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Thermal Insulating Coating to Achieve R Value Using Aerogel

Development and evaluation of Aerolon sprayable insulation as a replacement for polyamide foam on Navy vessel hulls. Efforts to streamline the labor-intensive insulation process and enhance application efficiency with Aerolon filled insulative coatings. Project tasks include performance and fire testing plans, certification requests, and HVAC analysis. Technical discussions highlight Aerolon's low thermal conductivity and potential applications for multiple ship systems.

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Thermal Insulating Coating to Achieve R Value Using Aerogel

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  1. Thermal Insulating Coating to Achieve R Value Using Aerogel Mark Toscano General Dynamics Electric Boat March 12-14, 2019 Charleston, SC

  2. Aerolon Project Involvement PROJECT TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVES • SP&C Panel Chair – Arcino “Q” Quiero NSRP PROJECT MANAGER • ATI - Frances Pearce INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT • Electric Boat – Mark Toscano • Tnemec Company – Andy Hoffman • Righter Group – Greg Pope NAVY INVOLVEMENT • NAVSEA 05 (tech warrant holder) – David Owen • NAVSEA 05 (coatings) – Mark Ingle/Howard Castle

  3. Project Scope The scope of this project is to develop a NAVSEA approved process qualification document and evaluate the use of Aerolon sprayable insulation for the replacement of polyamide foam Navy vessel hull insulation. • Task 1- Performance Test Plan • Task 2 - Fire Test Plan and Report • Task 3 - Submarine Atmosphere Control Manual (SACM) Certification Request Letter • Task 4 - HVAC Analysis

  4. Technical Discussion • Currently, the insulation installation process on ships is labor intensive. • To improve the application process, this project is evaluating aerogel filled insulative coatings (AIC) as an insulation alternative. • Aerolon AIC is water based spray applied coating, which makes it quicker to apply than taped on insulation panels. • To replace the current insulation system, Aerolon must be proved to be equivalent or better than the current process, and also suitable for the vessel environment. • Aerolon is a robust system with low thermal conductivity.

  5. Technical Discussion • This project focus is to replace vessel hull insulation. • Aerolon can also be used for other ship systems, as ventilation and pipe insulation. Aerolon also has potential use for applications on other Navy ship classes.

  6. Technical Status • Task 1 Performing the Qualification Test Procedure has been completed, the final report is being finalized. • Task 2 has been completed - SWRI was contracted to perform the qualifying IMO Part 2 and Part 5 fire testing. The final report has been submitted to NAVSEA for review. • Task 3 The Submarine Atmosphere Control Manual (SACM) Certification Request Letter has been submitted, results from NAVSEA not expected until June 2019. • Task 4 HVAC Analysis overview has been completed

  7. Project Status • Schedule • Project is completed. Final reports being reviewed by NAVSEA • Business Status • No issues regarding project funding or invoicing. • Issues • No issues encountered to date. • Near-Term Plans • Engage NAVSEA tech warrant holders for results review.

  8. Thank You

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