1、Designation: C 929 94 (Reapproved 2004)e1Standard Practice forHandling, Transporting, Shipping, Storage, Receiving, andApplication of Thermal Insulation Materials For Use inContact with Austenitic Stainless Steel1This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 929; the number immediately follo
2、wing the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.e1NOTESections 6.2 and 9.4 w
3、ere editorially revised in May 2005.1. Scope1.1 This practice is intended to provide guidance anddirection in the handling, transporting, shipping, storage,receiving, and application of thermal insulating materials to beused as a surface treatment or as part of the thermal insulationsystem in contac
4、t with austenitic stainless steel.1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limita
5、tions prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2C 168 Terminology Relating to Thermal InsulationC 692 Test Method for Evaluating the Influence of ThermalInsulations on the External Stress Corrosion CrackingTendency of Austenitic Stainless SteelC 795 Specification for Thermal Insulation
6、 for Use in Con-tact with Austenitic Stainless SteelC 871 Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of ThermalInsulation Materials for Leachable Chloride, Fluoride,Silicate, and Sodium Ions3. Terminology3.1 DefinitionsTerminology C 168 shall apply to thispractice.3.2 Descriptions of Terms Specific to This
7、Standard:3.2.1 shipmentthat material being received from the samesource of manufacture on the same day or each carload,whichever is smaller.3.2.2 water damagedamage caused by water seeping intocartons of insulation or soaking into the insulation that is leftexposed to the weather, both of which incr
8、ease the possibilitiesof absorption of chloride ion compounds.3.2.3 weathertightprotected from rain and wind. A dry,sheltered condition wherein reasonable precautions are taken toprevent indiscriminate water from coming in contact with theinsulation.4. Significance and Use4.1 Insulations that are us
9、ed as a part of the thermalinsulation system in contact with austenitic stainless steels maybecome contaminated with water soluble chloride ions which,in turn, if permitted to reach the stainless steel surface, couldcontribute to external stress corrosion cracking (ESCC). There-fore, it is important
10、 to reduce the exposure of such insulatingmaterials to water-soluble chloride ion compounds at all stagesof manufacture, handling, shipping, storage, and application.During manufacture, precautions shall be taken to minimizewater soluble-chloride ion content, both in the material and assurface conta
11、mination. Once the manufacture is complete, caremust be exercised during handling, transporting, shipping,storage, receiving, and application to avoid contamination withchloride ions that can be transported by water through theinsulation materials onto the stainless steel surface. Thispractice prese
12、nts criteria which, if followed, will minimize therisks of ESCC associated with the application of insulationmaterials. It should be emphasized, however, that because ofthe many variable factors present, complete freedom fromESCC can not be assured under all circumstances, even whenfollowing the gui
13、dance of this practice.4.2 Continued protection of the insulation and the stainlesssteel surface from moisture and contamination after the insu-lation system is installed and over its entire service life is ofsignificant importance. In-service contamination can occurfrom many sources; for example, f
14、rom airborne contaminates,rain or salt spray, periodic fire sprinkler system tests, wash-downs, or process leakage. Weather barrier jacketing systemsand proper application should be chosen to provide long-termprotection in the intended use environment.1This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM
15、 Committee C16 on ThermalInsulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.20 on HomogeneousInorganic Thermal Insulations.Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2004. Published October 2004. Originallyapproved in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 2000 as C 929 94 (2000).2For reference
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17、shohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.4.3 The entire insulation system should be periodicallyinspected and maintained. Insulation that is suspected ofcontamination should be retested or immediately replaced.Wash down of insulated pipe and equipment should beavoided. Whenever possible, protective c
18、oatings or finishesshould be applied directly to the stainless steel surface as theprimary source of corrosion protection.5. General5.1 Only materials that have been tested and qualified (seeNote 1) should be used as a surface treatment or as a part of thethermal insulation system applied to austeni
19、tic stainless steel.Requirements for preproduction or qualification testing andsubsequent lot testing by the manufacturer or seller shall bespecified by the purchaser when ordering.NOTE 1For example, thermal insulation shall be tested in conform-ance to Specification C 795 using Test Method C 692 an
