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(Pipe Installations & Insulation) - Coggle Diagram
Pipe Installations & Insulation
Pipe Installations
Overhead Installations
Support systems (hangers, racks)
Insulation for hot/cold fluids
Accessibility for maintenance
Safety measures
Applications
Fire protection systems
Industrial pipelines
Underground Installations
Trenching & Backfilling
Pipe selection (PVC, PEX, Copper)
Jointing (welding, flanged, threaded)
Testing for integrity
Considerations
Soil conditions
Water table
Corrosion protection
Insulation
Purpose
Reduce energy cost
Maintain process temperature
Prevent condensation
Improve safety
Environmental benefits
Types
Organic
Wool, Rubber, Paper
Inorganic
Glass wool, Rock wool, Asbestos
Special
Thermocole, Phenolic foam
Properties of Good Insulators
Low thermal conductivity
Moisture resistance
Chemically stable
Fireproof
Cost-effective
Temperature-Based Applications
High Temperature (315°C–815°C)
Boilers, Stacks, Incinerators
Materials: Ceramic fiber, Mineral wool, Calcium silicate
Medium Temperature (100°C–315°C)
Steam, Hot water systems
Materials: Magnesia, Rock wool, Foamed glass
Low Temperature (-267°C–0°C)
Refrigeration, Cryogenics
Materials: Polyurethane, Polystyrene, Cork, Cellular glass
Methods: Multi-layer, Powder, Rigid foam, Vacuum
Selection Factors
Temperature range
Mechanical load
Chemical exposure
Fire & health safety
Moisture control
Cost & ROI