Articles tagged #THERMAL INSULATION
Articles tagged
#THERMAL INSULATION
Understanding Fire Performance in the Kingdom of the Blind
There are no perfect insulation materials and so as with most things in life it is a case of ‘horses for courses’, we need to be able to be able to balance up the strengths and weaknesses of the options available to us in order to make the best choice. The purpose of this article is therefore to explain what the various Reaction to Fire tests used in the UK are, what they can and cannot tell us and how they can be applied to make better choices when it comes to pipe insulation materials.
The Importance of Insulating Valves in Pipework Systems
Insulating pipework systems is widely recognised as a best practice in building services and industrial facilities. Yet valves—integral components subject to significant thermal loss—are frequently overlooked. This article examines why insulating valves is essential for enhancing system performance, ensuring safety, and achieving operational excellence.
Thermal Insulation: the low hanging fruit for decarbonisation
When discussing our national drive to reach Net Zero by 2050, a large amount of our bandwidth is taken up with discussions concerning the switch to electric vehicles and deployment of heat pumps. I asked Chris whether we should be broadening the conversation to other solutions. “Absolutely!” Chris said “Thermal insulation of pipework could and should be playing a key role in our national decarbonisation plans. However, thermal insulation is often no more than an afterthought.”