HeatX is absolutely not an epoxy. HeatX is a nanocomposite proprietary polymeric formulation. It consists of a Part A and Part B which are mixed to form the polymer.

HeatX is a two part, water-based polymer coating. For use, mix on site and apply within three days  (Pot life of 72 hours+ after mixing). HeatX air-cures in under two hours (typically in 45 minutes).

• Applicator uses projectiles / mini pigs to push a slug of fluid down each tube.
• Applicator uses spray coater to coat fins. Multiple applications are used to build up to desired coverage.
• Pig-application is the preferred method to prevent wasted coating but any method is possible.

Steps involved in the applications:

1. Clean tubes of process fluids and material deposits including fouling and corrosion.
2. Using pigging method, apply coating in layers, drying between/ spray coat to apply coating in layers.
3. build up coating to desired coverage.
4. Final dry time (approx. 45 minutes).
5. QC.

Tubes must be cleaned of residual process fluids and all loose material including fouling and corrosion. Grit blasting or hydro blasting to remove residue and loose material in tubes.

Yes.

Desired total thickness is 1-2 mil.

We recommend two or more coats. Typical thickness should be approximately 2 mil.  HeatX is much faster to cure than a traditional epoxy coating, so will take far less time to apply.

Observations show no significant change in heat transfer resistance.  <2-3% change in thermal diffusivity (minimal heat transfer resistance due to thin coating).

<5% mass loss at sand particle impact of 70 m/s (ASTMG76).

5A adhesion (ASTM D3359).

Standard HeatX is clear, but is controllable so can be tuned to whatever colour is required by the customer.

Six months stored as part A/part B, 72 hrs once mixed.

HeatX’s expected life is 5+ years.

In trials, we have verified 24 months+ so far. (Note that for this seawater exchanger, normal intervention is once every few months, but with HeatX application we have demonstrated steady performance for 24 months now)

~1hr with good airflow at room temperature.

The coating must be allowed to air dry completely before service is resumed.

Boroscope, profilometry is preferred.  Refinery and Power Plant HeatX customers have been using boroscope primarily. When it comes to coatings, holidays are considered, but in this case note that HeatX is a surface treatment, not a coating in the traditional sense.

Both are possible. On-site or workshop application is possible. Both brand new and in-service bundles can be coated.

Oceanit works with local partners. HeatX can also be applied by a local crew.

Yes, the tubes can be grit blasted again (based on customer needs) and prepped for recoating.

Each tube will need several applications but a single pass takes only minutes. The total application time will depend on the size of the exchanger, but typically the entire process can be completed in 1-2 days to allow dry time between coats.

MSDS is available to customers upon request, please contact Oceanit to learn more.

Absolutely. HeatX , excels at repelling biofouling from seawater.

As long as the line can be pigged or flooded, there is no functional minimum due to the 2 mil. thickness of HeatX.

Yes, as long as the application pig can navigate the bend or the pipe owner can flood the line.

Yes, as long as they are properly cleaned prior to coating.

Yes.