Shipboard Pipe Insulation Tape

Objective:

The goal of this project is to investigate insulation securing alternatives to the MIL-STD-769 requirements; specifically, the use of tape products in lieu of wire for securing insulation prior to lagging. This project will perform limited research to better understand the current requirements, perform analysis to provide the basis for new requirements, evaluate alternative solutions for meeting the requirements, conduct limited testing to assess alternative solution performance, and propose design and qualification requirements for new alternative solutions. The objectives include:

• Find potential tape solutions that would have a high likelihood of being qualified for use when securing pipe insulation
• Propose design and qualification requirements for the alternative solution(s)
• Reduce labor and material costs associated with securing pipe insulation