Calculating the Cost of Steam

Jun 19 2021
A Bare Steam Trap

For steam-using plants and facilities, calculating steam costs, like calculating steam pipe heat loss, is an important step towards revealing energy and cost savings opportunities. The cost of steam production throughout the course of various projects is twofold…More

Posted in Boiler News, Energy Savings, MMBtu, Pipe Insulation, Removable Insulation, Savings, Steam, Steam Trap Monitoring

N.Y. Building Pipe Insulation Saves Nearly $1,000 Per Floor

Jun 19 2021

New York City Building Cuts Energy Bills by $18,5000 Per Year with Removable Insulation Jackets …

Posted in Hot Insulation, Installation, Pipe Insulation, Steam, Steam Trap Monitoring, Thermaxx Jackets

Boiler Pipe Insulation

Jun 18 2021

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, any surface over 120°F should be insulated using insulation blankets, including boiler surfaces…” That also includes boiler doors, steam drum covers, access doors, etc. In addition to the main boiler body, the pipes connecting to your boiler should also be insulated. In this article we will identify what boiler pipes are, why they should be insulated, and the best method to insulate your boiler pipes. Read more.

Posted in Insulation

Brooklyn Museum Gets an Insulation Upgrade

Jun 18 2021
Brooklyn Museum

The Brooklyn Museum is an art museum located in the New York City borough of Brooklyn. At 560,000 square feet, the museum is New York City’s third largest in physical size and holds an art collection with roughly 1.5 million works. Brooklyn museum is part of a citywide push to become more energy efficient by 2025. The museum has partnered up with National Grid taking advantage of their energy efficiency program & offsetting the cost of the sustainable upgrades.

Posted in Case Study, Commercial Insulation, Energy Savings, Hot Insulation, Installation, New York Case Studies, Safety, Thermal Insulation, Thermaxx Jackets, Uncategorized

Removable Insulation Case Study: Alta Bates Summit Medical Center

Jun 17 2021

Alta Bates Summit Medical Center (ABSMC) is located across two cities in California, Berkeley and Oakland. It’s comprised of three hospitals and is the biggest within the Sutter Health network. ABSMC’s in-house engineering team is unique because it maintains its own steam, domestic hot water and heating hot water production while being the only in-house team who maintains, operates, disinfects, and repairs the RO water.

Posted in Case Study, Healthcare, Hospital, Insulation

Manufacturing Insulation Blankets In A Clean Room

Jun 17 2021

So how clean is your room?! Let’s talk Clean Rooms! Exactly what IS a Clean …

Posted in Clean Room, Recent News & Updates, Thermaxx Jackets

ThermaXX Jackets Automates Manufacturing with Autometrix

Jun 17 2021

Take a short stroll through the Thermaxx Jackets production facility today, and you’ll see many workstations bustling with activity. Each station serves its purpose in the removable insulation jacket manufacturing process, but only recently has the Autometrix precision cutting machine been introduced to the production line. Read more.

Posted in Energy News, Energy Savings, Insulation Materials, Recent News & Updates, Removable Insulation

The Best Way to Insulate Steam Pipes

Jun 17 2021
Removable Steam Pipe Insulation

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, “insulating steam distribution lines can typically reduce energy losses by 90% and help ensure proper steam pressure at plant equipment.” While this statistic can easily convince you that insulating your steam lines must be a priority, it doesn’t offer any advice on the best way to insulate your steam pipes. We’re the experts on insulating steam components and will address this question below… More

Posted in Energy News, Energy Savings, Insulation, Pipe Insulation, Removable Insulation, Safety, Steam

How Do You Install Blanket Insulation for Components?

Jun 17 2021
insulation blanket

Removable insulation is critical to any component that requires routine maintenance as the “easy-on, easy-off” process of a Thermaxx jacket allows the components to continuously operate at peak efficiency. Thermaxx insulation is also used for many other applications including pipes, boilers, steam traps, and more. All jackets are custom made, so insulating unique equipment is our specialty.

Posted in Cold Insulation, Energy News, Energy Savings, Installation, Insulation, Removable Insulation, Safety, Thermal Insulation

Hot Oil Pipe Insulation Blankets

Jun 17 2021

Heat oil transfer is used in many industrial processes where heating or cooling is used …

Posted in Hot Insulation, Oil, Pipe Insulation