSULATION JULY 2019

NO. DATE REVISION DESCRIPTION BY CHECKED APPROVED

FACILITY NAME PROJECT NO.

LOCATION PROJECT DOCUMENT NO.

SERVICE DESCRIPTION: GENERAL SERVICE

Operating Temperature, °F
Pipe Size
151 201 251 301 351 401 451 501 551 601 651 701 751 801 851 901 951
or O.D.
To to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to
(NPS) (in.)
150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000
1 and less 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.5
1 1/2 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.5
2 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.5 2.5 2.5
3 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.5 1.5 1.5 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.5 2.5 3.0 3.0
4 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.5 1.5 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.5 2.5 2.5 3.0 3.0
6 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.5 1.5 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.5 2.5 3.0 3.0 3.0
8 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.5 1.5 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.5 2.5 3.0 3.0
10 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.5 1.5 1.5 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.5 2.5 3.0 3.0
12 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.5 1.5 1.5 2.0 2.0 2.5 2.5 3.0 3.0
14 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.5 1.5 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.5 2.5 3.0 3.0
16 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.5 1.5 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.0
18 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.5 1.5 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.0
20 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.5 1.5 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.0
24 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.5 1.5 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.0
30 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.5 1.5 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.0
36 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.5 1.5 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.0
>36 to Flat 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.5 1.5 1.5 2.0 2.0 2.0 3.0 3.0

NOTES:
1. Insulation thicknesses are based on design parameters in PIP INSR1000 Table 1 for personnel protection, using maximum thermal conductivity for glass fiber felt insulation
in accordance with ASTM C1086.
 ASSOC. PIP:
INSULATION THICKNESS TABLE (SI UNITS) PIP INSR1000-F001M
INSR1000

INSTALLATION OF FLEXIBLE, REMOVABLE/REUSABLE INSULATION COVERS PAGE 1 OF 1

FOR HOT INSULATION SERVICE - GLASS FIBER FELT INSULATION JULY 2019

NO. DATE REVISION DESCRIPTION BY CHECKED APPROVED

FACILITY NAME PROJECT NO.

LOCATION PROJECT DOCUMENT NO.

SERVICE DESCRIPTION: GENERAL SERVICE

Pipe Size Operating Temperature, °C

or O.D. 76 101 126 151 176 201 226 251 276 301 326 351 376 401 426 451 476 501 526
(NPS) To to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to
(in.) 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250 275 300 325 350 375 400 425 450 475 500 525 538
1 and 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 40 40 40 40 50 50 50 65 65
less
1 1/2 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 40 40 40 40 50 50 50 65 65 65
2 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 40 40 40 40 50 50 50 65 65 65 75
3 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 40 40 40 40 50 50 50 65 65 75 75 75
4 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 40 40 40 50 50 50 65 65 75 75 75
6 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 40 40 40 50 50 50 65 65 75 75
8 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 40 40 50 50 50 65 65 75 75
10 25 25 25 25 25 25 40 40 40 50 50 65 65 65 75 75
12 25 25 25 25 25 25 40 40 40 50 50 65 65 75 75
14 25 25 25 25 25 25 40 40 40 50 50 65 65 75 75
16 25 25 25 25 25 25 40 40 50 50 50 65 65 75 75
18 25 25 25 25 25 25 40 40 50 50 65 65 75 75
20 25 25 25 25 25 25 40 40 50 50 65 65 75 75
24 25 25 25 25 25 25 40 40 50 50 65 65 75 75
30 25 25 25 25 25 40 40 40 50 50 65 65 75
36 25 25 25 25 25 40 40 40 50 50 65 75 75
>36 to 25 25 25 25 25 40 40 50 50 65 75 75
Flat

NOTES:
1. Insulation thicknesses are based on design parameters in PIP INSR1000 Table 1 for personnel protection, using maximum thermal conductivity for glass fiber felt insulation
in accordance with ASTM C1086.
 ASSOC. PIP:
INSULATION THICKNESS TABLE (US CUSTOMARY UNITS) PIP INSR1000-F002
INSR1000

INSTALLATION OF FLEXIBLE, REMOVABLE/REUSABLE INSULATION COVERS PAGE 1 OF 1

FOR HOT INSULATION SERVICE - SILICA AEROGEL INSULATION JULY 2019

NO. DATE REVISION DESCRIPTION BY CHECKED APPROVED

FACILITY NAME PROJECT NO.

