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Thermaxx Announces Northern New England Expansion
In response to increased demand for its removable and reusable insulation solutions, Thermaxx, the Connecticut based custom insulation blanket manufacturer, is announcing a series of initiatives designed to expand their presence across northern New England. These include a strategic partnership with North Country Mechanical Insulators (NCMI), a Vermont based full service mechanical insulation...
How to Calculate the Cost of Steam
How to Calculate the Cost of Steam How do you calculate your fully loaded MMBtu Costs? For steam-using plants and facilities, calculating steam costs, like calculating steam pipe heat loss, is an important step towards revealing energy and cost savings opportunities.
Calculating OSHA Employee Permissible Exposure Limit for Noise
This article was written by Mike Bannon & Frank Kaputa
N.Y. Building Pipe Insulation Saves Nearly $1,000 Per Floor
New York City Building Cuts Energy Bills by $18,5000 Per Year with Removable Insulation Jackets July 17, 2012 – New York City, NY – Interchurch Center is a 19-story building located on the Upper West Side. Although insulated during construction, the insulation had been removed and damaged as a result of day-to-day activities, which is typical for an office building with steam.
Brooklyn Museum Gets an Insulation Upgrade
This case study was written by Jennifer Kaelin, an expert at Thermaxx Jackets
Boiler Pipe Insulation
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, "any surface over 120 degrees Fahrenheit should be insulated using insulation blankets, including boiler surfaces..." That also includes boiler doors, steam drum covers, access doors, etc. In addition to the main boiler body, the pipes connecting to your boiler should also be insulated. In this article, we will identify what boiler pipes are, why they...
Blanket Insulation Materials: Using Fiberglass & Pyrogel Together
2” of type E needled fiberglass VS. 1” of 10mm of Pyrogel XT + Type E needled fiberglass Type E needled fiberglass Pyrogel XT
Removable Insulation Case Study: Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
Removable Insulation for California Hospitals Alta Bates Summit Medical Center (ABSMC) is located across two cities in California, Berkeley and Oakland. It's comprised of three hospitals and is the biggest medical center within the Sutter Health network.
How Do You Install Blanket Insulation for Components?
What is Removable Blanket Insulation? A Thermaxx insulation blanket is a custom-made removable insulation pad designed for thermal insulation use on mechanical engineering components. These components include all of the following elements: Steam Condensate Hot water Cold water / chilled water system Removable insulation is critical to any component that requires routine maintenance as the...
