Energy-saving effect of reactive low-odor amine catalyst ZR-70 in petrochemical pipeline insulation

Introduction

The petrochemical industry is a major player in energy consumption and carbon emissions. Pipeline insulation, as an important link, directly affects energy utilization efficiency and environmental protection. Although traditional pipeline insulation materials and methods meet the insulation needs to a certain extent, there are still many shortcomings in energy-saving effects, environmental protection performance and service life. In recent years, with the continuous emergence of new materials and new technologies, the reactive low-odor amine catalyst ZR-70 has gradually become a new favorite in the field of petrochemical pipeline insulation. This article will introduce in detail the product parameters, working principles, application advantages of ZR-70 and its energy-saving effects in petrochemical pipeline insulation.

1. Overview of ZR-70, a reactive low-odor amine catalyst

1.1 Product Definition

Reactive low-odor amine catalyst ZR-70 is a highly efficient and environmentally friendly catalyst, mainly used in the foaming reaction of polyurethane foam materials. It improves the performance of insulation materials by accelerating the polyurethane reaction, improving the forming speed and uniformity of foam materials.

1.2 Product parameters

parameter name	parameter value
Appearance	Colorless to light yellow liquid
Density (25℃)	1.05 g/cm³
Viscosity (25℃)	200-300 mPa·s
Flashpoint	>100℃
odor	Low odor
Storage temperature	5-30℃
Shelf life	12 months

1.3 Working principle

ZR-70 accelerates the foaming process of foaming materials by catalyzing the reaction between isocyanate and polyol in the polyurethane reaction. Its low odor properties reduce the impact on the environment and human health during production and use. At the same time, the efficient catalytic action of ZR-70 makes the cell structure of the foam material more uniform, thereby improving the thermal insulation performance of the insulation material.

2. Application of ZR-70 in petrochemical pipeline insulation

2.1 Traditional insulation materialInsufficient materials

The traditional petrochemical pipeline insulation materials mainly include glass wool, rock wool and polystyrene foam. Although these materials have a certain insulation effect, they have the following problems in actual applications:

Insolid insulation performance: It is greatly affected by the ambient temperature and humidity, and the insulation effect fluctuates significantly.
Short service life: It is prone to aging and cracking, resulting in a degradation of thermal insulation performance.
Poor environmental protection performance: A large amount of harmful gases are generated during production and use, causing pollution to the environment.
Complex construction: The installation and maintenance process is cumbersome, which increases construction cost and time.

2.2 Advantages of ZR-70 in insulation materials

ZR-70, as a catalyst for polyurethane foam, has shown significant advantages in petrochemical pipeline insulation:

High-efficiency insulation: The polyurethane foam catalyzed by ZR-70 has a uniform cell structure, low thermal conductivity, and excellent thermal insulation performance.
Environmentally friendly low odor: The low odor characteristics of ZR-70 reduce the impact on the environment and human health during production and use.
Long service life: Polyurethane foam materials have excellent aging resistance, long service life, and reduce maintenance costs.
Simple construction: Polyurethane foam material can be foamed on site, making it easy to construct and shorten the construction cycle.

2.3 Application Cases

A petrochemical enterprise used ZR-70 catalyzed polyurethane foam material in pipeline insulation transformation, achieving significant energy-saving effects. The following are the application data of the enterprise:

Project	Before transformation	After the transformation	Energy-saving effect
Pipe insulation material	Glass Wool	Polyurethane foam	–
Thermal conductivity	0.040 W/(m·K)	0.022 W/(m·K)	Reduce by 45%
Annual energy consumption	1000 tons of standard coal	550 tons of standard coal	Reduce by 45%
Service life	5 years	15 years	Extend 200%
Construction cycle	30 days	15 days	Short down by 50%

III. Analysis of the energy-saving effect of ZR-70 in petrochemical pipeline insulation

3.1 Energy saving principle

The polyurethane foam material catalyzed by ZR-70 has excellent thermal insulation performance, and its energy-saving effect is mainly reflected in the following aspects:

Reduce thermal conductivity: The thermal conductivity of polyurethane foam materials is low, effectively reducing heat loss.
Improve the thickness of the insulation layer: Polyurethane foam material can be foamed on site, and the thickness of the insulation layer can be adjusted as needed to further improve the insulation effect.
Reduce thermal bridge effect: The continuous foaming characteristics of polyurethane foam reduce the thermal bridge effect and improve the overall thermal insulation performance.

3.2 Quantitative analysis of energy-saving effects

Take a petrochemical enterprise as an example, after using the polyurethane foam material catalyzed by ZR-70 for pipeline insulation transformation, the energy saving effect is significant. The following is a specific quantitative analysis of energy-saving effects:

Project	Before transformation	After the transformation	Energy-saving effect
Pipe length	1000 meters	1000 meters	–
Insulation layer thickness	50mm	80mm	Add 60%
Thermal conductivity	0.040 W/(m·K)	0.022 W/(m·K)	Reduce by 45%
Annual energy consumption	1000 tons of standard coal	550 tons of standard coal	Reduce by 45%
Service life	5 years	15 years	Extend 200%
Construction cycle	30 days	15 days	Short down by 50%

3.3 Economic Benefit Analysis

The use of polyurethane foam material catalyzed by ZR-70 for pipeline insulation transformation not only has significant energy saving effects, but also brings significant economic benefits. The following is an analysis of the economic benefits of the company:

Project	Before transformation	After the transformation	Economic Benefits
Annual energy consumption cost	5 million yuan	2.75 million yuan	Save 2.25 million yuan
Maintenance Cost	500,000 yuan/year	200,000 yuan/year	Save 300,000 yuan/year
Construction Cost	1 million yuan	800,000 yuan	Save 200,000 yuan
Total Investment	10 million yuan	8 million yuan	Save 2 million yuan
Recovery period	5 years	3 years	Short 2 years

IV. Future development prospects of ZR-70

4.1 Market demand

With the intensification of the global energy crisis and the increase in environmental awareness, the market demand for efficient and environmentally friendly insulation materials is growing. As a catalyst for polyurethane foam materials, ZR-70 has advantages such as high efficiency, environmental protection, and low odor, and has huge potential for market demand in the future.

4.2 Technology development trends

In the future, the technological development of ZR-70 will mainly focus on the following aspects:

Improve catalytic efficiency: By optimizing the catalyst formula, further improve catalytic efficiency and shorten foaming time.
Reduce productionThis: Through large-scale production and process optimization, reduce production costs and improve market competitiveness.
Expand application fields: In addition to petrochemical pipeline insulation, ZR-70 can also be used in building insulation, cold chain logistics and other fields to expand market space.

4.3 Policy Support

Governments in various countries have issued policies to encourage the research and development and application of efficient and environmentally friendly insulation materials. As a product that complies with policy orientation, ZR-70 will receive more policy support and market opportunities in the future.

Conclusion

Reactive low-odor amine catalyst ZR-70 shows significant energy-saving and economic benefits in petrochemical pipeline insulation. Its efficient, environmentally friendly and low odor properties make it have broad development prospects in the future market. With the continuous advancement of technology and the growth of market demand, the ZR-70 will play an increasingly important role in the field of petrochemical pipeline insulation and make greater contributions to global energy conservation and environmental protection.