ASTM C892-17

Standard Specification for High-Temperature Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the standard for high-temperature fiber blanket thermal insulation for use at various temperatures. The insulation should be tested and comply accordingly to physical and mechanical properties of the insulation such as apparent thermal conductivity, density, and temperature of use. The insulation shall also be tested for non-fibrous content, linear shrinkage, and tensile strength.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers high-temperature fiber blanket thermal insulation for use from ambient up to 3000°F (1649°C).  
1.2 When the potential exists that the installation or use of thermal insulation materials, accessories, and systems will pose safety or health problems, the manufacturers shall provide the user with appropriate current information regarding any known problems associated with the recommended use of the products, and shall also recommend protective measures to be employed in their safe utilization. The user shall establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.  
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units which are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2017
• ICS: 91.100.60 - Thermal and sound insulating materials
• Technical Committee: C16 - Thermal Insulation
• Drafting Committee: C16.23 - Blanket and Loose Fill Insulation

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C892-10 - Standard Specification for High-Temperature Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2017
• Replaced By: ASTM C892-18 - Standard Specification for High-Temperature Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation
• Effective Date: 01-May-2018
• Referred By: ASTM F683-23 - Standard Practice for Selection and Application of Thermal Insulation for Piping and Machinery
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2017
• Referred By: ASTM C1695-22 - Standard Specification for Fabrication of Flexible Removable and Reusable Blanket Insulation for Hot Service
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2017

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: C892 −17
Standard Specification for
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High-Temperature Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C892; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope Batt Thermal Insulations
C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
1.1 This specification covers high-temperature fiber blanket
C177 Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measure-
thermal insulation for use from ambient up to 3000°F
ments and Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of
(1649°C).
the Guarded-Hot-Plate Apparatus
1.2 When the potential exists that the installation or use of
C201 Test Method for Thermal Conductivity of Refractories
thermalinsulationmaterials,accessories,andsystemswillpose
C209 Test Methods for Cellulosic Fiber Insulating Board
safety or health problems, the manufacturers shall provide the
C356 Test Method for Linear Shrinkage of Preformed High-
userwithappropriatecurrentinformationregardinganyknown
Temperature Thermal Insulation Subjected to Soaking
problems associated with the recommended use of the
Heat
products, and shall also recommend protective measures to be
C390 Practice for Sampling and Acceptance of Thermal
employed in their safe utilization. The user shall establish
Insulation Lots
appropriate safety and health practices and determine the
C411 Test Method for Hot-Surface Performance of High-
applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.
Temperature Thermal Insulation
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
C447 Practice for Estimating the Maximum Use Tempera-
asthestandard.Thevaluesgiveninparenthesesaremathemati-
ture of Thermal Insulations
cal conversions to SI units which are provided for information
C665 Specification for Mineral-Fiber Blanket Thermal Insu-
only and are not considered standard.
lation for Light Frame Construction and Manufactured
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Housing
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
C680 Practice for Estimate of the Heat Gain or Loss and the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
Surface Temperatures of Insulated Flat, Cylindrical, and
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
Spherical Systems by Use of Computer Programs
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
C795 Specification for Thermal Insulation for Use in Con-
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
tact with Austenitic Stainless Steel
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
C1045 Practice for Calculating Thermal Transmission Prop-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
erties Under Steady-State Conditions
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
C1058 Practice for Selecting Temperatures for Evaluating
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
and Reporting Thermal Properties of Thermal Insulation
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
C1101/C1101M Test Methods for Classifying the Flexibility
2. Referenced Documents
or Rigidity of Mineral Fiber Blanket and Board Insulation
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C1104/C1104M Test Method for Determining the Water
2.1 ASTM Standards:
Vapor Sorption of Unfaced Mineral Fiber Insulation
C71 Terminology Relating to Refractories
C167 Test Methods for Thickness and Density of Blanket or C1335 Test Method for Measuring Non-Fibrous Content of
Man-Made Rock and Slag Mineral Fiber Insulation
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on
3. Terminology
Thermal Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.23 on
Blanket and Loose Fill Insulation.
3.1 Definitions—Terminology C71 and Terminology C168
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2017. Published January 2018. Originally
shall be considered as applying to the terms used in this
approved in 1978. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as C892 – 10. DOI:
standard.
10.1520/C0892-17.
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3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
3.2.1 fibers—the fibers shall be refractory oxides, processed
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. from a molten state into fibrous form.
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Designation: C892 − 10 C892 − 17
Standard Specification for
1
High-Temperature Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C892; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers high-temperature fiber blanket thermal insulation for use from ambient up to 3000°F (1649°C).
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
1.2 When the potential exists that the installation or use of thermal insulation materials, accessories, and systems will pose
safety or health problems, the manufacturers shall provide the user with appropriate current information regarding any known
problems associated with the recommended use of the products, and shall also recommend protective measures to be employed
in their safe utilization. The user shall establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
requirements prior to use.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units which are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C71 Terminology Relating to Refractories
C167 Test Methods for Thickness and Density of Blanket or Batt Thermal Insulations
C168 Terminology Relating to Thermal Insulation
C177 Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measurements and Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the
Guarded-Hot-Plate Apparatus
C201 Test Method for Thermal Conductivity of Refractories
C209 Test Methods for Cellulosic Fiber Insulating Board
C356 Test Method for Linear Shrinkage of Preformed High-Temperature Thermal Insulation Subjected to Soaking Heat
C390 Practice for Sampling and Acceptance of Thermal Insulation Lots
C411 Test Method for Hot-Surface Performance of High-Temperature Thermal Insulation
C447 Practice for Estimating the Maximum Use Temperature of Thermal Insulations
C665 Specification for Mineral-Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation for Light Frame Construction and Manufactured Housing
C680 Practice for Estimate of the Heat Gain or Loss and the Surface Temperatures of Insulated Flat, Cylindrical, and Spherical
Systems by Use of Computer Programs
C795 Specification for Thermal Insulation for Use in Contact with Austenitic Stainless Steel
C1045 Practice for Calculating Thermal Transmission Properties Under Steady-State Conditions
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C16 on Thermal Insulation and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C16.23 on Blanket and Loose
Fill Insulation.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2010Dec. 1, 2017. Published October 2010January 2018. Originally approved in 1978. Last previous edition approved in 20052010 as
C892 – 05.C892 – 10. DOI: 10.1520/C0892-10.10.1520/C0892-17.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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C1058 Practice for Selecting Temperatures for Evaluating and Reporting Thermal Properties of Thermal Insulation
C1101/C1101M Test Methods for Classifying the Flex
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