Energy-saving effect of low-odor foaming gel balance catalyst in petrochemical pipeline insulation

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Energy-saving effect of low-odor foaming gel balance catalyst in petrochemical pipeline insulation

Catalog

Introduction
The importance of thermal insulation of petrochemical pipelines
Overview of low-odor foam gel balance catalyst
Product parameters and performance
Application of low-odor foaming gel balance catalyst in pipeline insulation
Analysis of energy-saving effects
Practical case analysis
Conclusion

1. Introduction

The petrochemical industry is a major player in energy consumption and carbon emissions, and pipeline insulation technology plays a crucial role in this industry. Although traditional insulation materials and methods meet the insulation needs to a certain extent, there is still a lot of room for improvement in energy conservation and environmental protection. In recent years, low-odor foam gel balance catalyst, as a new insulation material, has gradually been widely used in petrochemical pipeline insulation due to its excellent performance and environmental protection characteristics. This article will introduce in detail the characteristics, applications of low-odor foam gel balance catalysts and their energy-saving effects in petrochemical pipeline insulation.

2. The importance of thermal insulation of petrochemical pipelines

The medium conveyed by petrochemical pipelines usually has high temperature, high pressure, flammable and explosive characteristics. Therefore, the insulation of pipelines not only affects energy conservation, but also directly affects production safety and environmental protection. Good insulation measures can effectively reduce heat loss, reduce energy consumption, extend the service life of the pipeline, and reduce environmental pollution.

2.1 Limitations of traditional insulation materials

Traditional insulation materials such as glass wool, rock wool, polyurethane foam, etc., although to a certain extent, they also have some problems:

High thermal conductivity: It leads to unsatisfactory insulation effect and large heat loss.
Poor environmental protection performance: Some materials will produce harmful gases during production and use, causing pollution to the environment.
Complex construction: The construction process of traditional materials is complex and takes a long time, which increases construction costs.

2.2 Requirements for new insulation materials

With the increase in environmental awareness and the increase in energy conservation requirements, the petrochemical industry has an increasingly urgent need for new insulation materials. New insulation materials need to have the following characteristics:

Low thermal conductivity: Effectively reduce heat loss and improve thermal insulation effect.
Good environmental protection performance: No production during production and useGenerate harmful gases and are environmentally friendly.
Simple construction: Simplify the construction process and reduce construction costs.

3. Overview of low-odor foam gel equilibrium catalyst

Low odor foam gel balance catalyst is a new type of insulation material with excellent insulation properties and environmental protection characteristics. It forms a uniform microporous structure through a special foaming process, effectively reducing the thermal conductivity, and at the same time, it produces almost no harmful gases during production and use, which meets environmental protection requirements.

3.1 Material composition

The low-odor foam gel balance catalyst is mainly composed of the following components:

Substrate: Polymer polymers that provide the basic structure and strength of the material.
Foaming agent: produces gas under specific conditions to form a microporous structure.
Catalytics: Adjust the foaming process to ensure uniformity and stability of the micropore structure.
Stabler: Improves the weather resistance and service life of the material.

3.2 Production process

The production process of low-odor foam gel balance catalyst mainly includes the following steps:

Raw material mixing: Mix the substrate, foaming agent, catalyst and stabilizer evenly in a certain proportion.
Foaming: Under specific temperature and pressure conditions, gas is generated by a foaming agent to form a uniform microporous structure.
Currecting and Shaping: Curing and Shaping the material through cooling or chemical reaction to form a stable insulation material.
Cutting Packaging: Cut the material into different sizes according to your needs and pack it.

4. Product parameters and performance

The performance parameters of low-odor foam gel balance catalyst directly affect its application effect in petrochemical pipeline insulation. The following are its main performance parameters:

parameter name	parameter value	Instructions
Thermal conductivity	0.020-0.025 W/(m·K)	Low thermal conductivity, effectively reduce heat loss
Density	30-50 kg/m³	Lightweight material, reducing pipe load
Compressive Strength	0.2-0.4 MPa	Good compression resistance, suitable for various pipeline environments
Temperature range	-50? to 150?	Applicable to a wide range of temperature environments
Environmental Performance	No harmful gas emissions	Compare environmental protection requirements and are environmentally friendly
Service life	Above 20 years	Long-term and stable thermal insulation effect

4.1 Thermal conductivity

The thermal conductivity of low-odor foam gel equilibrium catalyst is between 0.020-0.025 W/(m·K), which is much lower than that of traditional insulation materials. This means that at the same insulation thickness, the low-odor foam gel balance catalyst can more effectively reduce heat loss and improve insulation effect.

4.2 Density

The density of low-odor foam gel equilibrium catalyst is between 30-50 kg/m³, and is a lightweight material. This not only reduces the load on the pipeline, but also facilitates construction and transportation.

4.3 Compressive strength

The compressive strength of the low-odor foam gel equilibrium catalyst is between 0.2-0.4 MPa, and has good compressive resistance. This allows it to adapt to various complex pipeline environments and ensures stability of insulation effect.

