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Protecting your investment and the environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 In any industrial process or plant, owners and operators
PAROC® stone wool solutions – an energy-efficient choice for industrial applications . . . . . . . . . . 4
Service and knowhow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
want to ensure that their investment delivers optimal
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 functionality, efficiency and, of course, profit. A simple
Insulation solutions for pipework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Insulation solutions for pipe elbows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
way of increasing the efficiency and performance of a
Insulation solutions for tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 process is to ensure that it is properly insulated. Minimum
Insulation solutions for process equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Insulation solutions for boilers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
energy consumption and maximum effective lifetime of
Insulation solutions for flue ducts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 a plant are highly valuable benefits of a well-insulated
Insulation solutions for equipment and filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Insulation solutions for industrial chimneys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
process.
Product selection for process industry applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
INSULATION SOLUTIONS FOR INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS
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Insulation thickness, mm
PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE
Stone wool is non-combustible as it is made of stone, which does not burn and
cannot be ignited. Stone wool insulation does not contribute to the spread of fire; Temperature, °C
on the contrary, it protects against fire. PAROC stone wool is classified in Euroclass
A1, which is the highest class of fire performance for building material.
Graph 2. The behaviour of certain construction materials in a “standard fire”. PAROC stone wool withstands very high
A “standard fire” simulates the development of temperatures in a fire in a normal room temperatures. On the left, a stone wool
space according to the standard combustion curve ISO 834. sample before a non-combustibility test
and, on the right, after the test.
Temperature, °C
1200
400
Wooden materials ignite
200
Plastic materials melt
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0 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240
Time, min
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COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH LOW WATER ABSORPTION PAROC stone wool is non-capillary and
In industrial applications, good Low water absorption is a very does not absorb or store water.
compressive strength can be important important property, since most
to the long-term performance industrial insulation solutions are
of insulation products. In pipe located outdoors, where they may be
insulation solutions, this property exposed to water, high humidity or
helps the products retain their other liquids.
nominal thickness during and after If any damage happens to the
installation particularly in use on cladding used on top of the insulation,
higher temperature pipes. It also helps water can penetrate the insulation
to ensure that cladding materials system. If the insulation absorbs
can be accurately fitted with good water, this may cause damage to the
uniformity and helps resist the effects equipment, e.g. corrosion, and also
of mechanical distortion of the dramatically lower the insulating
cladding. In tank insulation especially, capacity of the product. Therefore,
insulation slabs for walkable roofs shall the water absorption of the insulation
have good resistance to compression should be as low as possible.
and need to fulfill requirements Tests according to EN 1609 The key to protecting insulated metal
according to specifications. The and EN 13472 prove that the water surfaces from exposure to moisture
declared values for compressive stress absorption of PAROC stone wool and other harmful substances is to use
have been determined in accordance products is within accepted limits and highly water-repellent, non-hygroscopic,
with EN 14303. clearly below the allowed maximum chemically robust and durable
of 1 kg/m². Our WR (Water Repellent insulation material. According to the
grade) products fulfill all requirements standard ASTM C 795 the content
EFFECTIVE NOISE REDUCTION of BS 2972 even when preheated up to of water-leachable ions is acceptable
High-speed air, steam and liquid 250 °C before testing. in the area shown in the diagramme
movements in industrial processes below. According to AGI Q 132, the
create a lot of noise, which can adversely SOLUTIONS TO PREVENT CORROSION maximum content of chloride ions
affect the working environment of Moisture results in corrosion in (Cl- ) shall not exceed 10 ppm. PAROC
employees. Due to their porous fibre uninsulated or poorly insulated process stone wool fulfills this requirement. In
structure and high density, PAROC pipes, ducts and equipment causing addition, the range of protective facings
products – especially when installed as huge maintenance and repair costs and and foils increase process functionality
multi-layer solutions – provide good production losses in industry. and minimise the risk of corrosion.
sound insulation, which creates a more
pleasant working environment.
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All those values of properties listed in the DoP are based on official tests and MAINTENANCE-FREE SOLUTIONS
controlled by the notified body. As a manufacturer, it is our responsibility that every FOR YEARS TO COME
product put on the market fulfills the declared properties. PAROC stone wool PAROC products retain their
products are very stable. The properties of stone wool do not change over time; they properties throughout the lifetime of
keep the declared values throughout the lifetime of the insulation – decades upon the equipment being insulated, helping
decade. to reduce maintenance work and
In addition, our industrial products are tested and certified according to many prolong service life. PAROC insulation
other standards, such as DINCERTCO, ASTM or Russian certification. solutions have been designed to make
the installation process as quick and
easy as possible. As well as making
the installation itself safer and more
economical, this also leads to error-free
installation, thus increasing the long-
term reliability of the insulation.
