Anixter Canada Inc.
Engineered Pipe Supports Will Protect LNG Process Piping in British Columbia Energy Boom
EXTER, N.H. (February 23, 2015) — Despite the current low price on the world market for natural gas, British Columbia is moving ahead with ambitious plans to extract, process and export significant amounts of natural gas in liquified form (LNG) starting from Haisla Nation lands in Northeast BC and ending up at export terminals near Vancouver and up the coast by Kitimat and Prince Rupert. Under the Province’s original LNG strategy, plans called for up to 18 processing facilities at the export terminals, with three slated for completion by 2020.
These projects, representing the largest private sector investment proposals in British Columbia’s history, will support the Province’s Canada Starts Here job plan to boost employment and the Province’s economy by developing its natural gas resources for new markets. Due to the recent price shocks affecting energy, some of these projects will not be built or will be put on hold, but at least two — Shell LNG and Chevron LNG — will likely go forward at Kitimat, with LNG tankers leaving for Asian markets by the early 2020’s. Ultimately, of course, the price of natural gas will rise again and British Columbia’s LNG strategy — with its investments in pipeline, port and processing facilities — will yield big dividends to the people of British Columbia.
British Columbia has an estimated 2,933 trillion cubic feet of natural gas and converting that gas into a liquid form for transport involves chilling the gas down to -160° C. Once chilled, the natural gas becomes a liquid, condensing to 1/600th of its original volume. Converting the gas at the processing facilities involves construction of specialized piping systems requiring engineered pipe supports that can handle thermal and other dynamic load conditions at very low temperatures.
Anvil International has just introduced a brand new extreme low temperature pipe support that will be of interest to EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) firms and installing contractors in BC as work gears up in designing and building the processing facilities. Available through FLOCOR PVF, one of Anvil’s key distributors in British Columbia, this new pipe support line, called the Anvil XLT™ (extreme low temperature), provides an ideal solution to cold temperature piping applications, as they have been specifically engineered by Anvil to support the specific loads and temperature requirements for the production, transportation and distribution of LNG.
For extreme low temperature processing, Anvil’s engineered pipe supports are designed to meet standard specifications and international standards. Anvil XLT, extreme low temperature pipe shoes are available in pipe OD’s from ½" to 12" standard as well as larger OD’s up to 72" for custom applications. A critical component in a low temperature pipe support is its PIR (Polyisocyanurate) insulation material, which is manufactured to the diameters of ASTM C 585 under carefully controlled conditions to ensure proper density, dimensional uniformity and stability. Anvil’s PIR materials are available in single and multilayer systems and have clean, sharp edges which are critical to ensure tight fit up.
Multilayered insulation features a ship lapped design that has stepped radial and offset longitudinal joints. These features guarantee perfect fit up with the pipe run insulation and prevent formation of a direct vapor path from the environment to the process pipe.
Also of importance is a pre-bonded vapor barrier consisting of a nearly impermeable fire retardant membrane that covers all exposed surfaces of the insulation and prevents moisture ingress. Such a vapor barrier can be sealed with pre-applied adhesive on overlapping segments of the vapor barrier. To cover the foil and provide additional protection and support to the PIR insulation assembly, a galvanized metal jacket can be added.
The standard pipe shoe base is manufactured from ASTM A-36 or A-515/516 Gr. 65 or 70 carbon steel. Slides can also be made available in ASTM A-240 Type 304 or 316 stainless steel to handle higher loads or special conditions. Standard Slides are available in three finishes standard primer, carbon-zinc, or hot dipped galvanized finish for corrosive environments.
Anvil’s XLT insulation is a 90% closed cell PIR insulation has a standard density of 6 pcf with a thermal conductivity 180 days (75°F and 24°C) of -0.20 BTU • in/hr • ft 2 • °F and is available in single and multilayer systems with insulation thicknesses of 2, 4 and 6". Custom insulation is available in densities from 2 pcf to 20 pcf.
FLOCOR, in business for over 150 years, is one of Canada’s leading key distributors with l6 stocking centers throughout Canada (4 in British Columbia) offering thousands of PVF/hanger products. The company serves the needs of a number of industries including mechanical, industrial, HVAC, fire protection and oil and gas. (www.flocor.ca)
About Anvil® International
Anvil International is the largest and most complete manufacturer of pipe fittings, pipe hangers and piping support systems in the world. For more than 150 years, Anvil has been providing the highest–quality pipe products and services with integrity and dedication to superior customer service. The company offers expertise and product solutions for a wide range of applications, from plumbing and mechanical, HVAC, industrial and fire protection to mining and oil and gas. Anvil offers products and services worldwide. Its manufacturing facilities are located in Pennsylvania (ISO–9001:2008 certified), Tennessee (ISO 9001–2000 certified), Texas (API-certified) Rhode Island (ISO 9001–2000 certified) and Ontario, Canada (ISO 9001–2000). Anvil is a subsidiary of Mueller Water Products, Inc., (NYSE: MWA). For more information, please contact Anvil’s corporate offices at 603–422–8000, 110 Corporate Drive, Suite 10, Portsmouth, NH 03801, or visit the Web site at www.anvilintl.com
About Mueller Water Products, Inc.
Mueller Water Products, Inc. manufactures and markets products and services that are used in the transmission and distribution of safe, clean drinking water and in water treatment facilities throughout North America. Our broad product portfolio includes engineered valves, fire hydrants, pipe fittings, water meters and ductile iron pipe, which are used by municipalities, as well as the residential and non-residential construction industries. With latest 12 months net sales — through December 31, 2010 — of $1.3 billion, the Company is comprised of three operating segments: Mueller Co., U.S. Pipe and Anvil. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, the Company employs approximately 4,800 people. The Company’s common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MWA. For more information about Mueller Water Products, Inc., please visit the Company’s website at www.muellerwaterproducts.com
Source: http://www.anvilintl.com/news/engineered-pipe-supports-will-protect-lng-process-piping-in-british-columbia-energy-boom.aspx
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