scope:

This Practice provides a basis for selection, purchase, and quality control of ceramic fiber refractory materials before installation.

This Practice describes the material property, testing, documentation, storage, packaging and shipping requirements of the following types of ceramic fiber refractories:

a. Refractory ceramic fiber

b. Bio-soluble ceramic fiber

This Practice does not include mineral wool, fiberglass, and other non-refractory fiber insulation materials.

Purpose

This Practice describes the requirements for the certification and prequalification of ceramic fiber refractory materials used to construct refractory linings of fired heaters and other process equipment.