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Client name: Equinor

Project type: Upgrade of pipe insulation

Location: Onshore Norway

Scope: 5 300 LM

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The Challenge

  • Installation of the insulation is very time consuming due the complex shape and lack of space. Client wants a solution that is easy to install, in order to reduce man ours on site.
  • Reduce the risk of CUI
  • Improve HSE

The Solution

  • Prefabricated GRP cladding with Oryza-650 aerogel insulation(All-in-One)
  • All fittings and complex part supplied prefabricated to site
  • Rubber End Caps to terminate the insulation/cladding

The Benefits

  • Easy to install, also for inexperienced workers
  • Up to 60% reduction of man hours on site
  • Very good CUI peformance
  • The amount of dust releast from aerogel during installation is significantly reduced

 

Conclusion

By using the prefabricated system Benarx® All-in-One a significant part of the work is moved from site to the controlled environment of a prefabrication facility. This ensure a uniform quality of all the supplied parts and a easy installation on site reducing the risk for CUI.

 

Prefabricated insulation ensured easy installation at the Mongstad refinery. Photo: Beerenberg.
Prefabricated insulation ensured easy installation at the Mongstad refinery. Photo: Beerenberg.