scope:

This Practice describes requirements for cold service insulation materials and accessories, storage and handling of materials, insulation application, extent of insulation, and documentation.

Comment: Use of this Practice for contractual purposes requires the purchaser to make specific choices and to assemble additional supporting documents. Listing of or reference to supporting documents within this Practice does not imply suitability for specific designs.

Purpose

This Practice provides requirements for materials and installation of cold service insulation systems on the external surfaces of piping and equipment, ambient to - 179°C (-290°F).