Insulation Consultancy, Field Supervision
& Independent Owner's Engineering
Even the best-written technical specification loses its value if it is not supervised on site. ERATHERM's independent insulation consultancy, advisory and field supervision service builds an impartial technical bridge between contractor, owner and project management — preventing CUI risk, application errors and energy losses at their source. From refineries to nuclear facilities, from the defense industry to LNG systems, and with over 1 million m² of field-proven engineering, we provide technical assurance at every step from design to commissioning — anywhere in the world.
Independent Engineering Assessment & Field Supervision Services
In industrial facilities, the most critical weak link in insulation systems usually emerges not at the design stage but during application. Incorrect material installation, faulty detail work, unsupervised cladding connections and overlooked expansion points — each of these can turn into CUI, condensation damage and unexpected downtime costs over time.
ERATHERM's Insulation Consultancy and Field Supervision service manages this risk at its source. Combining our field experience of over 1 million m² with our academic engineering foundation, we provide technical assurance at every step from the design stage to commissioning. Because we know that every unsupervised application detail becomes a compounding cost item in the long run.
An Impartial Technical Bridge Between Contractor, Owner and Project Management
On large-scale projects, insulation subcontractors work under time and cost pressure. An independent consultant produces the right answers to the right questions under that pressure.
Does the applied insulation system match the technical specification exactly?
Is the selected material the correct choice under real site conditions and the process temperature range?
Are the cladding connections compliant in terms of water-tightness and mechanical strength?
Are expansion points applied at the locations predicted by thermal expansion calculations and in the correct detail?
In high-CUI-risk zones, are vapor barriers and drainage points complete?
When material outside the Approved Material List (AML) arrives on site, is it detected?
A 5-Stage Consultancy Process
From pre-job review to post-commissioning assessment — documentable engineering quality at every stage.
Pre-Job Technical Evaluation
Pre-Job Engineering Review: specification analysis, material selection verification, method statement review and ITP preparation / approval.
Field Supervision & Inspection
Material delivery control, layer-by-layer application inspection, CUI risk-zone focused checks and photo-documented Field Inspection Report (FIR) / NCR reporting.
Thermographic Energy Audit
Heat-loss mapping with an infrared camera, comparison against calculated values, a priority repair plan and an estimated energy-recovery report.
Post-Commissioning Assessment
Surface temperature measurements, comparison with design values, root-cause analysis and warranty-period defect report preparation.
Independent Engineering & Tender Advisory
Technical reporting for dispute resolution, damage assessment and root-cause analysis, tender specification preparation, bid evaluation and technical training.
Field Inspection Report — What Do We Look At?
Every detail overlooked during field inspection becomes a compounding cost item during operation.
Material Delivery Inspection
Checking that incoming insulation materials match the specification, plus storage conditions and damage control. Detection and reporting of any use outside the Approved Material List (AML).
Application Stage Inspection
On-site verification of layer sequences, weld-pin spacing, wire mesh, aluminium cladding overlap distances, screw spacing, weather-sealing tapes and expansion gaps.
CUI Risk-Zone Inspection
Dedicated CUI tracking on systems operating in the 60–120°C range, exposed to the open environment or to periodic wetting; inspection of cladding seams, flange cover details and insulation termination points.
Photo-Documented Field Report (FIR)
After each inspection visit, a detailed Field Inspection Report documenting deficiencies, non-conformities and required corrections. Every non-conformity is recorded with an NCR.
NCR Management & Close-Out Tracking
Issuing Non-Conformance Reports, tracking corrective actions and managing the close-out process. A transparent tracking mechanism for project management.
Thermographic Audit Integration
Spot measurement with an IR camera during inspection visits; a priority repair plan and energy-recovery potential calculation for the damaged zones identified.
An Engineering-Based Approach Across Every Process from Design to Site
Our consultancy service is fed by our detail-engineering capability under the same roof. This is how every technical opinion produces calculation-verifiable knowledge.
Thermal System Analysis
Heat loss/gain calculation, surface temperature projections, condensation risk assessment and quantitative determination of energy-saving potential.
Insulation Thickness Calculation
Calculations for energy efficiency, personnel safety and freeze protection within the EN ISO 12241, ASTM C680 and NEN 5070 framework.
Material Selection & Specification
Full command of dozens of systems including rock wool, cellular glass, aerogel, PIR/PUR, cryogenic MLI and VIP.
Support & Expansion Analysis
Integrated sizing of insulation support rings, connection points and compensators with thermal expansion calculations.
Technical Documentation
Shop drawings, BOM lists, thermal calculation reports and quality control procedures — a reference package for maintenance and tendering.
System Design & HSE
EN 563-based surface temperature limits and touch safety. Engineering supervision throughout the field application process.
