HOT PIPE COATING was applied on two glycol exchangers on an off-shore site in the Gulf of Mexico to provide thermal insulation and prevent CUI. Insulation removal and recoating was necessary to resolve Priority 2 inspection finding resulting from CUI under foam glass insulation. The 329°F (165°C) surface temperature would require 5 day shutdown to strip, water-blast, and recoat-> alternative means to recoat and re-insulate while online were sought out.

HOT PIPE COATING

• HOT PIPE COATING w/ GTX 2000 hopper, 2-4 mm tip
• Applied HOT PIPE COATING ~700 mils wet, dried to ~500 mils
• Moisture content after 24 hrs <1%