Climate Change – a Looming Crisis

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ENCON IN THERMAL SYSTEMS

Latest Trends in Insulation Materials

Climate Change – a Looming Crisis

This Inconvenient Truth brought global awareness to the issue of climate change

Scientists around the globe are now working on impact projections

Policy makers now realize that energy conservation, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preparing for major changes in climate are top priorities

The Science of Tomorrow, Providing Solutions Today

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Climate Change – a Looming Crisis

Does nanotechnology have the answer

- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agencyand

- The UK’s Dept. for Environment

both think so.


Defra&

Nanotechnology

The EPA’s white paper on nanotechnology puts a new spotlight on nanosolutions to crucial environmental issues, from pollution to global

warming.

The white paper states:“Nanotechnology has the potential to improve the environment, both through direct applications of nanomaterials to detect, prevent, and remove pollutants, as well as indirectly by using nanotechnology to design cleaner industrial processes and create environmentally

responsible products.”

The UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has released a report titled, “Environmentally Beneficial

Nanotechnologies: Barriers and Opportunities.” Under the study, five nanotechnological applications were subject to detailed investigation with a finding that they could contribute to reducing greenhouse gas

emissions by up to 2% in the near term and up to 20% by 2050.

Nansulate is mentioned as a product that has potential to contribute to reductions.


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A Convenient Truth:Nanosolutions in an Environmentally Conscious World

Nanotechnology-based Thermal Insulation Coatings

Lower Energy Costs & Protect Assets

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Nanotechnology based- - Ability to create materials with new characteristics

or combination of characteristics – as physical phenemenon become pronounced as the size of the system decreases

- - Nansulate is the next generation of nanotech based high performance coatings

Patented- US and many international patents

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Next Generation Coating- Multiple benefits and properties in a single coat that previously required many different materials to achieve

Liquid Applied- Available as a liquid and very easily applied- Easy to insulate difficult areas like bends and

odd shaped areas - Can be applied by brush, roller or HVLP spray

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Transparent thin film coating- - In many applications thickness < 200 microns

- - One coat is approx. 60 microns- Upto 24 coats can be applied to get the

insulation required

Nano particles one of the best insulators known to mankind

- Thermal conductivity .017 W/mK (Acrylic)- Thermal conductivity .027 W/mK (Epoxy)- Energy efficient coating for energy savings

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Nano patricles extremely hydro-phobic- Repels water / moisture

Effective Corrosion Prevention- - Eliminates CUI (Corrosion Under Insulation)

- - Also effective for asset protection- Passed 24 cycles of GM9540P accelerated corrosion test without the appearance of any red rust

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Wide Temperature Range- minus 40 deg C to 204 deg C (acrylic)

- minus 40 deg C to 232 deg C (epoxy)

Environmental Friendly- Water based with low VOC

Can assist in earning LEED points for Energy & Atmosphere- For Homes- For Schools, New Construction & Major Renovation- For Existing Buildings

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Mould Resistant- - Improves Air quality

-ASTM D 5590, "Standard Test Method for determining the Resistance of Paint Films and Related Coatings to Fungal Defacement by Accelerated Four-Week Agar Plate Assay,"

- ASTM G21, "Standard Practice for Determining Resistance of Synthetic Polymeric Materials to Fungi."

- Clear coat lead encapsulation

- Nansulate holds NSF non-food compound registration, meaning it is safe around food processing activities

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Epoxy Range Additional Features- - Flame spread resistance- - High splash resistance to acids, bases and fuels

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE TO SPILLAGE: (for fully cured films)10% Acetic Acid TolueneBleach Deionized WaterEthanol 50% Sodium Hydroxide95% Sulphuric Acid XyleneHydrocarbons/Fuels/Oils 5% Lactic Acid

Award Winning“Save Energy Now” Ally Organisation awarded by

the US Department of EnergyBUILDERnews Magazine Best Product of 2008 in Energy Efficiency category

Listed in the top 100 products of 2008 by Qualified Remodeler Magazine

Industrial Nanotech, Inc is an approved LOWE’S vendor and a member of the U.S. Green Building Council

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Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI)Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) is a localized corrosionoccurring at the interface of a metal surface and the insulation on that surface. This can be a particularlysevere form of corrosion because of the difficulty in detection due to the corrosion occurring beneath insulation.

Inspections for corrosion under insulation are generally not completed regularly enough to eliminate this problem due to the cost of insulation removal and replacement and cost of labor.

Causes of CUI

Causes of CUI are similar in most ways to other types of corrosion, with the largest difference being the environment.Moisture combined with Oxygen of course is the largest contributingfactor to corrosion. The closed environment of the insulation material over the pipe, tank or equipment creates conditionsthat encourage build up of moisture and resulting corrosion.

