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BS 5970:2012

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Thermal insulation of pipework, ductwork, associated equipment and other industrial installations in the temperature range of -100°C to +870°C. Code of practice
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

30-09-2012

Foreword
Section 1: General
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
Section 2: Design and materials
4 Design considerations
5 Exchange of design data
6 Factors affecting planning and
   programming
7 Typical characteristics of insulating
   materials and insulation systems
8 Corrosion
9 Selection of thermal insulating materials
10 Selection of securing materials
11 Selection of vapour barriers
12 Selection of finishing materials, including
   ultimate treatment of finish
13 Selection of thermal insulation systems
Section 3: Site considerations
14 Basis and method of presenting schedule
   of work for agreement between purchaser
   and contractor
15 Packaging and transport to site
16 Labour and supervision
17 Provision of storage space, protection and
   safety during storage
18 Provision of power, water, light, heat and
   accommodation for personnel
19 Provision of access equipment
20 Responsibility for studs, cleats, etc
21 Observance of site safety and security
   regulations
22 Protection of adjacent equipment and
   surfaces
23 Clearing waste material from site
24 Health considerations
Section 4: Application methods
25 Methods of application and practical
   consideration
26 Surface preparation and accessories
27 Securements
28 Cold insulation - Application for systems
   operating in the temperature range -100 degrees C
 to ambient temperature
29 Hot insulation - Application for systems
   operating in the temperature range above
   ambient to +870 degrees C
30 Indoor finishes and their methods of application
31 Weather-resistant finishes
32 Ultimate treatment of finish painting
33 Inspection and testing of the insulated system
   materials before and during installation
Section 5: Post-installation inspection and maintenance
34 Maintenance
35 Guarantees
Annexes
Annex A (informative) - Adhesives
Annex B (informative) - Water vapour pressure and
        the relation to water vapour barriers
Annex C (informative) - Water vapour diffusion
        resistance ratio ([mu] value)
Annex D (informative) - Examples of termination
        methods
Bibliography

Provides recommendations for thermal insulation of pipework, ductwork, associated equipment and other industrial installations in the temperature range -100 degrees C to +870 degrees C.

This British Standard gives recommendations for thermal insulation of pipework, ductwork, associated equipment and other industrial installations in the temperature range−100°C to+870°C.

The prime focus of each section within this British Standard is:

  • design (Section2), for design consultants and specifiers;

  • site considerations (Section3), for all users;

  • application (Section4), for mechanical contractors and thermal insulation contractors;

  • post-installation inspection (Section5), for operators.

It does not cover structural insulation of buildings and cold stores, fire protection of structures, refractory linings of plant, aircraft and all external underground mains.

NOTE AnnexA provides further guidance on adhesives. AnnexB provides guidance on water vapour pressure and the relation to water vapour barriers. AnnexC provides guidance on the water vapour diffusion resistance ratio. AnnexD gives illustrative examples of termination methods for hot and cold pipework.

Committee
B/540
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 5970(2001) & 12/30147224 DC. (10/2012)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
160
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Current

Standards Relationship
SANS 612 : 1ED 2007(R2015) Identical
SANS 612:2007(R2021) Identical

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