Thermal Insulation Engineering Services:
Detail Design, Workshop Drawing & Technical Specification
The most critical phase of any thermal insulation project is accurate engineering calculation and field-applicable detail design. Drawing on more than 20 years of industry experience and academic engineering expertise, ERATHERM delivers insulation engineering, thermal calculations, heat-loss analyses, dew-point calculation, thermal-bridge detection, workshop drawings and technical specifications. Engineering without field experience means unsolvable problems on site.
Where Thermal Calculation, Design and Workshop Drawing Converge
Unlike a routine applicator, the ERATHERM engineering office builds a digital twin of your facility and structures every dimension — from heat transfer and material selection to installation methodology and the quality-control plan — under a single roof.
We combine the field-application experience earned from over 1 million m² of completed insulation works across Türkiye and Europe with a strong engineering infrastructure, offering a working model that has no direct equivalent in the sector. From refineries and petrochemical plants to power stations, the defence industry and SMR nuclear projects, we develop facility-specific engineering solutions at every scale.
What sets us apart is that every thermal calculation made at the desk, every workshop drawing we produce and every technical specification we prepare is shaped by knowledge earned by sweating on site. We engineer your projects not with theory alone but with application know-how tested in the field again and again — so we never leave behind a detail that "looks good on paper but fails on site."
Thermal Modelling: 3D Heat Transfer on Complex Geometries
From turbines and heat exchangers to reactors — detailed thermal analysis on the digital twin of your facility, within the ASTM C680 and EN ISO 12241 framework.
Heat Loss & Gain
High-accuracy energy-budget calculations on complex geometries (turbines, exchangers, reactors) using 3D thermal modelling.
Dew-Point Control
Anti-condensation and anti-corrosion dew-point analyses for cryogenic lines (LNG, LOX, LH₂) and cold systems.
Surface Temperature (HSE)
Personnel burn-protection calculations to EN 563 — touch-safety in line with occupational-safety standards.
ROI & Carbon Footprint
Numerical report of payback period and annual carbon savings of the insulation investment — documentation for the investment decision.
Vacuum & MLI for LNG, Hydrogen and Air-Separation Systems
Engineering-led design for thermal shock, material expansion and layer optimisation in extreme-cold environments down to LH₂.
Vacuum-Jacketed Piping (VJP)
VJP analyses, vacuum technologies and Multi-Layer Insulation (MLI) layer design for minimum heat ingress on LNG and LH₂ lines.
Thermal-Shock Analyses
Material expansion–contraction calculations and cycle-life analysis in extreme-cold environments, including −253 °C liquid hydrogen.
Tank & Line System Design
Full engineering packages for LNG, LOX and LN₂ tanks — Aerogel, Cryogel, cellular glass and vacuum-based combinations.
Workshop Drawing & BOM Optimisation
Millimetre-precision 2D/3D technical drawings for fabrication and BOM lists that minimise material waste.
Isometric & Detail Drawings
Millimetre-precision 2D and 3D technical drawings for fabrication — including flange, valve, elbow and special-connection details.
BOM (Bill of Materials)
Precise quantities and material lists that minimise project waste — the backbone of cost control in procurement.
Modular System Design
Removable jacket and box-type insulation designs for nuclear (SMR) and defence-industry projects.
Support & Expansion Details
Integrated engineering for insulation support rings, expansion-joint locations and thermal-movement management.
Impartial Owner's Engineering
The biggest problem in industrial plants is wrong material selection caused by a flawed specification. ERATHERM eliminates that risk on the owner's behalf.
Material Selection Matrices
Material specs optimised for thermal resistance, fire performance and CUI risk — prioritising chemical compatibility and long service life.
Application Methodologies
Method statements that define every stage of installation — a shared technical language between contractor and owner.
Quality-Control (ITP) Plans
Test protocols that measure the on-site performance of the insulation — measurement, verification and acceptance criteria.
The ERATHERM Engineering-Office Design Flow
A systematic, documentable workflow that turns multi-criteria optimisation into a repeatable engineering output.
Project Input Survey
Mapping the five core criteria: what, where, which temperature, which installation method, which performance priority.
Thermal Analysis & Heat-Loss Calc
Surface temperature, dew point and energy-budget calculation to ASTM C680 and EN ISO 12241.
Material Selection Matrix
Alternative combinations compared on λ, T-max, fire rating, chemical compatibility and cost.
Cladding & Support Design
Cladding selection for the external condition, plus support-ring and expansion-joint sizing.
Workshop Drawing & BOM
Fabrication-grade detail drawings and a take-off list engineered to minimise waste.
LCC & System Verification
Life-cycle cost analysis and documentable verification of the design.
ITP & Quality-Control Plan
An Inspection and Test Plan defining which parameter is checked at which stage on site.
Calculation and Design to International Standards
Heat-loss and surface-temperature calculation method.
Insulation calculation framework for industrial installations.
Guideline for preventing Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI).
Touchable surface-temperature limits for personnel safety.
Pressure vessels, process equipment and insulation details.
Design code for nuclear-class equipment and SMR projects.
Facility-Specific Engineering at Every Scale
Behind every detail we draw lies large-scale project experience delivered alongside the world's leading EPC contractors.
Refineries & Petrochemical Plants
Experience proven on major projects with TÜPRAŞ, SOCAR, STAR, PETKİM and ExxonMobil. High-temperature process lines, columns, reactors and furnace insulation; fire-safety and emergency-scenario design for sulphur, hydrogen, ammonia and acid production units.
