Featured Project – Dragon Jacket Replaces Mineral Wool at Repsol Facility to Provide Long-Lasting Freeze Protection, Saving 100’s of Man Hours and Tens of Thousands of Dollars Over the Next Decade

Project Scope:

• Insulation for 3” and 4” Natural Gas Condensate Dump Line 
• Insulation Parts, Including Valves, Tees, and Elbows
• Insulation Needed to Provide Protection for PEX Heat Trace System Carrying Glyco

Project Results:

• Completed On-Time
• Completed Under Budget
• Pipeline Protected from Freezing
• Reduced Maintenance Costs Associated with Frequent Insulation Replacement & Repair by More than $100K Over the Next Decade
• 12 Month ROI

Project Details

Oil and gas company Repsol needed reliable insulation protection for the outdoor dump line at their natural gas pad in Troy, Pennsylvania. The line, which carries condensate removed from the natural gas stream, consists of three- and four-inch pipeline and glycol-filled PEX heat trace tubing. Various pipeline fittings included valves, tees and elbows.

Prior to installing Dragon Jacket, Repsol used several different insulation materials, including mineral wool and polystyrene foam wrap. These options were suboptimal because they absorbed moisture and gradually deteriorated, requiring replacement every one to two years. They reached out to Dragon Jacket because they needed an easy-to-use solution that could withstand the elements.

After just a few hours of training, Repsol team members installed the Dragon Jacket insulation, saving the company an estimated 100 man-hours. Because the other insulation types require frequent replacement, the switch to Dragon Jacket is expected to reduce replacement costs by more than $100,000 over the next decade. As an added benefit, Repsol personnel will be able to easily remove and reinstall the Dragon Jacket Insulation during their regular pipeline and heat trace inspections.