Steam Component Insulation at Duke University in N.C.
Case Study: Insulating Steam Components in Duke University Mechanical Room Project BackgroundDuke University is home of the Blue Devils, boasting a population of 13,000 undergraduate and graduate students and world-class faculty. Duke has an unyielding commitment to spreading and applying knowledge in service of society, both near the North Carolina-based campus and beyond. In 2009, Duke launched...
Heat Loss Surveys
Transforming your facility with insulation begins with a walk-through of the typical areas in a building that would need insulation. We like to start with the heating plant/boiler room or the room in which steam is distributed from the main plant. If you or your company has energy goals, our insulation survey organizes the data that you will need to prove your efforts.
Heat Loss in Steam Traps: Monitoring Equipment
Steam Trap Monitoring Equipment When it comes to steam trap monitoring equipment, you have several options. Visual, Thermal, and Ultrasonic steam trap monitoring systems exist, each having their own positives and negatives. Is constant monitoring important to you? Would you like remote heat monitoring options? Which type will work best with any insulation you have installed? Making the right...
Best Way to Insulate Pipe Expansion Joints
This article was written by Meghan Reilly, an insulation expert at Thermaxx Jackets.
High Temperature Pipe Insulation Materials
Removable Insulation Materials for High-Temp Applications When it comes to insulating your pipes, there are many factors to take into consideration. Take temperature, for instance. How hot are your pipes? Imagine your thermos of coffee - it does a great job of keeping your java piping hot all day long. But pour in some super-heated liquid at 1,000 degrees F and watch your thermos melt away into a...
Energy Savings Performance Contracts & Steam Pipe Insulation
Energy Savings Performance Contracts& Steam Pipe Insulation Retrofitting old buildings with energy conserving upgrades can cost a significant amount of upfront capital. Even with the benefit of reduced energy costs and a high return on investment, the upfront cost can be prohibitively expensive.
Decrease Energy Costs in Your Factory by Monitoring Steam Traps
Steam systems perform a significant function in many manufacturing plants. As the primary medium of transferring heat throughout the plant, the efficient and proper use of steam can have a considerable impact on a factory’s energy costs. The steam trap is a critical, yet often overlooked, component of the steam system.
Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI)
Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI): What it is and how to prevent it Corrosion under insulation (CUI) is the corrosion of piping and vessels that occurs beneath insulation as a result of water penetration. The water can come from rain water, leakage, deluge system water, wash water, or sweating from temperature cycling or low temperature operation such as refrigeration units.
Corrosion Under Insulation & CUI Inspections
Corrosion Under Insulation Corrosion under insulation has been plaguing the industrial equipment since the 1970s energy crisis first prompted companies to reduce energy costs by insulating their equipment. Corrosion under insulation (or CUI) can be a major problem if left unchecked; CUI can cause massive damage that is expensive and dangerous.
Corrosion Detection Methods for Stainless Steel Pipes and Tubes
Stainless steel is resistant, but certainly not immune, to corrosion. In a previous article, we examined the need for inspecting stainless steel pipes further, including a discussion of conditions which encourage corrosion. When corrosion does occur in stainless steel, the corrosion often manifests in a very localized manner rather than uniform (or “general”) corrosion. Two forms of corrosion...
