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.
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.
Traditional insulation materials such as glass wool, rock wool, polyurethane foam, etc., although to a certain extent, they also have some problems:
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 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.
The low-odor foam gel balance catalyst is mainly composed of the following components:
The production process of low-odor foam gel balance catalyst mainly includes the following steps:
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 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The application of low-odor foaming gel balance catalyst in petrochemical pipeline insulation mainly includes the following aspects:
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.
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.
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.
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.
The energy-saving effect of low-odor foaming gel balance catalyst in petrochemical pipeline insulation is mainly reflected in the following aspects:
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%.
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%.
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%.
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%.
The following are several cases of practical application of low-odor foam gel balance catalysts, demonstrating its energy-saving effect in petrochemical 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%.
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%.
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%.
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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