In many ways, mechanical insulation is still the best-kept secret in the industry. While the National Building Code does require a certain amount of mechanical insulation in new construction, the capabilities of this technology haven’t yet been fully realized on a wide scale. Industrial and commercial buildings can experience immense energy savings with the installation
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To be effective, mechanical insulation needs to impede the transfer of thermal energy. Typically, insulation is designed to protect against conduction and convection, but there is a third thermal culprit: radiation. In this week’s article, we are going to look at specialized insulation that is designed specifically to combat radiant heat transfer. Radiant Heat
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High-performance pipe insulation works to provide thermal insulation, thereby improving energy efficiency, and cutting CO2 emissions. Furthermore, this type of insulation also protects workers from accidentally touching extremely hot or cold surfaces. From all this, it is obvious that pipe and tubing insulation is key to your working operations. Maintaining it properly with jacketing will
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Mechanical insulation is most well-known for its ability to reduce heat transfer. Another common way to use insulation is for soundproofing. In an industrial or commercial application, excess noise can have detrimental consequences. Acoustical insulation can control sound levels and help mitigate any sound-related issues. A Little Noise Never Hurt Anyone Safety Concerns.
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For most insulation materials, size really does matter. Or in this case, thickness. In this week’s article, we are going to explore why thicker materials effectively reduce heat transfer and what that means for mechanical insulation. Thermal Resistance in Insulation In the building industry, R-value is the term for thermal resistance. This value can
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Mechanical insulation is often designed to control temperature, noise, and even offer personnel protection. Regardless of the application, there are some considerations that every professional must be aware of when designing mechanical insulation. In this week’s article, we are going to discuss three of the most important design considerations: mechanical abuse, corrosion, and indoor air
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Most people think of insulation as materials that are used to block the transfer of heat and cold through a surface. However, most insulations depend on empty spaces, or open cell configurations, to be the most effective. This is true with fibrous and granular insulation. In this week’s article, we are going to explore how
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Corrosion under insulation, or CUI, is a condition that plagues high-temperature chemical processing plants across the province. It is a form of localized corrosion that typically occurs in insulated carbon and low alloy steel equipment. CUI can be disastrous, creating literal holes in pipes and machinery alike. Mitigating this problem requires careful planning, regular maintenance,
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Machines are integral to our modern lives. From HVAC systems to escalators, plumbing to pipelines, mechanical systems are deeply ingrained into nearly everything we do. Commercial and industrial facilities depend on these systems to run smoothly and efficiently, regardless of external factors such as weather, or internal factors, such as equipment overheating. Insulation is vital
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The most common use of insulation is to reduce or completely stop the transfer of heat between surfaces. Installers must have a comprehensive knowledge of how heat transfer occurs through various substances in order to effectively contain it. In this week’s article, we are going to explore the basics of heat loss and heat gain
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