Jet Fire Coating
CharCoat JF is our revolutionary new Hydrocarbon Jet Fire Rated Coating which is a 2 component 100% Epoxy based Intumescent, 100% Solvents free.
CharCoat JF is suitable for the protection of steel, aluminium or composites from Cellulosic to Hydrocarbon Pool and Jet Fires.
CharCoat JF is intended to protect Structural Steel, vessels, piping, actuators, valves, piping and cable trays from hydrocarbon pool and/or jet fire to extend the functional integrity for an extended period of time. As tested by Intertek, CharCoat JF can withstand 1400C constant temperature under ISO 22899-1 Jet Fire Standard; demonstrating a performance far and above the standard hydrocarbon pool fire (1100C).
NOTE: A Jet Fire / Spray Fire is described as a turbulent diffusion flame resulting from the combustion of a fuel continuously released with some significant momentum in a particular direction or directions.” CharCoat JF is NOT tested to UL1709.
Pool fires represent a significant element of the risk associated with major accidents on installations that may have large liquid hydrocarbon inventories.”
Hydrocarbon Jet Fire vs. Hydrocarbon Pool Fire
A jet or spray fire is a turbulent diffusion flame(typically burning at + 1400°C) resulting from the combustion of a fuel continuously released with some significant momentum in a particular direction or directions.”
OTI- 95 634 / ISO 22899-1 Jet Fire Test Procedure
- Fuel: Propane
- Storage pressure: >2 bar
- Nozzle diameter: 17.8mm
- Velocity: 40 m/sec
- Flow rate: 0.3 kg/sec
“A pool fire (burning at 1100°C) is a turbulent diffusion fire burning above a horizontal pool of vaporizing hydrocarbon fuel where the fuel has zero or low initial momentum.
Fires in the open will be well ventilated (fuel-controlled), but fires within enclosures may become under-ventilated (ventilation-controlled).
Pool fires may be static (e.g. where the pool is contained) or ‘running’ fires.
Pool fires represent a significant element of the risk associated with major accidents on installations that may have large liquid hydrocarbon inventories.”
CharCoat JF provides
CharCoat JF technology is designed to provide;
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- Corrosion and fire protection
- No primer required
- Fire protection in Offshore exploration and production,
- Fire protection in gas and distribution,
- Fire protection in and chemical processing,
- Fire protection in rigs and platforms and FSPO’s,
- Fire protection in and gas terminals
- Fire protection in and petrochemical plants,
- Fire protection in Terminals,
- Fire protection in tankers – road and rail cars.
The benefits of CharCoat Jet Fire Coating
The benefits of the CharCoat JF are;
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- ISO 22899-1:2007 (E) Tested and Approved
- DOT – Federal Rail Admin Approved
- NORSOK Approval for System M-501 for Onerous Durability and Fire Test
- NORSOK Approval for Anti-Corrosive, Freeze/Thaw, Durability and Fire
- Volton Addition Test for Fire Test of Un-aged and Aged Samples, 90% Retention.
- AS1530.8.1 and ENA Approved for Power Poles
- Non-Toxic Non-Hazardous
- Solvent Free
- Plural Component Spray Application
- Airless Spray application
- Cast Grade for Piping, Actuators, Pumps & Trays
- 3.25mm Single Coat (2-3 passes)
- Less than 3.5mm DFT for Vessel Protection under FRA
- Direct to Metal Application, no Primer Needed
Typical Application of CharCoat JF
Spraying CharCoat JF can be completed with either a standard airless unit, or plural component machines. With standard airless units, once mixed, CharCoat JF has a 40-minute pot life and is ideal for small areas where portable machinery is required.
Casting CharCoat JF
For valves, actuators, piping and other non-movable machinery and parts, CharCoat JF has a solution through technology!
Typical of CharCoat Passive Fire Protection products, we do not interrupt or shutdown the asset. Utilizing 3D scanning technology, casting of machinery is completed off-site, while the asset stays on-site and online. After casting of the unit is completed, our specialists fit the cast onsite, creating access panels and piping outlets in minimal time without interfering with the units’ capacity.
For piping and steelwork, we only need the OD or section type to develop a solution for our customers. This application can be castable or spray applied.
Properties and Test Data
LPG Rail Car Protection
CharCoat JF has also been Certified by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) / Federal Rail Administration (FRA) to provide the fire protection requirements for LPG Rail Cars when applied at 3.25 mm DFT. This solves the issues of vibration and settling of the fiber insulation.
CharCoat JF provides the fire protection requirements at 3. 25mm, replacing 2 inches of fiber insulation and the steel cladding. Thereby reducing the overall outside diameter of the tank for potential grater payload
CharCoat JF applied at 3.25 mm, only adds less than 1 pound per square foot of weight to the rail car, reducing the weight of a typical car by 9% by eliminating the requirement of steel cladding to protect the fiber insulation.
CharCoat JF is maintenance free and provides corrosion protection (no more CUI) as well are fire protection.
Deliberate voids created in the 2” Fiber Insulation Blankets
Inferred photograph indicating insulation voids beneath the steel cladding, protecting the insulation blankets. Double skinned walls.
Inferred Photographs / Insulation voids due to vibration. Voids refer to lack of insulation or fire protection.
Inferred Photographs / Insulation voids due to vibration. Voids refer to lack of insulation or fire protection.
Download to get more information on CharCoat Jet Fire Coating.
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| Charcoat JF Brochure - Feb 2023 | 2.38 MB | DownloadPreview |
| 230311 - CharCoat JF TDS | 2.30 MB | DownloadPreview |