Cold & Cryogenic Insulation – Cryogel® Z

Introduction to Cold & Cryogenic Insulation – Cryogel® Z

Aspen Aerogel’s Cryogel® Z is an exceptional insulation for cryogenic and sub-ambient applications in the oil and gas processing industry and other industrial appliances. Cryogel® Z flexible blankets feature unique silica aerogel with a factory-applied vapour barrier. It has the lowest k-value of any widely used cryogenic insulation material, reducing thickness by 50% to 80% compared to other available cryogenic insulations.

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Features of Cryogel® Z

Delivers maximum thermal protection in the range of -270⁰C to 90⁰C.
Factory-applied vapour barrier to resist water vapour and moisture from penetrating through the insulation and freeze at cryogenic temperatures.
Easy to wrap and insulate practically any equipment.
Extremely low thermal conductivity (k-value) reduces heat gain and liquid boil-off.
Minimal weight and thin profile reduce insulation thickness by 50% - 80% compared to other cryogenic insulations.

Applications of Cryogel® Z

Cryogel® Z is ideal for all industries, such as Oil & Gas Processing Industry for

LNG
LPG
Ethylene
Ammonia
Refineries and others

Liquification Processes for

Nitrogen
Hydrogen
Oxygen
CO2 and others

Piping, Equipment and Systems such as

Cryogenic Piping & Pipelines
Cryogenic Storage & Vessels
Chilled Water Systems
Distillation Towers
Regasification Systems
Cold Evaporators and others

Physical Properties

Thickness*	0.2in (5mm)	0.4in (10mm)
Roll Size	Length: Approx. 1250ft2 Width: 58in	Length: Approx. 700ft2 Width: 58in
Max. Use Temp.	125°C (257°F)
Colour	White
Density*	10lb/ft3 (0.16g/cc)
Hydrophobic	Yes

Key Benefits

EXCELLENT THERMAL PERFORMANCE

Extremely low thermal conductivity (k-value) promotes five times better thermal performance compared to other insulation products for improved efficiency and energy savings.

LONG TERM INSULATION SOLUTION AND ASSET PROTECTION

Cryogel® Z hydrophobic nature and additional vapour barrier prevents Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI), minimizing the requirement for equipment inspection and maintenance.

THIN PROFILE

Equal thermal resistance with minimal thickness is ideal in a space-constrained environment.

ZERO PERMEABILITY TO WATER VAPOUR

Factory-laminated vapour retarder provides moisture protection, prevents damage from condensation and enhances process control to any insulation system operating at cryogenic temperatures.

QUICK AND EASY APPLICATION

Readily available in blanket forms that is easily cut and shaped to fit all equipment and pipings.

SHIPPING AND WAREHOUSING SAVINGS

Material volume savings, minimal site storage, and simplified logistics.

FIRE RESISTANT

Offers protections against cold splash, pool fire, and jet fire

ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE

Landfill disposable, shot-free, with no respirable fiber content.

Specification Compliance and Test Procedure

Test Procedure	Property	Results
ASTM C1728, Type 1, Grade 1B	Standard Specification for Flexible Aerogel Insulation	Complies
ASTM C1651	Compressive Resistance	≥ 5 psi (34.5 kPa) @ 10% deformation
ASTM C356	Linear Shrinkage Under Soaking Heat	< 2%
ASTM C795	Insulation for Use Over Austenitic Stainless Steel	Pass
ASTM C1101/1101M F	Flexibility of Blanket Insulation	Flexible
ASTM C1104/1104M	Water Vapor Sorption	≤ 5% (by weight)
ASTM C1338	Fungal Resistance of Insulation Materials	No Growth
ASTM C1617	Corrosiveness to Steel	Pass
ASTM C1763	Water Absorption by Immersion	Pass
ASTM E84	Surface Burning Characteristics	Flame Spread Index ≤ 25 Smoke Developed Index ≤ 50
ASTM E96	Water Vapor Transmission Rate of Vapor Retarder	0.00 perm
ISO 15665	Acoustic Insulation for Pipes, Valves & Flanges	Configurations possible to meet Class A2, B2, C2, and Shell D2
OTI 95 634	Jet-Fire Resistance Test of Passive Fire Protection Materials	75min – 60mm 120min – 100mm
UL 1709	Structural Steel Fire Protection	30min – 20mm 60min – 30mm 90min – 50mm 120min – 60mm 150min – 70mm
IMO	SOLAS Convention FTP Code	Compliant to Parts 2 & 5