Abstract: An epoxy-based insulation material and a method of thermally insulating a subsea production apparatus are disclosed. The epoxy-based insulation material has an amine-cured epoxy elastomer matrix and a plurality of non-metallic beads suspended in the matrix. The epoxy-based insulation material is located on the subsea production apparatus to thermally insulate a hydrocarbon fluid from sea water.

Abstract: An epoxy-based insulation material and a method of thermally insulating a subsea production apparatus are disclosed. The epoxy-based insulation material has an amine-cured epoxy elastomer matrix and a plurality of non-metallic beads suspended in the matrix. The epoxy-based insulation material is located on the subsea production apparatus to thermally insulate a hydrocarbon fluid from sea water.

Abstract: Tetra-alkyl and tetra-alkoxyalkyl silicates are made by reacting an alkanol or an alkoxyalkanol with silicon in the presence of an alkali metal carboxylic acid salt.

Abstract: The method of applying a coating of a desired uniform thickness of a spreadable material, such as a cementitious fire-proofing material, to an elongate structural member (e.g., an I-beam) comprises applying a plurality of preformed spacers to the beam, the spacers being of a material compatible with the fire-proofing material and being spaced at intervals along the length of the beam. A pair of spaced guide bars are removably secured to the beam with the guide bars extending lengthwise of the beam and being generally parallel to one another. The guide bars are supported by the spacers so as to be spaced from the beam and each of the guide bars has a guide surface thereon.