Q. Illustrate the process of insulation on pipe?
Factory fabricated sectional pipe insulation shall be applied in staggered joint construction and secured with wire loops or bands on 225 mm centers. On multiple layer construction, all joints shall be lapped one-half of each section between layers. Each layer shall be secured separately. All joints shall be securely butted and all cracks, joints, etc., shall be filled with insulating cement or glass fibre as appropriate.
Mastic sealer shall be used around pipe supports where the insulation is punctured by the support.
Heat traced lines shall be insulated so as to completely cover both line and tracing.
Insulation shall be covered with metal jacketing lapped a minimum of 50 mm on all seams and secured with screws and bands, locating one band at each lap joint and spaced a maximum 450 mm on center. Vertical jacketing shall be secured with "S.' clips.