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Thickness of Insulation: Pipe Insulation Covers

Posted on February 25, 2021

Much needs to be taken into consideration when determining the proper thickness of insulation for your piping systems and various pieces of equipment. It is vital to find the proper thickness because you could damage your equipment, cause unnecessary energy loss, or put your employees in harm’s way if your equipment is not properly insulated with the necessary thickness. Here are 4 factors you should consider…More

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Why Your Hard Insulation is Costing You Money

Posted on June 6, 2011

A Connecticut university used to have a serious energy loss problem. One example of this was a valve in the mechanical room. Although hard insulation was dug out to form the shape of the valve, it still left the valve bonnet exposed, leading to significant heat loss. The temperature of the valve bonnet was 224 degrees. After installing a removable insulation cover, the surface temperature was reduced to 105 degrees. The removable insulation prevented the valve bonnet from losing 500 BTUs an hour, resulting in a savings of roughly $450 a year. And that’s just one valve!…More

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