Protective coating of steel structures from cryogenic effects based on cement slabs

Abstract

Purpose of research. The use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as an energy carrier is expanding annually. Therefore, the purpose of this article is to analyze the regulatory requirements for the structure protection from the cryogenic liquid spill such as LNG. The article also evaluates the ability of fireprotective materials to resist not only hightemperature influences, but also low-temperature ones.Methods. The article discusses the main methods of material testings to counteract the cryogenic liquid spill and the possibility of using fireprotective products as cryoprotective materials. The results of testing the protective system manufactured by LLC "PROSASK" are shown and analyzed. The object of the study is a fire-retardant structural system consisting of "PROSASK Fire Panel" plates. The protective system consists of two layers of flame-retardant plates "PROSASK Fire Panel" with a non-flammable membrane " in the middle, manufactured by LLC "PROSASK". And the subject of the research is the cryoprotective function of this system.Results. The average temperature of the sample after 60 minutes cryogenic exposure was - 53 °C, conclusions were drawn about the expediency of conducting successive tests for low-temperature and fire exposure due to the high probability of fire after the cryogenic liquid spill in the presence of a flame source.Conclusion. The article shows and analyzes the test results of the protective system manufactured by LLC "PROSASK". With the correct choice of steel grade (including the requirement for impact strength) of load-bearing structures of oil and gas facilities, it can be concluded that structures protected by a structural fire protection system with PROSASK Firepanel plates are operable after an hour of cryogenic exposure.