Refinery Thermal Insulation Solutions
ERATHERM delivers complete, turnkey insulation for refineries — where process temperatures swing from over 600 °C on cracking and steam lines down to −196 °C on cryogenic service, under constant pressure, vibration and aggressive chemical exposure. From engineering, thermal calculation and material selection to scaffolding, application and commissioning, every scope is delivered under one roof. With 20+ years of refinery experience and long-term partnerships across Türkiye's and Europe's leading refineries, we build reliable, safe and sustainable insulation systems.
API · ASTM · NACE SP0198
Why Insulation Is Critical in Refineries
Refineries run some of the most complex processes in the energy sector. In a refinery, insulation is never just energy saving — it protects safety, process stability, product quality, equipment life and environmental risk. An incorrectly engineered system carries real consequences:
- Significant energy losses and unnecessary fuel consumption
- Process imbalances and product-quality drift
- Equipment failures, corrosion, oxidation and downtime
- Hot-surface accidents and personnel-safety risk
ERATHERM manages this holistically — from the design phase through to commissioning — as a precision engineering process, not a simple application.
End-to-End Refinery Insulation, Under One Roof
Engineering, material supply and application combined in a single EPC-model delivery — controlled, safe and fast on site, with no surprises.
Engineering & Thermal Analysis
Heat-loss and gain calculations, thermal conductivity analysis, temperature profiles, dew-point and thickness optimization, high-temperature expansion analysis — compliant with API & ASTM.
Detail engineering
Project Design & Detailing
Insulation detail drawings, technical specifications, installation procedures, sheet-cladding design, fastener options, BOQ material lists and implementation methodology.
Specifications & BOM
Material Supply
Rock & glass wool, cellular glass, aerogel, PUR/PIR blocks, high-temperature ceramic fiber, Alu-Zinc / galvanized / stainless cladding, jackets and fireproof materials.
Insulation materials
Turnkey On-Site Application
Hot and cold/cryogenic insulation, tank, reactor, tower, separator and exchanger insulation, pipeline insulation, valve/flange jacket production and cosmetic cladding fabrication.
Application services
Scaffolding Systems
Fixed and temporary scaffolding, high-altitude platforms, modular access and special access solutions for process units — a key driver of insulation speed and site safety.
Quality Control, Testing & Reporting
Thermographic measurement, cladding inspection, moisture/condensation testing, seam inspection, high-temperature performance testing, punch-list and commissioning — to API/ASTM/ISO/EN.
Inspection & supervision
From 600 °C Process Lines to −196 °C Cryogenic Service
Few sites demand a wider thermal envelope than a refinery. ERATHERM engineers hot insulation for cracking, steam and process lines and cold & cryogenic insulation for LNG, LPG, ammonia and propane service — each with the right material system, vapour barrier and cladding to control condensation, icing and corrosion under insulation.
- High-temperature systems: rock wool, ceramic fiber, high-density mineral wool
- Cold & cryogenic: cellular glass, PIR/PUR, aerogel, cryogenic vapour barriers
- Reactor, tower, separator and heat-exchanger insulation
- Valve, flange and equipment removable jackets
Material Systems Matched to the Process
ERATHERM selects each material by service condition — temperature, chemistry and mechanical load — to deliver the optimum cost-performance balance.
Rock wool, ceramic fiber, high-density mineral wool, fireproof materials.
PIR/PUR blocks, cellular glass, aerogel batts, cryogenic vapour-barrier systems.
Alu-Zinc, stainless steel, galvanized steel, chemical-resistant coatings.
Removable insulation jackets, industrial fasteners, sealing and finishing details.
Heat-loss and surface-temperature calculation for piping and equipment.
Refinery material selection, thickness and inspection requirements.
Control of corrosion under insulation — critical for refinery service.
Reporting and quality documentation aligned with international codes.
Long-Term Partner to Türkiye's & Europe's Refineries
Across STAR Refinery, TÜPRAŞ, SOCAR, Técnicas Reunidas, ITOCHU, Saipem-group subcontracting, OMV, TEKFEN and ENKA projects, thousands of tons of material and millions of square metres of insulation have been successfully implemented.
ERATHERM's standing in refinery projects rests on high engineering quality, uninterrupted field performance, a strong occupational-safety culture and the ability to develop technical solutions under pressure.
A Refinery Insulation Partner Built for Scale
Two decades of hot, cold and cryogenic refinery insulation experience.
Engineering, material supply and application end-to-end, under one roof.
Long-term work with national and international refinery operators.
Large, certified teams able to scale fast for shutdowns and turnarounds.
Strong occupational-safety discipline across challenging refinery sites.
Refinery insulation managed as engineering, not just application.
Systems, Sectors & Specialist Programs
Refinery insulation sits within a wider portfolio of thermal insulation systems, sectors served and specialist defense, aerospace and nuclear programs.
Systems & Sectors
Engineering & Services
Refinery Insulation — Common Questions
Why is insulation a critical engineering issue in refineries?
Refinery insulation drives process efficiency, safety and energy management. Incorrect systems cause energy losses, process imbalance, equipment failure and downtime, hot-surface accidents, corrosion and excess fuel use. ERATHERM treats it as a precision engineering process managed from design to commissioning.
What temperature range does ERATHERM cover in refineries?
From over 600 °C on cracking and steam process lines down to −196 °C on cryogenic service such as LNG, LPG, ammonia and propane — with hot, cold and cryogenic systems engineered for pressure, vibration and aggressive chemical exposure.
What is included in ERATHERM's refinery insulation scope?
A complete turnkey package: engineering and thermal analysis, project design and detailing, material supply, on-site application, scaffolding systems, and quality control, testing and reporting — all under one EPC roof.
Which standards govern ERATHERM refinery insulation?
Work follows API and ASTM for refinery service, with thermal calculation to ASTM C680 / EN ISO 12241, corrosion-under-insulation control to NACE SP0198, and reporting in line with API, ASTM, ISO and EN standards.
Which refineries has ERATHERM worked with?
ERATHERM maintains long-term partnerships across STAR Refinery (SOCAR), TÜPRAŞ refineries (İzmit, Aliağa, Kırıkkale, Batman), Técnicas Reunidas, ITOCHU, Saipem-group subcontracting, OMV, TEKFEN and ENKA — implementing thousands of tons of material and millions of square metres of insulation.
Does ERATHERM provide scaffolding for refinery insulation?
Yes. ERATHERM provides fixed and temporary scaffolding, high-altitude platforms, modular access and special access solutions for process units — a key factor in insulation speed and site safety.
Plan Your Refinery Insulation Project with ERATHERM
Engineering, material supply, scaffolding and turnkey application — one accountable partner from design to commissioning.