Vikotherm®
Insulation and Coating
Subsea thermal insulation and coating is necessary to avoid the formation of hydrate plugs and wax build-up in subsea structures. The build-up begins when the oil/gas composition temperature is not maintained and begins to cool. Without thermal insulation the cold seawater rapidly cools down the oil, forming hydrate/wax blockages, making it impossible for a safe flow. Thermal insulation materials prevent formation of these blockages during a shutdown scenario or during normal operations.
Hand applied, increased temperature and depth performance, flexible with high adhesion strength
Vikotherm® R3 is the latest generation of thermal insulation material. The material is made from a unique blend of commercial rubbers, providing unlimited water depth capability and performance in high temperatures up to 180oC.
The hand applied system provides:
- Minimal upfront engineering and design time
- Faster application rates
- Simple site mobilization
- Excellent adhesion performance
Flexible and robust, Hydrolysis resistant, good adhesion to metallic and non-metallic materials
Vikotherm R2 is a rubber-based subsea thermal insulation material combining flexibility and robustness, to protect the entire lifespan of a subsea installation.
The three layer coating system provides:
- Excellent corrosion protection
- High elongation
- Optimal U-value
- Suitable for hot wet applications up to 155oC
Increased thermal and hydrolytic stability, improved thermal conductivity and heat capacity, extremely flexible and resistant to cracking
Vikotherm® S1 is a silicone thermal insulation material that sets a new standard in insulation performance based on advanced, non-syntactic silicone technology.
The castable material provides:
- High elongation
- Low thermal conductivity
- Resistance to cracking
- Increased thermal and hydrolytic stability
Low thermal conductivity, flexibility and resistance to cracking, enhanced joint strength
Vikotherm® G3 is a non-mercury catalyzed glass syntactic polyurethane insulation system. It can be applied across all geographical deepwater locations.
The glass syntactic polyurethane insulation system provides:
- Low density
- Tensile strength
- Low thermal conductivity
Vikotherm®
Insulation and Coating
Thermal insulation materials prevent formation of these blockages during a shutdown scenario or during normal operations. Vipo offers a a wide range of materials for wet insulation systems.
Proven cover performance, range of installation methods, tailored design
Vikotherm® IC are engineered insulation covers using materials from our established and qualified Vikotherm® Thermal Insulation range to accommodate all combinations of temperature and water depths.
These tailored thermal insulation covers provide:
- Suitability for high-temperature applications
- Range of installation methods
- Submerged weight control
- Tailored designs
Extremely durable, suitable for deep water use, high temperature resistance
Vikotherm® P7 has an industry track record over three decades, recognized as the benchmark of subsea insulation systems. It’s thermal properties provide good cool down steady-state performance.
This solid polyurethane insulation material provides:
- A range of operating temperatures
- Tensile strength and elongation
- Thermal properties
- Advanced application methods with minimal restrictions
Excellent tolerance to moisture and heat, high thermal capacity, limitless operating depth
Vikotherm® PP is a thermoplastic, thermal insulation and corrosion protection system used for extreme depths and temperatures in demanding subsea environments.
This polypropelene thermal insulation system provides:
- Corrosion and mechanical protection plus thermal insulation in one
- Excellent dimensional reliability
- Resistance to impact loads and cracking
- Thermal shock resistant
- Very low water uptake
| Products | Type of product | Temparature Limit hot/wet (oC/oF) |
Depth limit (m/ft) |
| Vikotherm® R2 | Syntactic Rubber | 180/350 | 3,000/9,800 |
| Vikotherm® S1 | Solid Silicone | 150/300 | 3,000/9,800 |
| Vikotherm® R3 | Solid Rubber | 180/350 | Unlimited |
| Vikotherm® P7 | Solid Polyurethane | 90/195 | Unlimited |
| Vikotherm® PT | Polypropylene tape | 90/195 | 2,000/6,500 |
| Vikotherm® G3 | Syntactic Polyurethane | 60/140 | 1,800/5,900 |
Sales Team
VIKOTHERM
Bruno Matos
Technical Sales Manager
bruno.matos@viposolutions.com
Adrian Wood
Technical Sales Manager
adrian.wood@viposolutions.com
Eirik Simonsen
Research and Development Manager
eirik.simonsen@viposolutions.com