The corrosion is often times more severe due to the insulation not allowing evaporation and the insulation acting as a carrier whereas moisture occurring in one area moves through the insulation to another area causing the corrosion to spread more rapidly

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Causes of CUI – contd.

Traditional thermal insulation materials contain chlorides. If they are exposed to moisture,chlorides may be released into a moisture layer on the pipeline surface and pitting/stresscorrosion cracking may result.Acids, acid gases and strong bases like caustics and salts are aggressive corrosive agents and will not only cause but also accelerate existing CUI.

Warm temperatures normally result inmore rapid evaporation of moisture and reduced corrosion rates, however a surface covered with insulation creates an environment that holds in the moisture instead of allowing evaporation.

Causes of CUI – contd.CUI visible after removal of insulation

Corroded water piping in power plant

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Nanotechnology Solution to CUI Nansulate has the main characteristics that combat problems with CUI:- Low thermal conductivity (making it an insulator)- Corrosion Resistance > The nano hydro-phobic coating bonds directly- Resistance to moisture > substrate eliminating contact of oxygen or

> moisture with the substrate- Clear finish that allows visual inspection without insulation removal

Also- The infiltration of moisture, dust, corrosion products and micro-

organisms in traditional insulation deteriorate their insulation properties resulting in decreased insulation with time.Nansulate does not suffer from ingress of any moisture or contaminants and gives constant insulation properties over time.

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Nanotechnology Solution to CUI

Causes of CUI are similar in most ways to other types of corrosion, with the largest difference being the environment.Moisture combined with Oxygen of course is the largest contributingfactor to corrosion. The closed environment of the insulation material over the pipe, tank or equipment creates conditionsthat encourage build up of moisture and resulting corrosion.

The corrosion is often times more severe due to the insulation not allowing evaporation and the insulation acting as a carrier whereas moisture occurring in one area moves through the insulation to another area causing the corrosion to spread more rapidly

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Nansulate – Low Hanging Fruit

- Very easy to implement and get immediate and sustained results in energy efficiency without constant monitoring

- Insulation is often taken for granted (unfortunately).A few examples…….

Nanotechnology has enabled the next generation of high performance coatings

Multiple Benefits in same coating:Thermal Insulation - Corrosion Prevention - Mold Resistance - Lead Encapsulation

Chemical Resistance - Flame Resistance (EPX product line)

Nansulate® Markets:

IndustrialCommercialResidential

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Nansulate® Productline

Nansulate® insulating products have helped companies reduce their overall energy costs related to heat producing processes by 20% or more and helped residential and building customers reduce heating and cooling costs by 20%-40%.

Industrial Coatings Building/Residential Coatings

Specialty Coatings

Who Uses Nansulate® Coatings?

Plants/Factories§ Textile Manufacturers§ Breweries§ Petrochemical Plants§ Pipeline Customers§ Equipment Mfrs

Contractors/Specifiers§ Painting Contractors§ Energy Efficiency Experts§ Architects§ Government Contractors§ and more...

Building Owners§ Apartments§ Office Buildings§ Restaurants§ Govt. Buildings§ Schools§ and more...

Do-It-Yourself§ Homeowners§ Small Business Owners§ Automobile Owners§ Boat Owners

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Who Uses Nansulate® Coatings?

Transport Vehicles§ School Buses§ Passenger Buses§ Cars & Trucks§ Refrigerated Vans§Recreational Vehicles

Racing CarsRacing Cars

Racing Cars5 Professional Racing teams are using Nansulate

Where in Industrial Settings is Nansulate® Used Most Effectively?

Steam Equipment

§ Steam Pipes§ Steam Boilers§ Heat Exchangers§ Industrial Ovens§ LNG Burners§ Brewery Equipment§ Solar Thermal Mfrs.

Solutions with Nansulate®Typical energy savings of 20%Temperature reduction of hot surfacesPrevention of corrosionLongevity of insulation performanceMoisture resistant insulationPrevent worker burnsImprove equipment processesNo downtime for installation

Typical clients include...Henateks Textile, Grupo Modelo Brewery, Bandvulc Tyres, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Michigan Biodiesel, Sanimax, Primus Sterilizer, Coats Textile

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Pipes & Tanks

§Oil & Gas Piping§ Beverage Piping§ Water Piping§ Methanol Tanks§ Biofuel Tanks§ Water Tanks§ Food Storage Silos§ and more...

Solutions with Nansulate®Cold water delivery more effectiveReduced product evaporation Prevention of corrosion under insulationAllows visual inspection of surfaceMoisture and UV resistantClean, mold resistant insulationLong-term, consistent performance

Typical clients include...Sipetrol, Smart Fuels, Family Cow Creamery, L-3 Communications, BASF, Pacific Rim Industrial Piping, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Plush Pipping Bakery, Arrow Tank, Pan Food Stores


Building Envelope

§ Walls§ Windows/Skylights§ Ceilings§ Roofs§ Subfloors§ Ductwork§ and more...

