scope:

This Practice describes procedures for installation of ceramic fiber refractory linings in process equipment. Installation includes steel surface preparation and coating, ceramic fiber installation, and repair of ceramic fiber linings.

This Practice includes installation of the following types of ceramic fiber refractories:

a. Refractory ceramic fiber

b. Bio-soluble ceramic fiber

This Practice does not include installation of mineral wool, fiber glass, and other nonrefractory fiber insulation materials.

Purpose

This Practice provides procedures for installing ceramic fiber refractory linings.