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Aquaduct Insulation SolutionsThermal Insulation for Sub-Sea Pipelines

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AquAduct - Thermal Insulation solutions for Sub-Sea Pipelines ROCKWOOL Technical Insulation offers full range of excep-tional stone wool solutions with unique product properties of fire resistance, excellent thermal performance, outstanding sound reduction qualities as well as high water repellency capabilities. Our ROCKWOOL SeaRox products and solutions have been utilized for many years within Marine & Offshore market sectors. For several years we have also been supply-ing thermal insulation solutions for Sub Sea pipelines.

As a result of the ever increasing demand for oil on a world-wide basis and the need for more efficient development of the world’s oil reserves, developers are today operating in deeper water. Inevitably this results in discoveries being of higher temperature. It is precisely here that ROCKWOOL Technical Insulation capability to offer combined resistance to high temperature and excellent thermal performance comes into its own. the ROcKWOOL Aquaduct Insulation Solutions has already been used successfully for several years in Sub Sea projects worldwide. ROCKWOOL Technical Insulation experts offer specific solutions to meet specific conditions and project demands to help you shape your business to your benefit.

Technical insulation shaped by experts

ROcKWOOL technical Insulation – a subsidiary of the ROcKWOOL International Group – offers innovative technical insulation solutions for the process & power generated industry and the shipbuilding & offshore market worldwide.

To that end, we have subsumed our product range into two specialist categories. SeaRox comprises the full marine and offshore range and ProRox covers all our insulation solutions for the process industry and for technical installations on board and offshore. Through our two product lines, our experts offer a full spread of products and systems guaran-teeing the highest possible thermal, acoustical and fire safe insulation of all technical installations. Our more than 75 years of experience is reflected in a complete set of high grade

products and expert advice. Today, we remain fully committed to providing the very best service in the market and a total range of cutting-edge insulation solutions.

For many years we have been one of the biggest suppliers within the shipbuilding industry and offshore. As part of our global strategic approach we offer a uniform, transparent and harmonized product range throughout the world – from the United Kingdom to China. In the marine and offshore industry this is crucial. It makes it easier for you to ensure the right material in your own country and for your international pro-jects across the borders.

We share our knowledge to your advantageIn addition to providing innovative products, ROCKWOOL Technical Insulation is able to draw on in-depth expertise to ensure that end users in the shipbuilding, offshore and the process industries are given the best and most advanced insulation solutions.

The key to our success is the combination of excellent insulation products and outstanding people who know exactly what they are talking about. Thanks to their expertise and extensive experience, we can offer exceptional stone wool solutions and an impeccable service. With technical support on high level we are prepared to help you to choose the optimal solutions and secure the necessary documentation.

EXPERttOOL

Order your SeaRox Technical Guidelines at www.rockwool-rti.com

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Aquaduct Insulation Solutions have over the past years already been used in several projects world wide. Below you will find some of the projects:

client Project Product Size Year Location

British Gas Blake Aquaduct Sections 250 field joints 1999 -

Statoil Gulfaks Aquaduct PSM 13.6 km 2000 Subsea North Sea Norwegian Sector

Shell Penguin Aquaduct PSM 5,500 field joints 2002 Subsea North Sea UK Sector

Cnr international Baobab Aquaduct Sections 14 km 2004 Subsea Offshore Ivory Coast

Shell Howe Aquaduct CL 12 13 km 2004 Subsea North Sea UK Sector

Talisman Wage Aquaduct CL 9 5.5 km 2006 Subsea North Sea UK Sector

lundin Broom Aquaduct Section 7.8 km 2010 Subsea North Sea UK Sector

BG norge Knarr Aquaduct Cl 10 8.5 km 2013 Subsea North Sea Norwegian Sector

Product range

Aquaduct cL Special patented ROCKWOOL products where the vertical direc-tion of the fibres provides an excellent compression resistance at low thicknesses (down to 10 mm thickness). The fibres are bonded to a reinforced aluminium foil outer facing and the product can be supplied with very low dimensional tolerances. In most cases Aquaduct CL will be the optimal choice for Pipe in Pipe solutions.

Aquaduct Sections Rigid pre-formed circular units of ROCKWOOL insulation supplied with or without an outer covering. Aquaduct Sections are available in almost any combination of diameter, thickness and length (1 m max.) and can be adapted to individual needs and specifications. Aquaduct Sections tend to be used for the larger insulation thicknesses.

Aquaduct PSM A rigid ROCKWOOL slab having a glass scrim or reinforced aluminium foil facing bonded to one side and triangular grooves in the other. The grooves allow the slab to wrap around and closely fit specified large diametres (400 mm +).

Aquaduct Bevelled Lags A trapezoidal strips of ROCKWOOL rigid slab designed to contour specified large diametres. The lags can be supplied loose or bonded to a reinforced foil or metal outer sheet.

The use of Aquaduct Bevelled Lags offers the designer the facility to incorporate inset strips of varying thicknesses.

Aquaduct Loose Fill A specially graded, granular insulation designed to in-fill around pipe bundles and to fully fill irregular voids. Aquaduct Loose Fill can be installed at a wide range of densities, either by hand packing or by use of specially designed blowing equipment.

Aquaduct Insulation Solutions incorporate a number of different ROCKWOOL products which can be tailor made for the individual project and purpose. Some of the products are described below:

Advantages:

Resistant to high temperature Aquaduct Insulation Solutions are resistant to high temperatures and can be used at temperatures up to 600°C. The outer foil temperature is restricted to 80°C.

resilient; good recovery following deformation Aquaduct pre-formed products offer a unique combination of high resistance to compression and good recovery fol-lowing deformation.