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APPLICATIONS
PROCESS INDUSTRIES
Process industries demand specialist industrially manufactured, mutually
insulation solutions. The temperature compatible insulation components
in the pipelines must remain within provide the same insulation capacity
certain parameters, heat loss must be both for straight pipe sections and pipe
minimised, and the whole process must elbows, helping to maintain optimal
be reliable, durable and safe. Paroc’s performance throughout the pipeline.
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POWER PLANTS
The high service temperatures involved range of varying density slabs with high
in power generation, together with compressive stress. Paroc has developed
the variety of components that require insulation solutions for boilers, tanks,
insulation demand a wide range flue ducts, chimneys, and other plant
of special insulation solutions. For equipment that can increase the
example, boilers need flexible, multi- efficiency, service lifetime and reliability
layer solutions, whereas tanks require a of the plant.
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EFFECTIVE PAROC PIPE INSULATION SOLUTIONS Table 1. Recommended insulation products for industrial pipework insulation.
Insulation products are chosen
according to the operating temperature PAROC SOLUTIONS FOR INDUSTRIAL PIPEWORK INSULATION
of the pipe. Insulation can be Temp. °C Insulation for straight pipes Insulation for pipe elbows
implemented with standard products or,
≤250 PAROC Pro Section 100 PAROC Pro Segment 100, PAROC Pro Bend 100
for high temperatures, with high-density
pipe sections. Often one-layer solutions ≤250 PAROC Pro Lock 100 PAROC Pro Segment 100 DL 1) or
are suitable, but according to more PAROC Pro Segment 100 + PAROC Pro Segment 100
demanding specifications, double- or >250 PAROC Pro Section 100 DL 1) or PAROC Pro Segment 100 DL 1) or
even multi-layer solutions are required. PAROC Pro Section 100 + PAROC Pro Section 100 PAROC Pro Segment 100 + PAROC Pro Segment 100
Double-layer insulation as well as >350 PAROC Pro Lock 140 or PAROC Pro Segment 140 DL 1) or
PAROC Pro Lock insulation are tight PAROC Pro Section 140 + PAROC Pro Section 100 PAROC Pro Segment 140 + PAROC Pro Segment 100
without any gaps due to overlapping in
lengthwise and crosswise joints. 1)
Products which have DL in their product name are single products based on two product pieces, one fitted inside the other.
Our solutions comprise standard
pipe insulation, double or multi- DOUBLE-LAYER PIPE INSULATION SOLUTIONS High-temperature pipeline insulated with
layer pipe insulation and pipe elbow Double-layer insulation solutions pipe sections in two layers.
insulation. The table shows the main are needed for temperatures higher
products and combinations of products than 250 °C and when the insulation
for different applications. thickness is over 80 - 100 mm.
PAROC products which have
Pipeline insulated with pipe sections DL in their product name are single
in one layer. products based on two product pieces,
one fitted inside the other. Layers
are installed separately. The parts are
precisely measured during production
to ensure compatibility and a good fit
guaranteeing perfect insulation. Double-layer insulation can be replaced
Double-layer products (DL) are with PAROC Pro Lock 100 or 140 (z-lock),
handled as one e.g. each package a tongue-and-groove pipe insulation that
includes all of the product pieces can be installed in a single work period.
RAPID AND ECONOMICAL INSTALLATION required for both the inner and outer
PAROC pipe sections are dimensionally layers, eliminating unnecessary waste.
accurate and compatible with factory- This eases the logistics, both in delivery
made components, such as bends to the building site and at the site itself.
and segments. Installation is straight- The solution, therefore, saves on costs,
forward, easy and results in technically helps keep the site tidy and provides
superior insulation performance. The first-class insulation properties.
components do not need to be further
measured or modified on-site, nor MULTI-LAYER PIPE INSULATION SOLUTIONS
do they require any additional metal If the total insulation thickness is so
support structure associated with wired great that the thickness of available
mats. This eliminates a common cause products in two layers is not sufficient,
of heat loss. three or more layers of insulation are
The benefits of PAROC pipe used.
insulation solutions are particularly
significant when insulating pipe elbows.