Solutions with Nansulate®Typical energy savings of 20%-40%Reduced thermal flow by 34.8% Easy to install in pre-existing buildingsROI typically between 6-18 monthsClean, low VOC, Eco-FriendlyMold and Moisture ResistantLong-term, consistent performanceCan be used toward LEED certificationClear coat lead encapsulation

Typical clients include...The Red Cross, Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Pearl Harbor Naval Facility, Hyundai (corporate housing), Corwell Quality Tools, Skanska USA Building, Family Services, Norman Rockwell Museum, Torit Language Center School,

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Where in Cars and Buses is Nansulate® Used Most Effectively?

Cars and Buses§ Between Engine and

Passenger Compartments§ Roof Interior§ Door Interior§ Bus Sides Interior§ Fuel Tanks and lines§ Engine Bay Compartment § Engine Air Intake§ Intake Manifold§ Air Vents

Solutions with Nansulate®§ Keep your interior cooler, reducing the load on the A/C unit and fuel consumed. Also keeps parked cars cooler in summer and warmer in winter

§ Reduce heat transfer, increase horsepower and fuel efficiency§ Use on automotive parts as a barrier to heat transfer and increase MPG§ In use by five professional race teams in NASCAR and V8 Supercar

What is an intake manifold?An intake manifold is a system of passages which conduct the fuel mixture from the carburetor to the intake valves of the engine. Manifold design has much to do with the efficient operation of an engine. For smooth and even operation, the fuel charge taken into each cylinder should be of the same strength and quality. Distribution of the fuel should, therefore, be as even as possible.

Excerpt from howitworks.com ways to increase horsepower:Cool the incoming air - Compressing air raises its temperature. You would like to have the coolest air possible in the cylinder because the hotter the air is the less it will expand when

combustion takes place.

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Combination of Properties allows insulation in areas impossible or impractical to insulate till now eg.

- - Paper making machine- - Rubberised fabric machine- - Glass distillation tower

- Retrofit insulation on windows & skylights

What are the Results/Benefits Industrial Customers Experience?

Some case studies

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Henateks, textile manufacturer for Nike, Adidas, Reebok and others

Product used - Nansulate® Translucent High Heat

Application on Steam Boiler, pipes, heat exchanger, dye machines

Customer Energy Savings in 2007: $392,275 USD(application was ongoing)

Customer Energy Savings in 2008: $460,161 USD Material Cost for Project: $200,000 USDApplication/Installation Cost for Project: $100,000 USD Payback Period: 7 monthsEnergy costs reduced by average of 20%

2007 Liquid Natural Gas Savings = 1,114,152. Sm32008 Liquid Natural Gas Savings = 1,097,447. Sm3(factory not at full production capacity in 2008)

Average Monthly Cost Savings Provided: $35,518 USD

Middle East Petrochemical Manufacturer

Product used - Nansulate® Translucent High Heat &Nansulate® Top Coat (tinted blue)

Application on Methanol Storage Tanks

Solutions Provided: Stopped Vaporization of MethanolStopped CorrosionProvided Them the Most Effective Solution for Insulating in High Humidity (75%-90% humidity)

Application was done in Summer 2008 and is checked for corrosion by engineers every 6 months. No corrosion has been detected as of November 2009.

During the warmest months, the ambient temperature gets as high as 55C (131F). When Methanol reaches temperatures in excess of 33C (91F), it begins to evaporate. Nansulate® eliminated the loss of product due to evaporation.

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Cornwell Quality Tools - Mogaore, Ohio Manufacturing Facility

Product used - Nansulate® Translucent GP

Application on factory windows

Nansulate® GP was applied as part of an overall cost saving program, which included coating factory windows with Nansulate® to reduce heat loss/gain, using a smaller overhead door and using a curtain over the overhead door.Nansulate® Material Cost for Project: $3,572

Payback period for project: 4 months

Customer energy cost saving over the first 4 months = $30,000

Average cost savings per month = $7,500

Sipetrol Argentina, Oil & Gas Subsidiary of ENAP

Product used - Nansulate® Translucent PT

Application on offshore oil platform pipeline

Solution Provided: Temperature Reduction of 32F (18C)Sipetrol coated a pipeline on their AM6 offshore platform to reduce heat loss during pipeline transportation of petroleum product.

Application: Nansulate® PT was applied in three coats for a total average thickness of 350 microns to exterior of the above water pipeline. Surface temperature of pipeline was measured to determine reduction of heat loss from petroleum products.

Prior to application, the average temperature of the pipeline exterior was 140F (60C). With Nansulate® PT the average temperature of the pipeline exterior was 107.6F (42C) resulting in significant energy savings.

