Failing chilled water pipe insulation | Eng-Tips
Jan 10, 2024 · I work on a University campus that has been experiencing degradation\\failure of chilled water pipe insulation. The installations are all 10 to 20 years old utilizing Armaflex closed cell …
Buried Water Pipe - Blueboard Insulation | Eng-Tips
Sep 4, 2007 · In Northwest Montana we bury our water mains 6.5' below ground surface. However, when we can't achieve that depth we insulate the pipe w/ 2" thick blueboard a minimum of 2' either …
hdpe chilled water pipe insulation thickness | Eng-Tips
Sep 18, 2023 · I would like to know the appropriate insulation thickness required for 5" HDPE piping using Nitrile rubber as insulation material. Chilled water temperature is 6 degree celsius and Ambient …
Efficient chilled water piping insulation | Eng-Tips
Jan 30, 2011 · Specify pre-insulated chilled water pipe with polyurethane foam insulation. You should be able to get to 2"thk on 6" pipe in these conditions. The polyurethane foam is probably around 2/3 the …
Pipe Insulation | Eng-Tips
May 15, 2008 · When people specify aluminum jacketing and insulation for outside refrig or chilled water piping, what is the insulation underneath. Is it better to use like a foamed plastic Rubatex or urethane …
Replacing thermal insulation in a sweating chilled water pipe
Jun 30, 2003 · The insulation would be working fine if somewhere in the past we didn't have a contractor stepping on it, as I suspect it happened. Dehumidifying the space is not possible since it is a huge …
Underground and submerged lines insulation and heat tracing.
Jan 8, 2010 · Hi everyone, 1. I have water and condensate drain CS lines going U/G which shall be insulated and heat traced to the portion above frost line. Is there any guidelines what materials to use …
Copper Tube (Chilled Water) Corrosion Under Phenolic Insulation
Jan 15, 2002 · I've seen various conflicting articles / reports / papers concerning corrosion of the outer surface of copper pipes (particularly carrying chilled water) insulated with phenolic foam insulation.
Pipe insulation on the drainage piping receiving Condensate
May 20, 2024 · The only reason you want insulation on a condensate line or drainpipe receiving condensate is to prevent condensation on the exterior of the pipe. Where is this pipe located? What …
Copper Pipe Corrosion Under Phenolic Foam Insulation
Jan 15, 2002 · I've seen various conflicting articles / reports / papers concerning corrosion of the outer surface of copper pipes (particularly carrying chilled water) insulated with phenolic foam insulation. …