• For service temperatures of over 250 °C, at least two layers of insulation are
The same material, with the same recommended.
properties is used, but without the need
• If the total insulation thickness is 80 - 100 mm or more, we recommend using
for on-site cutting and supporting rings double-layer products (DL) or PAROC Lock Sections.
that make installing traditional mat
• We strongly suggest to use products with a density of 140 kg/m³ as the first layer
insulation so time-consuming. when the pipe temperature exceeds 350 °C.
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PAROC PIPE SECTION SOLUTION COMPARED Graph 5. Comparison of PAROC Pro Section double-layer solution and PAROC Pro
TO WIRED MAT INSULATION Wired Mat solution with the same insulation thickness.
One of the primary advantages of
PAROC pipe section solution over
wired mat insulation is the ease and Installation time Cost of insulation material Heat loss
accuracy of the installation process. By + installation work
using PAROC Pro Section double-layer
solution, heat loss can be reduced by ~30 % 15-25 %
at least 15 - 25 % compared to wired ~50 %
mat insulation with the same insulation
thickness.
Insulating pipes with the PAROC
Pro Lock solution also brings other
benefits compared to the PAROC Pro
Wired Mat solution. The insulation
thickness can be reduced significantly
with the pipe section insulation solution. PAROC Pro Section DL
This also reduces the insulation material PAROC Pro Wired mat solution with two insulation layers
costs, cladding costs and labour costs.
With pipe sections, the installation
time is shorter. This means that The comparison is based on the average of costs calculated for different pipe
scaffolding and other equipment is sizes. It shows that the PAROC Pro Section double-layer solution is both cost-
needed for a shorter period and general effective and time-saving, not to mention that the PAROC Pro Section double-layer
on-site costs are lower. Furthermore, the solution has 15 - 25 % less heat loss, if the insulation thickness is the same. Note
pipe section insulation does not sag over that wired mat insulation requires additional supporting structures.
time, so its thickness and effectiveness Cladding material and its installation costs are not included in the example.
remain stable over the whole lifetime of
the pipeline.
OO Full product range for pipes and pipe elbows – rapid, easy design process
OO Tight solutions without gaps in joints – minimum heat loss
OO Solutions without supporting structures – improved energy efficiency
OO Controlled process temperature – process works efficiently
OO Environmentally effective solution – reduced CO2 emissions
OO Compatible pipe sections and elbow insulations – time and money saved on installation, minimum waste on-site
OO Exact dimensioning – fits with pre-fabricated cladding
OO Double-layer (DL) products delivered nested, one inside the other – more effective logistics
OO Very low water absorption and low chloride content in products – eliminate risk of corrosion
OO Long-lasting solutions with low maintenance costs – investment for life
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PAROC PRO SEGMENTS Upon request, we can produce demanding, not only due to the
PAROC Pro Segments are insulation segments or bends for any elbow radius high service temperatures, but also
components for large pipe elbows. The and insulation thickness. For more because of vibrations during operation.
benefits of double-layer insulation can information, please contact your local High density, double or multi-layer
also be utilised in pipe elbows by using Paroc representative. insulation solutions are recommended
double-layer segments, where the seams for insulating very high-temperature
are sealed in order to minimise heat loss. VALVES AND FLANGES pipelines such as turbine tubes. See the
We produce PAROC Pro Segments Valves and flanges of pipelines must be recommended insulation solution in the
for 90° pipe elbows with a standard insulated using separate, easy-to-open table on page 10.
radius of 1.5D and 2.5D. jacketing. An aluminium foil-faced
wired mat is attached to the inside High-temperature pipe insulation always
Pipe elbow insulated with pipe sections and surface of the jacketing, with the foil has a multi-layer construction.
segments. facing inwards. This makes service and
maintenance work easy and clean to
perform, and the same jacketing, with its
insulation, can be reused several times.
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STONE WOOL INSULATION OFFERS LIFELONG Tank wall insulation can be installed Graph 6. Air movement decreases when
PROTECTION with different fixing and supporting using higher-density products.
PAROC stone wool slabs represent the methods. These vary from country
optimum solution for insulating storage to country and depend on the Air permeability, m2/s Pa
tanks and other large cylindrical or flat specifications used.
surfaces. They provide superior thermal
insulation over wide service temperature The insulation slabs can be fixed with 80
ranges due to low air permeability. welded pins.
