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Using of Preinsulated Piping System will: Reduce Heat Transfer

Reduce Size of Chiller Used Reduce Energy Consumption

Preinsulated Piping Systems:

A preinsulated piping system is a factory preinsulated, prefabricated pipe system consisting of:
PIP
Core
Steel HDPE
PE100

Insulation
Other

Casing HDPE GRP Other

PUR

PIP

Insulation PUR
Rigid, Closed-Cell, CFC Free Polyurethane Density of 48 60 Kg/m3 Thermal Conductivity of 0.03 W/m.K Operating Temperature is between -17 to +120 C
HDPE with Carbon Black

Casing HDPE
Extruded High Density Polyethylene
UV UV

UV Resistant

Minimum Density of 950 Kg/m3 Tensile Strength of 25 MPa

HDPE without Carbon Black

Core Pipe
Core Pipe
Carbon Steel HDPE PE100 SAW

SMLS

ERW

Carbon Steel

SMLS

ERW

SAW

Most commonly used/specified system Seamless normally for diameters below 4 ERW for diameters 4 24 SAW for diameters > 24, Longitudinally or Spirally welded Conforming to ASTM A53 / API 5L Standard Wall Thickness for diameters up to 32 - inclusive Extra Strong Wall Thickness for diameters larger than 32

PE 100
HDPE is manufactured locally

Made in UAE!

New Trend in the UAE Market Pioneered by Tabreed since the year 2000, others are following Technology is developing: PE63 PE80 PE100 PE110

PE 100
ADVANTAGES

- HDPE has a design life of 50 years - Corrosion free, Inert to most chemicals - Lower friction coefficient than steel pipes - Lighter weight, easier damage repair - Lower Thermal coefficient than carbon steel material which results in less insulation thickness - Flexible can accommodate small angular changes - Can be supplied in 100-150m rolls for diameters up to 110mm - Easier to flush the system when installation is completed - No scale build up on internal pipe wall when the chilled water is running - More economical than steel for diameters 20 & below

PE 100
DISADVANTAGES

Large diameters (more than 500mm) may not be economical when compared to steel Lack of large diameter fittings Site welding of large diameters is not easy unavailability of welding machines and/or experienced contractors Verification of site weld integrity is not accurate as in steel (NDT: RT & UT)

Heat Transfer Comparison

The rate of heat flow through three concentric cylinders can be expressed with the following formula:

q = ln

rci + 2k c 2k f

rc

Ti To r ln ji rc

ln +

rj

rrji

2k j

MATERIAL HDPE PUR Steel

K (W/m.K) 0.43 0.03 45.00

Site Field Insulation Methods

1- Traditional GI roll up with PUR chemicals & heat shrink sleeve Disadvantages: - Time consuming - Needs well trained installers - Higher failure rate

Site Field Insulation Methods

2- RayjointTM with injected PUR Chemicals

Site Field Insulation Methods

3- Welding of HDPE Sleeve: - This method has been used in Europe since 15-20 years ago - Local Professional contractors are available in UAE market Foaming Unit:

The mobile unit is self-dependent at site, equipped with a High Pressure foaming machine to produce high quality foam

Site Field Insulation Methods

3- Welding of HDPE Sleeve: Extrusion Welding of HDPE Sleeve: Destructive Test of the joint:

Foam Injection into the joint:

High quality joint foam

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