Mechanical insulation is a necessary application that offers a multitude of benefits for facilities all across North America. Reducing equipment downtime, offering condensation control, saving money, and maintaining safe temperatures are just a few advantages your mechanical systems will experience with the proper insulation. Another primary objective, which is interwoven with the mentioned benefits, is energy conservation. This objective is achieved with respect to three factors: energy, economics, and the environment.
Energy
It’s no secret that Alberta has been the epicentre of Canada’s energy sector for years. Our livelihoods have been designed around the oil industry and there is not a single Albertan who hasn’t been touched in some way by its massive influence. That being said, these resources we depend on so fully are nonrenewable. The world is looking for alternatives for when we run out of bitumen and crude oil. In the meantime, we continue to use them while incorporating more sustainable options. Mechanical insulation works to maximize efficiency by reducing wasted energy. This ensures that those resources are being thoroughly used in industrial facilities and commercial businesses.
Economics
This next “E” speaks mainly to the economics of the individual facility, which then filters out to our economy as a whole. Mechanical insulation’s return on investment is virtually unparalleled as far as facility energy management systems go. Within one year, most properly installed insulation systems will have already paid for themselves. From there on, the savings only continue to add up. Mechanical insulation reduces wear and tear on equipment, minimizing its life cycle cost. So not only are facilities experiencing energy savings, but they may notice a significant drop in emergency equipment maintenance.
Environment
When you maximize energy efficiency, you minimize excess emissions. This is because your mechanical systems aren’t losing their energy as they are working. To scale it down, take a residential furnace for example. If there are leaks or the heat is escaping through uninsulated ductwork, you will have to keep turning up the thermostat to achieve the desired temperature. Your furnace will work harder, pumping out as much heat as possible to reach that goal. You may eventually bring your home up to temperature, but you’ve lost an enormous amount of unused energy in the process. By scaling that up to an industrial level, you can see how creating efficiency within mechanical systems can consequently reduce emissions.
At Westcal Insulation, our mandate is to provide commercial and industrial mechanical insulation that meets the important objective of conservation, however that can be tailored to your facility. Contact us today to request a quote, and let’s achieve sustainability together!
