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Pipe Insulation: Thermal Conductivity Data

The document discusses different types of pipe insulation materials, including their thermal conductivity and density values. It provides tables comparing the properties of expanded polystyrene foam, fibreglass, and cork insulation. A final table outlines common insulating materials, listing their R-values, advantages, and disadvantages. Insulation materials discussed include polyurethane, polystyrene, cork, fibreglass, rock wool, wood shavings, sawdust, and straw. The tables provide a side-by-side comparison of insulation properties for selecting suitable materials.

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Pipe Insulation: Thermal Conductivity Data

The document discusses different types of pipe insulation materials, including their thermal conductivity and density values. It provides tables comparing the properties of expanded polystyrene foam, fibreglass, and cork insulation. A final table outlines common insulating materials, listing their R-values, advantages, and disadvantages. Insulation materials discussed include polyurethane, polystyrene, cork, fibreglass, rock wool, wood shavings, sawdust, and straw. The tables provide a side-by-side comparison of insulation properties for selecting suitable materials.

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Pipe Insulation

TABLE 5.3
Thermal conductivity and density values at 0 °C of polystyrene insulation

Type Density Thermal conductivity


(kg/m3) (W m-1 °C-1) / (kcal h-1 m-1 °C-1)
Expanded foam Type I 10 0.057/0.049
Expanded foam Type II 12 0.044/0.038
Expanded foam Type III 15 0.037/0.032
Expanded foam Type IV 20 0.034/0.029
Expanded foam Type V 25 0.033/0.028
Rigid extruded foam 33 0.033/0.028

TABLE 5.4
Thermal conductivity and density values at 0 °C of fibreglass insulation

Type Density Thermal conductivity


(kg/m3) (W m-1 °C-1) / (kcal h-1 m-1 °C-1)
Type I 10-18 0.044/0.038
Type II 19-30 0.037/0.032
Type III 31-45 0.034/0.029
Type IV 46-65 0.033/0.028
Type V 66-90 0.033/0.028
Type VI 91 0.036/0.031
Glass fibre, resin bonded 64-144 0.036/0.031

Source: Prepared by authors based on data from Melgarejo, 1995.

TABLE 5.5
Thermal conductivity and density values at 20-25 °C of cork insulation

Type Density Thermal conductivity


(kg/m ) (W m-1 °C-1) / (kcal h-1 m-1 °C-
3
1
)
Granulated loose, dry 115 0.052/0.0447
Granulated 86 0.048/0.041
Expanded cork slab 130 0.04/0.344
Expanded cork board 150 0.043/0.037
Expanded bonded with 100-150 0.043/0.037
resins/bitumen
Expanded bonded with 150-250 0.048/0.041
resins/bitumen

Source: Prepared by authors based on data from Melgarejo, 1995.

TABLE 5.6
Common insulating materials, “R” values, advantages and disadvantages

Insulating material “R” Advantages Disadvantages


value
per inch
(2.54
cm)
Polyurethane, board 6.25 Very good R-value, Not always easily available, relatively
can be used with expensive
fibreglass resins
Polyurethane, spray 7.0 Very good R-value, Not always easily available, expensive,
on can be used with requires special spray equipment
fibreglass resins,
easy application
with spray
equipment
Polyurethane, 7.0 Very good R-value, Not always easily available, expensive,
poured (two-part can be used with requires very careful volume calculations
chemical) fibreglass resins,
relative ease of
application
Polystyrene, sheets 5.0 Readily available, Cannot be used with fibreglass resins unless
(smooth) low cost, protected, easily damaged
Trade name reasonable R-value
“Styrofoam”
Polystyrene, foamed 3.75 to Reasonable R- Cannot be used with fibreglass resins unless
in place and 4.0 values, lower cost protected, easily damaged
expanded moulded than smooth
beads. Known as surfaced sheets
Isopor, Polypor, etc.
Cork board 3.33 Availability in Lower R-values than polyurethane for
many markets, styrene foams
reasonable cost, can
be covered with
fibreglass
Fibreglass wool 3.3 Low cost, ease of Readily absorbs water or other fluids, loses
batts installation insulating value when wet
Rock wool batts 3.7 As above As above
Wood shavings 2.2 Readily available, Absorbs moisture and loses R-values when
low cost wet, decays
Sawdust 2.44 Readily available, Absorbs moisture and loses R-value when
low cost wet, packs down under vibration
Straw Readily available, Absorbs moisture and loses R-value when
low cost wet, host to insects, etc.
Air space 1.0 No cost Has to be completely sealed to prevent air
approx. circulation causing heat infiltration

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