Speedwrap Insulation

Problem: Navy personnel are often required to remove and replace permanent insulation to make routine maintenance inspections. The removal and restoration of the insulation can easily surpass the time required to conduct the inspection.

Solution: Speedwrap™ is a commercially available insulation that is held in place by high-temperature Velcro™. MTTC and BBNT, Inc. will conduct shipboard tests to validate the need for and viability of Speedwrap.

NAVY POC
Rich Dempsey
NAVSEA-05M3
(202) 781-3660

Benefits

Estimated Navy Cost Avoidance

Minimum annual:       $2,500 K

Minimum 15 Year:   $37,500 K

Fleet Impact: Use of this product will greatly reduce the maintenance time for routine inspection of pipes and piping features such as flanges, valves and gauges.

Status:Ongoing

The 12-month inspection onboard USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71) was conducted on 25 November 2002. As in May 2002 inspection, results were positive. The pads were holding up very well and the temperature reductions in spaces such as the laundry, dry cleaning space and CPO Berthing were confirmed. As soon as the results are formally reported, NAVSEA will make a utilization demand.

Applications
• All piping on U.S. Navy surface ships.