Novolastic

Subsea Thermal Insulation

Novolastic

Subsea Thermal Insulation

Novolastic is a thermal insulation and protective coating applied to
components subjected to deep-water immersion. Enabled by its easy cast-in-
place application method, it can readily be applied to subsea trees, manifolds,
PLETs, PLEMs, jumpers and similar components on any remote site
worldwide. Novolastic superior thermal properties helps delay the onset of
hydrate formation and wax deposition.
Key features and benets
Excellent solution as a thermal insulation
material for subsea production and
separation equipments.
Extends cool down periods through low
thermal conductivity.
Material provides stable thermal
performance over time and has a successful
eld track record for applications up to
300 F (149 C).
Silicone-based insulation which is
compounded with hollow glass micro-
spheres to reduce the density and thermal
conductivity of the material.
Superior tensile elongation properties
(250-300%) as compared to standard
syntactic foam (0.5%) to allow thermal
or mechanical expansion/movement of
piping (such as owline U-jumpers) without
cracking or breaking.
Minimal volumetric thermal expansion.
Rated to 10,000 ft (3,048 m) water depth.
Low water absorption permits the material
to maintain its thermal conductivity
properties over time.
Non-exothermic reaction during the curing
process results in a quicker and more
reliable application.
Material is easy to apply (cast-in-place with
molds).
Available in 2 colors (non-glare white and
yellow).
Superior eld performance track record.
Application considerations
Short application durations provide signicant
time savings during manufacturing and fabrication
phases and protects critical project schedules.
Cast-in-place application accommodates for very
complex geometries.
Easily applied at the worksite (shop, fabrication
yard, etc.)
Cures at room temperature. Does not require
pre-heating of substrate or molds and does not
provide any risk of exothermic cracking.
Easy to repair in case of late requirement changes.
Storage requirements
In the sealed containers in which the
material was delivered.
Away from direct sunlight.
Average daily temperature during
rst year shall be between
32 F (0 C) and 95 F (35 C).
Product qualication status
Novolastic has been rigorously qualied through
the following series of tests to verify its performance
for a range of deepwater service conditions at the
design conditions stated:
Thermal conductivity: ASTM C518
Density: ASTM D792
Heat capacity: ASTM E1269
Tensile strength: ASTM D412
Tensile Elongation: ASTM D412
Hardness, Shore A: ASTM D2240
Aging tests:
Water absorption in pressurized water.
Effect of pressurized water on thermal
conductivity.
Sea water on samples bonded
to steel.
Simulated Service Test: Full-scale pipe section coated
in Novolastic insulation with hot oil/air inside pipe
and cold water at elevated external pressure.
Qualication Program:
Material properties
Mechanical
Property Value Testing method
Hardness 50 5 units, Shore A ASTM D2240
Compressive Strength 640 psi (4.4 MPa) @ 50% compression ASTM D575
Tensile Strength 435 psi (3 MPa) 20% ASTM D412
Tensile Elongation 285 % 20% ASTM D412
200 % Modulus 340 psi (2.3 MPa) 20% ASTM D412
Bulk Modulus 203,000 psi (1,400 MPa) ASTM D575
Linear Coefcient of Thermal
Expansion
117 x 10
-6
/F (211.2 x 10
-6
/C) ASTM E831
Poissons Ratio [2] 0.49 ASTM E132
Crystallization Temperature - 40 F (- 40 C) DMA
Thermo-Physical
Property Value Testing method
Thermal Conductivity (dry) 0.095 BTU/(ft-hr-F) 0.165 W/(m-K) ASTM C518
Thermal Conductivity (wet) 0.096 BTU/(ft-hr-F) 0.167 W/(m-K) ASTM C518
Heat Capacity 0.346 BTU/(lb-F) at 212 F 1.45 J/(g-K) at 100 C ASTM E1269
Thermal Diffusivity (dry) 0.0042 ft
2
/hr (0.00039 m
2
/hr) DSC
Water Absorption 0.4 wt.% (49 days at ambient)
0.6 wt.% (100 hours at 250 F (120 C) and 4,500 psi (300 bar))
ASTM D570
Specic Gravity 0.95 0.05 ASTM D792
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www.fmctechnologies.com/SubseaSystems
FMC Technologies
1777 Gears Road
Houston TX 77067
USA
Phone: +1 281 591 4000
FMC Technologies
PO Box 440
NO-1373 Asker
Norway
Phone: +47 6675 3600
Project Region Customer Systems Insulated Max Water
Depth, ft (m)
Year
Zaro Southern Africa ExxonMobil Tree Flow Loops 2,500 (770) 2002
Thunder Horse GoM BP Trees, Jumpers 6,300 (1,940) 20022003
Princess GoM Shell Trees, Jumpers 3,700 (1,140) 2003
Llano GoM Shell Trees, Jumpers 2,600 (800) 2003
GC 518 GoM Anadarko Trees, Jumpers, Manifolds, PLET 4,200 (1,300) 2004
J. Bellis GoM LLOG Trees, Jumpers, PLET 2,700 (830) 2004
EB-157 & GC-298 GoM ENI Sleds, Jumpers 3,300 (1,000) 2005
Various GoM Ker McGee Trees, Manifolds 5,200 (1,600) 2005-2008
Agbami Africa ChevronTexaco Trees, Jumpers, Manifolds 6,500 (2,000) 2007
Devils Island GoM Helix Trees 2,300 (700) 2007
Cottonwood GoM Petrobras PLET, Jumpers 2,200 (670) 2007
Na Kika GoM BP Trees, Manifolds, Jumpers 6,900 (2,120) 2007
Penn State GoM Amerada Hess Trees 1,440 (440) 2007
WEL Angel,
Chinguetti II,
Pluto
Various Woodside Trees, Flowbase 5,000 (1,520) 2007
Blind Faith GoM ChevronTexaco Trees, Manifolds, PLET 7,000 (2,130) 2007
FRADE Brazil ChevronTexaco Trees, Manifolds 4,000 (1,250) 2008
Mexilho Brazil Petrobras Trees, Manifolds 8,500 (2,600) 2008
Cascade GoM Petrobras Trees, Manifolds, Pump Jumpers 8,800 (2,700) 2008
Perdido GoM Shell Trees, Manifolds, Caisson 10,000 (3,050) 2008
Gumusuit Asia Shell Trees, Manifolds 4,000 (1,250) 2008
Azurite Africa Murphy Trees, Manifolds 4,470 (1,360) 2008
BC-10 Brazil Shell Trees, Manifolds 6,560 (2,000) 2008-2009
Pazor Africa Total Trees, Manifolds 3,900 (1,200) 2009
Atlantis GoM BP Trees, Manifolds 7,074 (2,156) 2009-2011
Isabella GoM BP Trees, Jumpers, PLETs 6,500 (1,980) 2010-2011
Kizomba Africa Saipem Riser Assemblies, FLETs, Field Joints 4,500 (1,500) 2011
CLOV Africa Total Trees, Manifolds 4,500 (1,500) 2011-2012
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Other materials
XT System 6 9 Days 10 15 Days
Manifold (8 Slots) 12 Days 26 Days
PLET 5 Days 9 Days
Jumper 4 Days 8 Days
Field track record
Insulation Application Duration (from Start to Final Inspection)