20、d Test MethodC 871.5.2 Where possible, qualified and unqualified materialsshould be kept physically segregated. Where conditions makeit necessary to have both qualified and unqualified materials ofthe same type at the job site, storage area, or in the sameshipment, all qualified materials should be
21、clearly identifiablefrom unqualified materials. The need for special identificationshould be specified by the purchaser when ordering.6. Handling, Transporting, and Shipping6.1 All handling and transporting of materials should bedone in a manner that will prevent contamination from externalsources.6
22、.2 Shipment of materials from the manufacturer to theinstallation location of the user should be in weathertighttransportation. Provisions and responsibility for special trans-portation or packaging should be agreed upon between thepurchaser and the seller or manufacturer.7. Storage7.1 All insulatio
23、n shall be stored in a manner that willprevent contamination from external sources.7.2 All insulation and accessory materials should be storedin weathertight buildings. Storage buildings should be situatedand constructed so that they will not be subject to flooding. Thefloor should be paved, or equa
24、l, and welldrained.7.3 Insulation shall be placed on pallets or shoring toprevent direction contact with the ground or floor.7.4 If qualified and unqualified materials are stored in thesame area, they should be segregated.8. Inspection8.1 Insulation and accessory materials should be inspectedat vari
25、ous stages prior to application to further reduce the riskof contamination. Retesting may be desirable in a particularlycritical application such as pressure vessels, or when contami-nation is suspected by visual examination.8.1.1 External shipping containers, packages, or cartonsshould be visually
26、inspected for evidence of water damage orcontamination when received at the jobsite, when removedfrom storage, and just prior to application. Any containersshowing evidence of water damage or contamination shouldnot be used. They should be clearly marked and set aside forfurther inspection, testing,
27、 disposal, or used as unqualifiedmaterial.8.1.2 Documentation shall be supplied to show that thematerials have met the requirements of Specification C 795.9. Application Precautions9.1 Although this practice will help to prevent stress corro-sion cracking of austenitic stainless steel surfaces, it s
28、hould benoted that the cleanliness of the surface to which it is appliedis of equal importance. Stainless steel surfaces may be con-taminated from external sources, such as airborne sea mistcarried by onshore winds, chemical fumes, ink from markingpens, adhesive on tape, accidental spills of waterso
29、lublechloride ion-bearing materials, melting salts used to clear iceand snow, and many other ways. The contaminant should beremoved from the surface before insulation is applied andprecautions should be taken to prevent their entrance duringand after the installation.9.2 Any material suspected of be
30、ing contaminated duringthe application should not be used and should be clearlymarked and set aside for further testing, disposal, or used asunqualified material.9.3 When insulating cements are to be in contact withaustenitic stainless steel surfaces, they shall be mixed withdistilled or demineraliz
31、ed water.9.4 Mixing containers and tools must be thoroughly cleanedand dried prior to use so as not to increase the chloride ioncontent of the material . Used containers, such as mortar boxesor empty paint or mastic pails, shall not be used as mixingcontainers.10. Material Control Procedures10.1 Spe
32、cific material control procedures consistent withthis practice should be agreed upon between the purchaser andthe manufacturer or seller and the applicator as part of thepurchase contracts. The procedures shall include the following:10.1.1 PackagingPackaging shall assure adequate protec-tion for tra
33、nsportation, handling, and storage on the jobsite. Ifother than manufacturers (sellers) standard packaging for thistype of material, it is required it shall be so stated in thepurchase order.10.1.2 MarkingMarking shall be as specified or as agreedupon between the purchaser and the supplier.10.1.3 In
34、spection and TestingAny requirements for quali-fication, inspection, or testing should be specified. Provisionsshould be made for certification or submittal of test reports, ifrequired.10.1.4 Transportation and HandlingResponsibility fortransportation of material at each stage should be established.
35、The method of transportation and vehicle requirements shouldbe agreed upon and specified.10.1.5 StorageResponsibility for providing adequate stor-age at each stage should be established and specific spacerequirements should be determined. Specific provisions forsegregating qualified and unqualified
36、materials should bespecified.C 929 94 (2004)e1210.1.6 Rejected MaterialSpecific procedures should beestablished for marking and segregating materials suspected ofcontamination. Provisions for testing, rejecting, and disposal ofthese materials should be specified.11. Keywords11.1 application; austeni
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