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To calculate insulation thickness it is necessary to know or define object / surface and ambient
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temperatures and relative humidity. next is to determine thermal conductivity and heat transfer
coefficient of both insulation and object (pipe / duct etc.) to be insulated. These calculations can be
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Any surface which is hotter than its surroundings will lose heat. Heat loss depends on many factors, but
surface temperature and its size are dominant. Putting insulation on a hot surface will reduce external
surface temperature. By insulation, surface will increase on circular pipes or vessels, but relative effect
of temperature reduction will be much greater and heat loss will be Invitar a otros
reduced. A similar situation occurs when surface temperature is lower than its surroundings. In both
cases some energy is lost. These energy losses can be reduced by laying practical and economical
insulation on surfaces whose temperatures are quite different than surrounding one.
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Jyoti Swarup Can also use NAIMA's FREE 3E Plus® so ware program for Insulation thickness LinkedIn Corp. © 2017

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Mohammad Irfan Very good information

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Er.Krishnanunni Menon K U Very Informative post Vinay.

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Vinay Kumar Standardized insulation rating system ensures consistency, with insulating
materials rated in R- and U-values. R-value is a measure of thermal resistance, represent
resistance to flow of heat. Higher R-value, greater resistance and insulating value. U-values are
direct opposite, representing amount of heat that escapes through a material. Lower the U-
value, slower rate of heat flow and better insulating quality.

Economic thickness of insulation depends on first cost (insulating cost) and maintenance cost
of insulation and annual value of heat loss, which depends on cost of say producing steam and
thermal conductivity of lagging. Generally thicker insulation will represent higher owing costs

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and lower heat loss costs.

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Vinay Kumar To avoid heat loss and reduced system efficiency - pipe work in all heating
systems should always be insulated. Many times hot systems, like hot water and steam
systems should also be insulated to avoid potential personal injuries. Recommended
insulation thickness of heating systems like hot water, low, medium or high pressure steam
systems are easily available in many standards.

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Vinay Kumar Steam pipes are very important in engineering application and are widely used.
Thermal insulation is one of most effective energy-conservation measures in hot pipes. One of
the primary purposes of insulation is to conserve energy and increase plant profitability by
reducing operating expenses. In existing plants, the planned and conscientious maintenance
of insulated hot pipes is required to minimize financial and thermal losses.

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George Potter Thermal insulation has been going on since the dawn of mankind. Nothing new
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Vinay Kumar A New Generation of Thermal Insulation by Affordable

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