Remote Consultancy & Global Field Supervision
From remote document review and online engineering audits to on-site supervision missions — we deliver assurance across borders.
"No matter where your facility is, we can review your insulation design remotely and dispatch our supervisors for critical on-site inspection and commissioning."
Remote Document & Spec Review
Pre-job engineering review, specification analysis, method statement and ITP review delivered fully online — in English or Turkish — before any site mobilization.
Online Audits & Photo/Video Evidence
Live online review meetings plus structured photo/video and thermographic evidence exchange, enabling accurate remote assessment and NCR follow-up without an early site visit.
On-Site Supervision Missions
We dispatch our own specialist supervisors for critical inspection windows, hold points and commissioning, and can coordinate vetted local inspectors for routine coverage under our supervision.
English Technical Reporting
FIR, NCR, thermographic audit and defect reports issued in English as standard — ready for insurance, legal compliance and maintenance planning across jurisdictions.
Owner's Engineering for EPC & Tenders
Independent engineering on behalf of the investor: tender specification, bid evaluation, contractor qualification and Approved Material List (AML) creation — anywhere in the world.
Post-Project Remote Monitoring
After delivery we provide periodic thermographic monitoring, remote technical advisory and scheduled inspection programs to safeguard long-term performance, wherever the asset is.
International Standards in Inspection and Reporting
Basis for heat loss and surface temperature calculation.
Insulation calculation framework for industrial plant.
CUI prevention, inspection and risk management.
Touch temperature for personnel safety.
Framework for industrial insulation application details.
Freeze protection and thermal analysis reference.
Our Consultancy & Field Supervision Experience
From refineries to nuclear power plants, from the defense industry to LNG systems — in every industrial field where heat transfer is critical.
Refinery & Petrochemical
Field supervision on TÜPRAŞ, SOCAR, Star Refinery and international refinery/petrochemical projects.
Power Plants
Engineering supervision in CCGT, thermal and nuclear plants. 15,000+ MW of capacity experience.
Defense & Space Systems
Independent engineering oversight on TAI-TUSAŞ TVAC and cryogenic test infrastructure.
Mining & Smelting
Inspection on large-scale mining and metallurgy projects such as ETİ SODA, Ciner and ALKİM.
Fertilizer & Chemicals
Consultancy focused on chemical compatibility and process safety in ammonia, urea and acid units.
Shipbuilding & Shipyards
SOLAS and IMO-compliant marine-grade insulation supervision.
Nuclear Power Plants
Nuclear-class insulation supervision compliant with ASME and RCC-M codes.
Airports & Data Centers
Mechanical + insulation supervision on critical infrastructure projects, including Istanbul 3rd Airport.
LNG & Cryogenic Facilities
Dew point and MLI inspection on LNG, LOX, LH₂ and LN₂ systems.
Our Consultancy Perspective Is Fed Directly from the Field
Many firms claim to offer insulation consultancy. What truly sets ERATHERM apart is that every technical opinion we give rests on engineering knowledge applied by our own hands on site.
Field-Fed Consultancy
We are a team that has personally carried out site application on TÜPRAŞ, SOCAR, RWE, OMV, Cengiz Enerji, TAI-TUSAŞ and Istanbul 3rd Airport.
Academic Engineering Foundation
Every field observation is reported on a scientific basis within the ASTM, EN ISO and NACE framework.
Impartiality & Transparency
We work on behalf of the investor, preserving the technical balance between contractor and owner.
Document-Producing Inspection
With FIR, NCR and thermographic audit reports — a reference document for insurance, legal compliance and maintenance planning.
To your projects we bring not just inspection, but technical assurance shaped by 1 million m² of field experience.
Working with ERATHERM Consultancy Internationally
Coverage, delivery model, standards, documentation and owner's engineering — the questions international clients ask most.
Why is independent insulation consultancy necessary?
Which stages does your field supervision service cover?
Can you supervise our project remotely, or do you need to send your team to site?
Our facility is in Europe — do you carry out field supervision in countries like Germany, the Netherlands, the UK or Poland?
What does a thermographic energy audit provide?
Do you report on technical disputes between contractor and owner?
How do you support the investor during the tender stage?
Which international standards (EN, ASTM, ISO, ASME, NACE, CINI) do you inspect against?
Can you provide all consultancy and inspection documentation in English?
Do you provide consultancy for nuclear or defense-industry projects with EU/NATO-aligned partners?
Do you offer remote thermal monitoring or periodic advisory after project completion?
On what days and hours can we reach you for technical support? Do you have an emergency line?
Get an Independent Consultancy Opinion for Your Insulation Project
From pre-job review to field supervision, from thermographic audit to tender advisory — from a single engineering team, anywhere in the world.