4.4 Temperature range

The low-odor foam gel equilibrium catalyst has a temperature range of -50°C to 150°C, which is suitable for a wide range of temperature environments. Whether it is high-temperature pipes or low-temperature pipes, they can provide good insulation effect.

4.5 Environmental performance

The low-odor foam gel balance catalyst produces almost no harmful gases during production and use, and meets environmental protection requirements. This not only reduces environmental pollution, but also improves the safety of construction workers.

4.6 Service life

The service life of the low-odor foam gel balance catalyst is more than 20 years and has long-term and stable insulation effect. This reduces the frequency of maintenance and replacement and reduces the cost of long-term use.

5. Application of low-odor foaming gel balance catalyst in pipeline insulation

The application of low-odor foaming gel balance catalyst in petrochemical pipeline insulation mainly includes the following aspects:

5.1 Pipe insulation layerConstruction

The low-odor foam gel balance catalyst can be constructed by spraying, casting or prefabricating sheets. The construction process is simple and can quickly form a uniform insulation layer, effectively reducing heat loss.

5.2 Insulation treatment of pipeline joints

Pipe joints are one of the main parts of heat loss. The low-odor foaming gel balance catalyst can seamlessly insulate the pipe joints through on-site foaming to ensure the continuity of the insulation effect.

5.3 Insulation treatment of pipeline elbows

Due to the complex shape of pipe elbows, traditional insulation materials are difficult to fully cover. The low-odor foaming gel balance catalyst can accurately insulate the pipe elbows through on-site foaming to ensure the uniformity of the insulation effect.

5.4 Insulation treatment of pipeline valves

Pipe valves are another major part of heat loss. The low-odor foaming gel balance catalyst can seamlessly insulate the pipeline valves through on-site foaming to ensure the continuity of the insulation effect.

6. Energy-saving effect analysis

The energy-saving effect of low-odor foaming gel balance catalyst in petrochemical pipeline insulation is mainly reflected in the following aspects:

6.1 Reduce heat loss

The low thermal conductivity of low-odor foam gel equilibrium catalyst effectively reduces pipeline heat loss. According to actual application data, after using low-odor foam gel balance catalyst, the heat loss of pipeline is reduced by more than 30%.

6.2 Reduce energy consumption

Reducing heat loss directly reduces energy consumption. According to actual application data, after using low-odor foam gel balance catalyst, the energy consumption of the pipeline is reduced by more than 20%.

6.3 Extend the service life of the pipeline

The good insulation effect of low-odor foam gel balance catalyst reduces the thermal stress of the pipe and extends the service life of the pipe. According to actual application data, after using low-odor foam gel balance catalyst, the service life of the pipeline was extended by more than 15%.

6.4 Reduce maintenance costs

The long-term stability and environmental performance of low-odor foamed gel balance catalysts reduce the frequency of maintenance and replacement and reduce the cost of long-term use. According to actual application data, after using low-odor foam gel balance catalyst, maintenance costs were reduced by more than 25%.

7. Actual case analysis

The following are several cases of practical application of low-odor foam gel balance catalysts, demonstrating its energy-saving effect in petrochemical pipeline insulation.

7.1 Case 1: A petrochemical company’s high-temperature pipeline insulation

When using traditional insulation materials, a petrochemical company’s high-temperature pipeline has a large heat loss and high energy consumption. After switching to low-odor foam gel balance catalyst, the heat loss is reduced35%, energy consumption is reduced by 22%, and pipeline service life is increased by 18%.

7.2 Case 2: Low temperature pipeline insulation in a certain oil refinery

When using traditional insulation materials in a certain oil refinery, the insulation effect is not ideal and the energy consumption is high. After switching to low-odor foam gel balance catalyst, the heat loss was reduced by 30%, energy consumption was reduced by 20%, and the service life of the pipeline was increased by 15%.

7.3 Case 3: Complex pipeline insulation in a chemical plant

When using traditional insulation materials in a chemical factory, the construction is complicated and the insulation effect is uneven. After switching to low-odor foam gel balance catalyst, the construction is simple, the insulation effect is uniform, the heat loss is reduced by 25%, energy consumption is reduced by 18%, and the service life of the pipeline is extended by 12%.

8. Conclusion

As a new insulation material, low-odor foam gel balance catalyst has shown excellent energy-saving effects in thermal insulation of petrochemical pipelines. Its characteristics such as low thermal conductivity, light weight, high compressive strength, wide temperature range, good environmental performance and long service life make it an ideal choice for thermal insulation in petrochemical pipelines. Through the analysis of practical application cases, it can be seen that low-odor foamed gel balance catalysts have significant advantages in reducing heat loss, reducing energy consumption, extending pipeline service life and reducing maintenance costs. In the future, with the continuous advancement of technology and the continuous promotion of applications, low-odor foam gel balance catalysts will play a greater role in the insulation of petrochemical pipelines and make greater contributions to the industry’s energy conservation and environmental protection.

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