Power Plants
RWE (770 MW), OMV (700 MW) and Cengiz Enerji (240+140+660 MW) combined-cycle plants; Afşin-Elbistan B (1,440 MW), Yunus Emre (2×145 MW) and CENAL (1,320 MW) thermal plants — over 15,000 MW of experience. Full ASME and RCC-M compliance on nuclear projects; the same engineering discipline for cogeneration and biogas facilities.
Defence & Space Systems
Cryogenic insulation solutions developed for the TAI-TUSAŞ Satellite Test Centre TVAC chambers. Infrared-signature management for UAVs; high-temperature thermal protection for hypersonic missile systems; thermal stabilisation for laser weapons; combined acoustic + thermal insulation for ships and submarines; field-type solutions for mobile military containers and shelters.
Mining & Industrial Facilities
Engineering and field application on projects with ETİ SODA, Ciner and ALKİM; at the İzmir Çimento, Çimentaş, Söke and Elazığ cement plants; and large-scale investments such as the Çamsan Ordu MDF III facility. The same discipline extends to fertiliser plants, biogas facilities and shipyards.
Critical Infrastructure Projects
Mechanical, HVAC and insulation works on landmark projects such as the Istanbul 3rd Airport ATC Tower and Kuwait International Airport. Precision thermal control for data centres, and long-life insulation systems for natural-gas and oil transmission pipelines.
Full Command of Thermal, Cryogenic and Cladding Systems
Thermal Insulation Materials
- Rockwool — slab, blanket, lamella mat, pipe section
- Glasswool
- Calcium Silicate
- Cellular Glass (Foamglas)
- Elastomeric Rubber (Nitrile, EPDM)
- Polyurethane (PUR / PIR)
- Aerogel (Aspen Aerogels, Cabot)
- Ceramic Fibre
Cryogenic Insulation Materials
- MLI — Multi-Layer Insulation
- Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIP)
- Expanded Perlite
- Aerogel Blankets
- Low-Temperature Elastomeric Materials
Cladding
- Galvanised steel (S280GD+Z275)
- Aluminium sheet (Alu 5754, Alu 3003)
- Stainless steel (AISI 304, 316)
- PVC-coated steel (RAL 9002, 9006, 9007)
- Trapezoidal profiles (FL 40/183, 35/207, 40/200)
- Flat sheet (segmental & conical panels)
Fasteners & Fixings
- Sealed-washer façade screws (Reisser, Fischer, EJOT)
- Watertight blind rivets
- Stainless-steel banding systems
- Weld-pin systems
- Removable-jacket connection elements
The Engineering Package: An Integrated Project File
Not just a thickness and material list — a complete reference package for the site, tender, maintenance and inspection processes.
Material Selection Matrices
Material analysis tabulated with alternatives and the rationale behind each selection.
Calculation Reports
Heat-loss, surface-temperature, dew-point and thermal-expansion calculations.
Detail Drawings (Shop Drawings)
Millimetre-precision 2D/3D drawings that form the basis for fabrication.
Specification Documents
Method statement, material specification and acceptance criteria.
Cladding & Support Details
Cladding overlaps, support rings, banding and expansion-joint compensation.
Verification Procedures
Thermographic audit, surface-temperature measurement and acceptance testing.
ITP — Inspection & Test Plan
The inspection plan defining at which stage and with which parameters quality control is performed on site. Every non-conformity detected is recorded with an NCR.
Engineering + Field = Assurance
Working with ERATHERM adds not only engineering to your project, but also 1 million m² of experience earned in the field.
1 Million m² of Field Experience
We engineer the solution to every problem you could face on site already at the design stage.
Academic Engineering
Thermal calculations, condensation analyses and thermal-bridge detection rest on scientific foundations.
Integrated Working Model
We are a team that has applied every detail it draws in the field — theory meets practice.
Field-Sourced Engineering
We leave behind no "looks good on paper, fails on site" detail and deliver your project flawlessly.
Thermal Insulation Engineering, BOM & Specifications
What does thermal insulation detail engineering cover?
It covers the full chain of work that turns a thermal-insulation requirement into a fabricable, verifiable system: heat-loss and surface-temperature calculation, dew-point and thermal-bridge analysis, material selection, workshop drawings, BOM preparation, technical specifications, method statements and the ITP quality-control plan. ERATHERM delivers all of these under one roof.
What is a BOM and why does it matter for insulation projects?
A BOM (Bill of Materials) is the precise take-off and material list derived from the detail drawings. Engineered correctly, it minimises material waste, prevents over- or under-ordering and forms the backbone of cost control during procurement and on site.
Why is a correct technical specification so important?
Most insulation failures in industrial plants trace back to a flawed specification that drives wrong material selection. A specification engineered impartially — on the owner's behalf — defines material requirements, application methodology and acceptance criteria, eliminating that risk before it reaches the field.
Which international standards do you work to?
Our calculations and designs follow ASTM C680, EN ISO 12241, NACE SP0198, EN 563, ASME, DIN, CINI and — for nuclear/SMR scope — RCC-M. Each standard governs a specific part of the work, from heat-loss calculation and CUI prevention to touch-safety limits and nuclear-class design.
Do you handle cryogenic and SMR nuclear projects?
Yes. We design vacuum-jacketed and MLI systems for LNG, hydrogen and air-separation applications down to −253 °C LH₂, and we deliver removable-jacket and box-type modular designs for SMR nuclear and defence projects under ASME and RCC-M compliance.
What do you actually deliver at the end of the engineering work?
An integrated engineering file: material selection matrices, calculation reports, shop drawings, specification documents, cladding-and-support details, verification procedures and the ITP/Inspection & Test Plan — a complete reference for tender, construction, maintenance and inspection.
Request a Detail Engineering Quote for Your Project
Let us plan the complete engineering package — thermal modelling, workshop drawings, BOM and technical specifications — under one roof.