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Textile Dyehouse for Sports Apparel Manufacturers

Product used - Nansulate® Translucent High Heat

Application on Dye Machines, Industrial Dryers, LNG Burners, Steam Pipes, Valves

Customer Energy Savings - first year: $100,000 USD Material Cost for Project: $40,000 USDPayback Period: 4 monthsEnergy costs reduced by average of 10%

Additional Solution, Dye lot consistency was improved due to Nansulate® providing a more effective insulation that retain its insulating ability consistently over time.

Average Monthly Cost Savings Provided: $8,333 USD

Nansulate EPX

people were amazed to see a 140°C temperature difference withjust a 6 millimeter thickness of EPX. The hotplate temperature was 200°C and thesurface temperature of the thin metal panelcoated with Nansulate EPX and placed on itwas less than 60°C (140°F). The performance of EPX is beyond belief! The higher temperature stability of EPX opens up higher temperature (application) using markets such as glass, ceramic, cement, petrochemicals, etc. I personally believe that we can decrease the world's energy demand significantly, just by using Nansulate, wherever applicable.You really have great minds over there."

Dr. Vedat Bilgin of Kolorgen Ltd reports...

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Nansulate® technology was chosen by construction contractor H.H. Robertson as a sustainable, energy saving solution for the Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok, Thailand.

Nansulate® PT was applied to the aluminum panels used in the construction of the airway bridges to provide insulation, corrosion protection and improved air quality versus conventional insulation.

Suvarnabhumi International Airport Application on Aluminum Sandwich Panels

Nansulate® technology was applied to steam lines in a petrochemical facility in the Middle East in order to insulate effectively, reduce surface temperature of the pipes and protect them from corrosion.

Nansulate® EPX was applied at a thickness of approx. 1/2” to insulate and protect the pipes. Surface temperature was reduced 202F (112C).

Middle East Petrochemical Facility Application on Steam Pipes

Projects Gallery - Overview of Applications

Nansulate® technology was chosen by Bandvulc Tyres, one of the leading suppliers of commercial tires to the transportation industry. They needed a solution to reduce heat transfer through their heat exchanger plates.

Nansulate® High Heat was applied to the plates providing an average temperature reduction of 25%, allowing their process to run more efficiently and at a safer exterior temperature for workers.

Bandvulc TyresApplication on Heat Exchanger Plates

Nansulate® technology was chosen by the Seattle Museum of Flight’s Restoration Team for an important aircraft restoration project for the “First Jet Airliner” - the de Havilland comet Mk4C.

Nansulate® PT was applied to the interior of the aircraft’s forward passenger compartment skin to protect the aircraft from condensation and corrosion. Nansulate®provides insulation without affecting the historic look of the plane. - providing invisible corrosion protection.

Seattle Museum of FlightApplication on de Havilland Comet Aircraft

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Nansulate® technology was chosen to increase energy efficiency and reduce costs for the residents of a luxury high rise apartment complex in Istanbul, Turkey.

Nansulate® GP was applied to the the interior walls of the units to increase energy efficiency and provide mold and moisture resistance.

Luxury ApartmentsApplication on Interior Walls of Building

Nansulate® technology was used for a commercial housing complex to provide thermal insulation and improved air quality.

Nansulate® GP was applied to the interior walls. Nansulate® is low VOC, ensuring improved air quality, as well as mold resistance, and increased thermal insulation for the building.

Housing ComplexApplication on Interior Walls of Building

Nansulate® technology was chosen by Southern Environmental Services for the restoration of a commercial building in Atlanta, Georgia.

Nansulate® LDX - lead encapsulation coating was applied to all building interior surfaces, including brick, wood and painted walls to encapsulate lead and lead-based paint for safety, to insulate and improve air quality as compared to conventional insulation. It provided a clear lead abatement solution that would not change the look of the building.

Southern Environmental ServicesApplication for Building Restoration

Nansulate® technology was chosen by by a large Middle East Chemical Production Facility to insulate and protect brine super purification columns.

Nansulate® High Heat (3 coats) and Nansulate® Top Coat (1 coat) were applied to the exterior of the large columns. Nansulate® provided protection from corrosion while reducing energy use by insulating the equipment.

Chemical FacilityApplication on Brine Super Purification Columns

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Key Product Attributes:

Thermal Insulation Corrosion PreventionMold ResistanceMoisture ResistanceLead EncapsulationChemical Resistance (EPX line)Flame Resistance (EPX line)UV Resistance

Key Customer Solutions:

Energy Savings Short Payback PeriodEasy InstallationRetains Insulation Benefits Over TimeClear, Thin Film TechnologyProvides Multiple Solutions in One ProductSustainable Technology, Low VOCDurable, Moisture Resistant

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Nansulate® is a revolutionary sustainable technology.

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