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SECTION 4
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VESSEL SHELL INSUL, (cont'd.)
4B1.4 The blocks shall be applied with an en< " The" firW'cioui'se shall/be' 9 and 18 inches long. (See figure. 16)
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The ends of the blocks that butt to fixed flange covers, nozzles, supports and other protrusions shall be buttered with 30-45 sealing mastic of sufficient thickness to insure a good seal around them. (See figure 18) All other contact surfaces of the blocks (insul. to shell & insul. to insul.) shall be given a coat (1/16" *min thickness) of 4l-99 P.V.A. mastic.
FIGURE 18
4B2 SECURING SHELL INSULATION
4B2.1 The shell insulation shall be secured with 6 S/S or aluminum bands, positioned as shown in figure 16.
For vessel insulation having an O.D. of 36" or less 3/8" wide bands, with 1" wide block friction under each band, shall be used. 3/4" wide bands (no tape required) shall be used on insulation over 36" O.D.