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November 2008
Good climate at Dubai coastline - BaySystems delivers rigid PU foam system for district cooling at Dubai Waterfront
Dubai Waterfront is more than just another construction project. Its aim is to become a new district at the coast of Dubai, in front of the Jebel Ali Palm.
Dubai Waterfront is more than just another construction project. Its aim is to become a new district at the coast of Dubai, in front of the Jebel Ali Palm. Nearly double the size of Hong Kong it will be inhabited by almost 1.5 million people. For this huge venture the remaining 15 kilometers of the natural coast will be developed as well as 55 kilometers of new coast will be built into the sea which means a growth of 70 kilometers at Dubai’s coastline. To guarantee that not only electricity is provided but also chilled water for the cooling of the buildings the developer has chosen Abu Dhabi Pipe Factory (ADPF) to deliver pre-insulated pipes for the district cooling system of the area. During the construction of the project 18 kilometers of pipes need to be delivered on a monthly basis.
ADPF operates since 1981 and has become the pioneer in its field within the UAE. One of its local partners is BaySystems Pearl, which has developed suitable polyurethane systems for the insulation of the pipes and pipe joints. BaySystems® is Bayer MaterialScience's umbrella brand for its global polyurethane systems business, which now includes a global network of 30 systems houses and embraces many decades of know-how in the field of polyurethanes in conjunction with close customer support.
The pipes that are laid in the ground are made of glass fiber reinforced polyester (GRP), a special plastic material that provides a high resistance to corrosion and degradation and is significantly lighter than steel. The pipes arrive at the respective construction site already pre-insulated with the Baytherm® polyurethane foam system, a special grade of highly effective insulation foam from BaySystems Pearl. Once installed in the ground the pipe joints get filled up with a special Baytherm® polyurethane system. This system ensures a continuous insulation throughout the length of the installed pipeline.
BaySystems not only delivers innovative products for the pipe insulation industry but has a proven track record of experience globally. Thanks to its global network of BaySystems systems houses the company is able to provide for example local polyurethane systems that are adjusted to the individual requirements of each customer. In Dubai, Bayer MaterialScience has therefore established BaySystems Pearl, a joint venture with Pearl Insulation LLC. “We have developed Baytherm® systems for district cooling applications, as this concept provides an effective and energy saving way of creating a comfortable atmosphere inside of residential and commercial buildings”, explains Dr. Marc Schuetze, Head of Business Development BaySystems Pearl.
And the demand is still growing: ADPF contracts comprise approximately 400 kilometers of district cooling pipelines for projects such as Jumeirah Lake Towers, Maritime City and Jumeirah Village. “We have partnered with BaySystems Pearl as we require high quality insulation material and fast response to the requirements of our different projects”, describes Manzur Ahmed, QA/QC Manager at ADPF the relationship with BaySystems Pearl.
About Bayer MaterialScience:
With 2007 sales of EUR 10.4 billion, Bayer MaterialScience is among the world’s largest polymer companies. Business activities are focused on the manufacture of high-tech polymer materials and the development of innovative solutions for products used in many areas of daily life. The main segments served are the automotive, electrical and electronics, construction and the sports and leisure industries. At the end of 2007, Bayer MaterialScience had 30 production sites and employed approximately 15,400 people around the globe. Bayer MaterialScience is a Bayer Group company.
About Abu Dhabi Pipe Factory:
Abu Dhabi Pipe Factory was established in 1981, in technical collaboration with Cord International, a French company. They are one of the leading manufacturers of Glass Reinforced Plastic Pipes and Fittings in the Gulf. They are the only factory in United Arab Emirates with more than 27 years of experience in manufacturing Glass Reinforced Plastic Pipes and Fittings. The methods employed for the manufacturing of GRP pipes are Dual helical filament winding and Continuous filament winding, also known as Drostholm process. Since 1981, thousands of kilometers of ADPF pipes have been installed in a variety of applications like petrochemical plants, sewerage lines, drainage lines, desalination plants, potable water supply, cooling water lines, fire-fighting system and many more.
For more information visit www.bayermaterialscience.com and www.bayer-baysystems.com.
ADPF operates since 1981 and has become the pioneer in its field within the UAE. One of its local partners is BaySystems Pearl, which has developed suitable polyurethane systems for the insulation of the pipes and pipe joints. BaySystems® is Bayer MaterialScience's umbrella brand for its global polyurethane systems business, which now includes a global network of 30 systems houses and embraces many decades of know-how in the field of polyurethanes in conjunction with close customer support.
The pipes that are laid in the ground are made of glass fiber reinforced polyester (GRP), a special plastic material that provides a high resistance to corrosion and degradation and is significantly lighter than steel. The pipes arrive at the respective construction site already pre-insulated with the Baytherm® polyurethane foam system, a special grade of highly effective insulation foam from BaySystems Pearl. Once installed in the ground the pipe joints get filled up with a special Baytherm® polyurethane system. This system ensures a continuous insulation throughout the length of the installed pipeline.
BaySystems not only delivers innovative products for the pipe insulation industry but has a proven track record of experience globally. Thanks to its global network of BaySystems systems houses the company is able to provide for example local polyurethane systems that are adjusted to the individual requirements of each customer. In Dubai, Bayer MaterialScience has therefore established BaySystems Pearl, a joint venture with Pearl Insulation LLC. “We have developed Baytherm® systems for district cooling applications, as this concept provides an effective and energy saving way of creating a comfortable atmosphere inside of residential and commercial buildings”, explains Dr. Marc Schuetze, Head of Business Development BaySystems Pearl.
And the demand is still growing: ADPF contracts comprise approximately 400 kilometers of district cooling pipelines for projects such as Jumeirah Lake Towers, Maritime City and Jumeirah Village. “We have partnered with BaySystems Pearl as we require high quality insulation material and fast response to the requirements of our different projects”, describes Manzur Ahmed, QA/QC Manager at ADPF the relationship with BaySystems Pearl.
About Bayer MaterialScience:
With 2007 sales of EUR 10.4 billion, Bayer MaterialScience is among the world’s largest polymer companies. Business activities are focused on the manufacture of high-tech polymer materials and the development of innovative solutions for products used in many areas of daily life. The main segments served are the automotive, electrical and electronics, construction and the sports and leisure industries. At the end of 2007, Bayer MaterialScience had 30 production sites and employed approximately 15,400 people around the globe. Bayer MaterialScience is a Bayer Group company.
About Abu Dhabi Pipe Factory:
Abu Dhabi Pipe Factory was established in 1981, in technical collaboration with Cord International, a French company. They are one of the leading manufacturers of Glass Reinforced Plastic Pipes and Fittings in the Gulf. They are the only factory in United Arab Emirates with more than 27 years of experience in manufacturing Glass Reinforced Plastic Pipes and Fittings. The methods employed for the manufacturing of GRP pipes are Dual helical filament winding and Continuous filament winding, also known as Drostholm process. Since 1981, thousands of kilometers of ADPF pipes have been installed in a variety of applications like petrochemical plants, sewerage lines, drainage lines, desalination plants, potable water supply, cooling water lines, fire-fighting system and many more.
For more information visit www.bayermaterialscience.com and www.bayer-baysystems.com.
