Corrosion Under Insulation Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) is a term for various types of corrosion mechanisms, but it is always caused by the presence of electrolyte containing chlorides. The main reasons are: – Rainwater or heavy mist – Leaked or spilled liquids from process – Condensation All equipment and pipelines…

Why is Insulation Necessary and Why Do We Neglect It? Professionals in industrial facilities generally share a common understanding: “Insulation is a crucial parameter for various reasons.” However, the insulation system is often the easily overlooked first component of the entire facility, from the design stage to maintenance and improvement…

Insulation of a Tank with an Operating Temperature of 40°C There are various reasons for both isolating and not isolating a hot piece of equipment, and you can find them in the relevant article. See: https://inspro.nl/why-insulation-necessary-and-why-do-we-neglect-it/ Taking these reasons into account, we will evaluate the case of “insulation of a…

CINI – International Standard for Industrial Insulation CINI was established on July 28, 1989, with the aim of standardizing industrial insulation methods and specifications and minimizing Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) mechanisms. International companies such as Shell, DSM, DOW, Akzo Nobel, and the former Hoogovens (now Tata Steel) joined forces to…

Valve Insulation Jackets Traditional methods in industrial insulation applications are now being supported and improved by different alternatives. One of the most noteworthy among these new alternatives is the removable flexible insulation jackets. These jackets can be used on various equipment bodies, such as steam turbines, heat exchangers, chimney and…

INSPROJACK® for Flanged Valves In this article, we will provide information about globe valves while discussing how these valves should be insulated. Globe valves are responsible for the movement of fluids such as steam, water, gas, or other fluids in the system by opening or closing with the help of…

INDUSTRIAL INSULATION APPLICATIONS AT NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS Nuclear facilities, where most of the energy produced is obtained through nuclear reactions, harmful substances that can harm the environment for many years are also released. Therefore, the safe and sustainable operation of nuclear facilities is extremely important to keep possible environmental pollution…