Suitable for use in the proximity of welding for field joints Due to unique fire properties Aquaduct Insulation Solutions have proven to be applicable for typical solutions of welding of field joints

Free from hFCs and other blowing gases All ROCKWOOL stone wool products are free from gases that are harmful to the environment,such as CFCs, HCFCs, HFCs, pentane or any gases that have Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) or Global Warming Potential (GWP).

reliable performance Thermal conductivity of Aquaduct cannot degrade due to loss of entrapped gas.

easy to handle and install Products we offer in Aquaduct don’t require special equip-ment to install and are flexible what make them easy to shape.

recyclable ROCKWOOL stone wool products are recyclable and their life cycle analysis proves that they contributes actively to improve the environment.

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Technical information

unrivalled Performance and Flexibility Aquaduct Insulation Solutions from ROCKWOOL Technical Insulation are manufactured to meet the most stringent requirements of today’s sub-sea pipeline designer. Aquaduct Insulation Solutions utilise ROCKWOOL stone wool insulation to provide the pipeline designer with an unrivalled combination of high performance and flexibility of design.

Fire Performance Aquaduct Insulation Solutions are rated non combustible in accordance with ISO 1182.

temperature RangeDepending upon constructional details, some Aquaduct Insulation Solutions can be used at temperatures up to 600°C. The outer foil temperature is restricted to 80°C.

chemical PropertiespH 7 or slightly alkaline.

Minimum Pipe O.d. for Aquaduct cL ProductsDue to Aquaduct CL products special characteristic the products have som minor limitations in respect to minimum pipe O.D.

The limitations are illustrated by the table below. For smaller pipe OD’s we recommend the use of Aquaduct Sections.

thickness (mm)

Minimum Pipe O.d. (mm)

10 114

20 169

30 356

40 406

Lambda Values of Aquaduct cL Products (mW/mK)

Mean temperature (°c)

Product Grade 20 30 40 50 60 70 75

cL10 44.3 45.1 45.9 46.9 47.9 49.0 49.6

cL12 35.1 37.9 40.3 42.1 43.4 44.2 44.5

Based on 10 mm thick product

Lambda Values of Aquaduct Sections (mW/mK)

Mean temperature (°c)

20 30 40 50 60 70 75

37.9 38.6 39.4 40.3 41.2 42.3 42.8

Lambda Values of Aquaduct PSM (mW/mK)

Mean temperature (°c)

20 30 40 50 60 70 75

38.1 39.0 40.0 41.1 42.3 43.6 44.3

Bespoke solutions and field joints

traditional solutionAquaduct CL is used for Pipe in Pipe insulation.

Field Joint Applications Aquaduct Insulation Solutions can be used to complete field joints when the insulation material specified will not accept welding or when this type of construction is required.

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ROcKWOOL technical Insulation offers specific solutions to meet specific demandsDue to the flexibility of the product range of Aquaduct Insulation Solutions, we have the capability to offer specific solutions to meet specific demands, regardless of the complexity of Pipe Bundle configurations.

The pipe insulation is “cut back” typically 600 mm. The outer carrier pipe has a 250 mm (typ) gap to allow welding of inner process pipe.

The gap is filled with 3 pieces of Aquaduct stepwise. The carrier pipe is bridged and welded.

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ROCKWOOL Technical Insulation

The ROCKWOOL Group

ROCKWOOL, SeaRox and ProRox are registered trademarks of ROCKWOOL International.

ROCKWOOL Technical Insulation reserves the right to change the information in this brochure

without prior notice.

ROCKWOOL Technical Insulation, an independent organisationof the international ROCKWOOL Group, is the world widemarket leader in technical insulation. With our two productlines, ProRox and SeaRox, we cover the whole industrialmarket and marine & offshore industry, providing a full rangeof products and systems for the thermal and firesafeinsulation of technical applications. Besides sustainableproducts we offer reliable expert advice, from documentationto delivery and after sales service. Throughout the whole chainfrom specifier, through dealer to contractor and installer weaim to add value. We don’t just sell products, we supplysolutions. It’s this total approach that makes us the idealchoice for professionalism, innovation and trust.

All explanations correspond to our current range of knowledge and are therefore up-to-date. The examples of use outlined in this document serve only to provide a better description and do not take special circumstances of specific cases into account. ROCKWOOL Technical Insulation places great value upon continuous development of products, to the extent that we too continuously work to improve our products without prior notice. We therefore recommend that you use the most recent edition of our publications, as our wealth of experience and knowledge is always growing. Should you require related information for your specific application or have any technical queries, please contact our sales department or visit our website www.rockwool-rti.com

The ROCKWOOL Group is the world’s leading supplier of innovative products and systems based on stone wool, improving the environment and the quality of life for millions of people. The Group is amongst the global leaders within the insulation industry. Together with other building-related products such as acoustic ceilings and cladding boards, the Group ensures energy efficient and firesafe buildings with good acoustics and a comfortable indoor climate. We create green solutions for the horticultural industry, inventive special fibres for industrial use, effective insulation for the process industry and marine and offshore as well as noise and vibration systems for modern infrastructure.

Our more than 11 000 employees in more than 35 countries cater for customers all over the world. The Group’s head office is located close to Copenhagen. In 2014 the Group generated sales of almost EUR 2,18 billion. The company is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Nordic Exchange Copenhagen. The Group’s operations have a main presence in Europe and we are expanding production, sales and service activities in North and South America and Asia. Together with a broad network of business partners, this ensures that the Group’s products and systems reach almost every corner of the globe. For more information, please visit www.rockwool.com

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