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Back to case study2 mm of Aerogel Insulation Cuts Reactor Surface Temperature in Half
Working conditions near reactor improve, energy consumption drops
Challenges
- Insulate the external part of a reactor that has a process temperature of 120°C (248°F).
- The insulation objectives were to:
- Eliminate heat dispersion from the reactor into the surrounding room.
- Allow operators to unscrew the bolts without removing or damaging the insulation.
- Achieve a safe surface touch temperature minimum insulation thickness.
- Provide a finished surface that didn´t require metallic cladding.
- Allow mounting/dismounting operations without losing time.
AEROGEL SOLUTION
- Agosti Isolazioni Termiche installed an aerogel solution of 2 mm Pyrogel® 2250 using a specifically chosen adhesive that was tested prior to installation.
- The external surface was covered with layers of varnish that were tested prior to installation. The end user chose from seven colors for the external surface.
Benefits
- The end user observed a reduction by almost half of the external surface temperature with only a 2 mm insulation thickness.
- The insulation was applied directly on the reactor, saving valuable time during numerous mounting and dismounting of the reactor.
- The insulation noticeably improved operator working conditions near the reactor and reduced energy consumption significantly.
Product UsedPyrogel® 2250Product OverviewInstallation Partner
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Agosti Isolazioni Termiche, Italy
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