1. Thermal Insulating Coating to Achieve R Value Using Aerogel
Mark Toscano
General Dynamics Electric Boat
March 12-14, 2019
Charleston, SC

2. Aerolon Project Involvement
PROJECT TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVES
SP&C Panel Chair – Arcino “Q” Quiero
NSRP PROJECT MANAGER
ATI - Frances Pearce
INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT
Electric Boat – Mark Toscano
Tnemec Company – Andy Hoffman
Righter Group – Greg Pope
NAVY INVOLVEMENT
NAVSEA 05 (tech warrant holder) – David Owen
NAVSEA 05 (coatings) – Mark Ingle/Howard Castle
Welcome the Environmental Panel
Obtain Naval Initiatives and Programs Updates
- NAVSEA 05 and 04
- ManTech, Mega Rust, NACE, & SSPC
Deliver NSRP SP&C Panel Projects Updates
- 3 Final Updates
- 3 Projects Updates
Communicate NSRP SP&C Panel “White Papers” Results – Top 3
- Partial Blast Phase II
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Share Coatings Community’s Best Practices
- Lighting Innovations – Western Technology
Discuss NSRP SP&C Panel Performance
Panel Evaluation

3. Project Scope
The scope of this project is to develop a NAVSEA approved process qualification document and evaluate the use of Aerolon sprayable insulation for the replacement of polyamide foam Navy vessel hull insulation.
Task 1 - Performance Test Plan
Task 2 - Fire Test Plan and Report
Task 3 - Submarine Atmosphere Control Manual (SACM) Certification Request Letter
Task 4 - HVAC Analysis

4. Technical Discussion
Currently, the insulation installation process on ships is labor intensive.
To improve the application process, this project is evaluating aerogel filled insulative coatings (AIC) as an insulation alternative.
Aerolon AIC is water based spray applied coating, which makes it quicker to apply than taped on insulation panels.
To replace the current insulation system, Aerolon must be proved to be equivalent or better than the current process, and also suitable for the vessel environment.
Aerolon is a robust system with low thermal conductivity.

5. Technical Discussion
This project focus is to replace vessel hull insulation.
Aerolon can also be used for other ship systems, as ventilation and pipe insulation. Aerolon also has potential use for applications on other Navy ship classes.

6. Technical Status
Task 1 Performing the Qualification Test Procedure has been completed, the final report is being finalized.
Task 2 has been completed - SWRI was contracted to perform the qualifying IMO Part 2 and Part 5 fire testing. The final report has been submitted to NAVSEA for review.
Task 3 The Submarine Atmosphere Control Manual (SACM) Certification Request Letter has been submitted, results from NAVSEA not expected until June 2019.
Task 4 HVAC Analysis overview has been completed

7. Project Status Schedule
Project is completed. Final reports being reviewed by NAVSEA
Business Status
No issues regarding project funding or invoicing.
Issues
No issues encountered to date.
Near-Term Plans
Engage NAVSEA tech warrant holders for results review.

8. Thank You