LOCATION PROJECT DOCUMENT NO.

SERVICE DESCRIPTION: GENERAL SERVICE

Operating Temperature, °F
Pipe Size
151 201 251 301 351 401 451 501 551 601 651 701 751 801 851 901 951
or O.D.
To to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to
(NPS) (in.)
150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650 700 750 800 850 900 950 1000
1 and less 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.8 0.8 0.8
1 1/2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.8 0.8 0.8 1.0
2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.8 0.8 0.8 1.0 1.0
3 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.8 0.8 0.8 1.0 1.0 1.2
4 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.8 0.8 0.8 1.0 1.0 1.2 1.2
6 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.8 0.8 0.8 1.0 1.0 1.2 1.2
8 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.8 0.8 1.0 1.0 1.2 1.2
10 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.6 0.6 0.8 0.8 0.8 1.0 1.0 1.2 1.2
12 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.6 0.6 0.8 0.8 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.2
14 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.4 0.4 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.8 0.8 1.0 1.0 1.2 1.2
16 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.8 0.8 1.0 1.0 1.2 1.2
18 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.8 0.8 1.0 1.0 1.2 1.2
20 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.8 0.8 1.0 1.0 1.2 1.2
24 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.6 0.6 0.8 0.8 1.0 1.0 1.2 1.2
30 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.6 0.6 0.8 0.8 1.0 1.0 1.2 1.2
36 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.6 0.6 0.8 0.8 1.0 1.0 1.2 1.2
>36 to 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.6 0.6 0.8 0.8 1.0 1.0 1.2 1.2
Flat

NOTES:
1. Insulation thicknesses are based on design parameters in PIP INSR1000 Table 1 for personnel protection, using maximum thermal conductivity for silica aerogel insulation
in accordance with ASTM C1728, Type III, Grade 1A.
 ASSOC. PIP:
INSULATION THICKNESS TABLE (SI UNITS) PIP INSR1000-F002M
INSR1000

INSTALLATION OF FLEXIBLE, REMOVABLE/REUSABLE INSULATION COVERS PAGE 1 OF 1

FOR HOT INSULATION SERVICE - SILICA AEROGEL INSULATION JULY 2019

NO. DATE REVISION DESCRIPTION BY CHECKED APPROVED

FACILITY NAME PROJECT NO.

LOCATION PROJECT DOCUMENT NO.

SERVICE DESCRIPTION: GENERAL SERVICE

Pipe Operating Temperature, °C
Size 126 151 176 201 226 251 276 301 326 351 376 401 426 451 476 501 526
or O.D. to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to
(NPS) 125 150 175 200 225 250 275 300 325 350 375 400 425 450 475 500 525 538
(in.)
1 and 5 5 5 5 10 10 10 10 10 10 15 15 15 15 20 20 20 20
less
1 1/2 5 5 5 5 10 10 10 10 15 15 15 15 15 20 20 20 25 25
2 5 5 5 10 10 10 10 10 15 15 15 15 20 20 20 25 25 25
3 5 5 5 10 10 10 10 15 15 15 15 20 20 20 25 25 25 30
4 5 5 10 10 10 10 15 15 15 15 20 20 20 25 25 25 30 30
6 5 5 10 10 10 10 15 15 15 20 20 20 25 25 30 30 30
8 5 5 10 10 10 15 15 15 20 20 20 25 25 25 30 30
10 5 5 10 10 10 15 15 15 20 20 20 25 25 30 30
12 5 5 10 10 10 15 15 15 20 20 25 25 25 30 30
14 5 5 10 10 10 15 15 15 20 20 25 25 30 30 30
16 5 10 10 10 10 15 15 20 20 20 25 25 30 30
18 5 10 10 10 15 15 15 20 20 20 25 25 30 30
20 5 10 10 10 15 15 15 20 20 25 25 25 30 30
24 5 10 10 10 15 15 15 20 20 25 25 30 30
30 5 10 10 10 15 15 15 20 20 25 25 30 30
36 5 10 10 10 15 15 15 20 20 25 25 30 30
>36 to 5 10 10 10 15 15 20 20 20 25 25 30 30
Flat

NOTES:
1. Insulation thicknesses are based on design parameters in PIP INSR1000 Table 1 for personnel protection, using maximum thermal conductivity for silica aerogel insulation
in accordance with ASTM C1728, Type III, Grade 1A.