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Back to case studyAerogel Insulation Stops Pipe Heat Loss, Improves Safety in Tight Spaces
Thin insulation avoids damage during pipe installation without cladding
Challenges
- Insulate piping that has a process temperature of 120°C (248°F).
- The insulation objectives were to:
- Eliminate heat dispersion from the piping into the surrounding hall.
- Allow operators to unscrew the bolts without removing nor damaging the insulation.
- Reduce the surface touch temperature to a safe level using the thinnest possible insulation.
- Provide a finished surface that didn´t require metallic cladding.
AEROGEL SOLUTION
- Agosti Isolazioni Termiche installed an aerogel solution of two layers of 4 mm Pyrogel® 4250 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.
Benefits
- The end user observed a dramatic reduction of the external surface temperature with only an 8 mm insulation thickness, reducing heat loss and energy consumption significantly.
- The insulation was thin enough to avoid damage during pipe mounting/dismounting, with no metallic cladding required.
- The insulation was applied directly on the pipes, saving valuable time during mounting and dismounting.
- The insulation noticeably improved operator working conditions near the hot pipes.
Product Used
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Pyrogel® 4250
Product OverviewInstallation PartnerAgosti Isolazioni Termiche, Italy
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