The full spectrum – from LNG/LPG to HVAC

Low temperatures are among the most demanding disciplines of insulation technology. When it comes to storing and transporting cold or cryogenic media the insulation is almost always an indispensable part of the operating processes.

Permanent research and development in this area show the way forward. Many successfully completed projects with a variety of different technologies, materials, methods and operating environment are the best reference for the quality of our work.

Receiving terminal Adriatic LNG, gravity-based offshore terminal for the unloading, storage and regasification of liquid gas. Two LNG storage tanks with a total 250,000 cbm storage capacity and daily terminal capacity of some 22 million cbm of natural gas: floors and lids of the steel tanks were insulated, as well as piping and fittings.

The costs of generating cold are 8 to 10 times higher than for generating heat. So it is of vital importance that the insulation is perfectly dimensioned and precisely executed. In order to offer customers the best concept from a technical and economic perspective our experts not only look carefully at the temperatures, but also at the architecture of the facility and its fire safety requirements.

KAEFER has specialised in cold insulation for many years and carries out research and development in house. We offer technically and economically compelling solutions for all structural and thermal challenges. As a founding member of the trade association "Güteschutzgemeinschaft Hartschaum (GSH)" we have been discussing the latest developments in rigid foam with other industry experts since 1961 and refine our own systems continuously.