Their high compressive stress remains 60
effective regardless of temperature
fluctuations for the entire lifetime of the 40
tank. Thus, the insulation slabs require
no additional support structures which
could create cold bridges. 10
The water-repellent and non-
combustible nature of stone wool gives
further protection to the tank, and
increases its operating life. Additionally, 0
as with all PAROC industrial insulation 0 10 20 40 60 80 100 200
solutions, the installation process is both Insulation density, kg/m3
cost-effective and straight forward. INSULATION OF TANK ROOFS
Paroc has a range of stone wool Tank roofs can be insulated with rigid
insulation slabs designed particularly for PAROC Pro Roof Slabs. The slabs
tank insulation applications. Specially themselves do not need any fixing, but
made tank wall slabs are available in the cladding must be supported through
a range of densities to suit different the insulation. The supporting structures BENEFITS OF PAROC TANK INSULATION:
tank temperatures. For roof insulation, vary according to different specifications
higher-density load-bearing slabs are and standards. Insulation slabs for OO Tight solutions without gaps in
recommended. walkable roofs shall have good resistance joints – minimum heat loss
to compression and need to fulfill OO Low air permeability of products
INSULATION OF TANK WALLS requirements according to specifications. – maximum performance even in
Due to temperature differences the most demanding conditions
between the insulation and cladding, Tank roofs can be insulated with OO Controlled temperature of the
the “chimney effect”, where air flows rigid PAROC Pro Roof Slabs. content – energy efficiency in
upwards, occurs in high tank walls. storing
Because of this, it is important to use OO Environmentally effective solution
dense enough insulation slabs to prevent – reduced CO2 emissions
air movement inside the insulation, and OO Products with high compressive
minimise heat convection (see graph stress for tank roofs – withstand
6). You can calculate the heat loss or load during installation and
cooling times of tanks with different maintenance
insulation solutions with the PAROC OO Long-lasting solutions with low
Calculus tool. You should select the maintenance costs – investment
right product and density according for life
to local requirements or insulation
specifications.
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WIRED MAT INSULATION FOR EQUIPMENT Small equipment, such as heat For pressure vessels, stone wool slabs or wired
Wired mats are often the best insulation exchangers, is insulated with flexible mats are used depending on the sizes and
material for equipment with a lot of wired mats. dimensions in question.
curves and outlets. Various pieces of
small equipment, like heat exchangers,
are insulated with flexible wired mats.
A lot of this equipment is multiform,
with uneven surfaces, and therefore
flexible insulation is needed to fill up
all the corners. When using flexible
wired mats, it is necessary to secure the
cladding with structures like supporting
rings, in order to prevent the insulation
from sagging.
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THE OPTIMUM SOLUTION FOR EACH Flue ducts are easy to insulate with Flue ducts are easy to insulate with PAROC
APPLICATION PAROC Pro Slab 80, using either Pro Slab 80, using either one layer or multi-
In process industries, energy one layer or multi-layered insulation layer insulation solutions.
flow management is vital for the solutions. The slabs are fixed with
functionality and economy of the pins and washers. The insulation
operation. Such demanding applications construction can vary according to
require insulation solutions designed specifications.
and developed specifically for that
purpose. PAROC flue duct insulation
solutions provide superior thermal BENEFITS OF PAROC FLUE DUCT
insulation at high service temperatures INSULATION:
and help prevent condensation. They
also have good mechanical strength. OO Environmentally effective solution
In flue duct applications, a double – reduced CO2 emissions
layer of insulation is usually used in OO Long-lasting solutions with low
order to prevent cold bridges. Generally, maintenance costs – investment
both layers are slabs, but it is possible for life
to combine slabs with wired mats. The OO Controlled process temperature
optimal insulation material depends on – process works efficiently
the temperatures and type of channel.
For rectangular channels, slabs are easier
to install, but wired mats may also be
used.
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Special constructions
Superheated steam
Industrial himneys
Boiler penthouses
High temperature
Process pipelines
Heat exchangers
Prossure vessels
Valve boxes and
Product
Boiler walls
Tank walls
Tank roofs
Flue ducts
pipelines
pipelines
flanges
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of our operations are customer and personnel orientation, constant innovation, profitable growth and sustainable
development. Paroc products include building insulation, technical insulation, marine and offshore insulation,
sandwich panels and acoustic products. The products are manufactured in Finland, Sweden, Lithuania and Poland
and as of 2013 also in Russia. Paroc has sales and representative offices in 14 European countries.
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