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Insulation Institute Report: Thermal Performance of Pipe Insulation
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NAIMA's report details the thermal conductivity of fiberglass, mineral wool, and aerogel pipe insulation products under high process temperatures.
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NAIMA has released a new report detailing the thermal conductivity of fiberglass, mineral wool, and aerogel pipe insulation products under high process temperatures. A specific test, the ASTM C335, is prescribed for conducting such testing, which must be completed by an accredited testing facility.
NAIMA hired R & D Labs to conduct the test with the goal of learning how these insulation products perform under high process heat. The results of the testing show that:
- Aerogel products experienced a reduction in thermal performance of as high as 20% under elevated temperatures.
- Fiberglass and mineral wool specimens experienced less than 2% thermal performance degradation.
- Designers, engineers, and end users should be aware that aerogel’s thermal performance degrades more than fiberglass and mineral wool pipe insulation when used with high process temperatures.
To download the report, click here.
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