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, PLET’s, PLEM’s, 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 benefits

� 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 field 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 flowline 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 field performance track record.

Application considerations � Short application durations provide significant

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

first year shall be between 32 ºF (0 ºC) and 95 ºF (35 ºC).

Product qualification statusNovolastic™ has been rigorously qualified 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.

Qualification Program:

Material properties

MechanicalProperty 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 Coefficient of Thermal Expansion

117 x 10-6/°F (211.2 x 10-6/°C) ASTM E831

Poisson’s Ratio [2] 0.49 ASTM E132

Crystallization Temperature - 40 °F (- 40 °C) DMA

Thermo-PhysicalProperty 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 ft2/hr (0.00039 m2/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

Specific Gravity 0.95 ± 0.05 ASTM D792

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Project Region Customer Systems Insulated Max Water Depth, ft (m)

Year

Zafiro Southern Africa ExxonMobil Tree Flow Loops 2,500 (770) 2002

Thunder Horse GoM BP Trees, Jumpers 6,300 (1,940) 2002–2003

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

Devil’s 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

Mexilhão 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

Pazflor 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

Novolastictm Other materialsXT 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)