Cabot Aerogel Selected to Insulate 39-km Subsea Pipeline
Chinook project will be 2nd project delivered from new Compression Pack assembly facility
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The project marks the second to be delivered from Cabot's new assembly
facility, located in Billerica, MA. The 7,800-sq ft facility began production
in
The 9-inch in 14-inch pipe-in-pipe tieback will utilize Nanogel aerogel
insulation in a J-lay application. The flowlines will be fabricated by PTL in
their
"Cabot is proud to support this important project to bring more Gulf of
The Nanogel aerogel Compression Packs that will insulate the Chinook project pipe-in-pipe system consist of packs of compressed Nanogel with an integrated protective outer layer to provide durability and consistency of form. These packs are applied to sections of inner pipe, (80-foot double joints for this project), and then expanded to their precise final forms prior to insertion of the insulated inner pipes into outer pipes.
The ultra-low conductivity of Nanogel aerogel is a key enabler of the pipe-in-pipe system design, which has a low U-value of 0.22 BTU/hr.ft2· degrees F (1.25 W/m2·K) while maintaining a 14- inch outer jacket pipe. Additionally, the rugged design of the Nanogel Compression Pack packaging system makes it well-suited for pipe-in-pipe applications where weld slag, scale, and other factors can pose significant challenges or create delays for systems using less durable products.
Another feature of the Cabot Nanogel aerogel Compression Pack solution is the integrated indexing of each panel. This enables field personnel to install the insulation precisely without needs for special tools or equipment.
What is Nanogel(R) aerogel?
Sometimes called "frozen smoke", aerogel is the lightest and best
insulating solid in the world. Nanogel, Cabot's branded aerogel, is a
hydrophobic aerogel produced as particles. Each particle consists largely of
air (~95%) contained in nano-sized pores that severely inhibit heat transfer
through the material. Nanogel particles can be contained in various ways to
facilitate incorporation into a wide range of systems including pipe-in-pipe
systems, LNG & cryogenic gas transportation and storage systems, insulative
coatings, daylighting panels, sporting equipment, clothing, and others. Cabot
produces Nanogel in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located near
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oil and gas industry. HMC transports, installs and removes all types of
offshore facilities and operates three of the four largest crane vessels in
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