Thermaxx Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Insulation Program
This article was written by Meghan Reilly, an insulation expert at Thermaxx Jackets
Mayan Basketball & The Reflection of Sound Waves
This article was written by Michael Bannon. Mayan Basketball In 864 A.D., the Mayans finished constructing an ancient basketball court in the city of Chichen Itza located in the Yucatan jungle. The game played in this court differed slightly from the basketball we are used to today. There were two teams of two to four players competing against each other. The objective was for one team to get the...
Removable Insulation Cuts University's Energy Costs by $10,000
University saves $10,000 a year with removable insulation After an employee at a well known university was burned while working near the bonnet of a large gate valve, Thermaxx Insulation was called in to correct the safety issue. Once the new insulation cover was installed, not only was the burn hazard eliminated, but the school realized a savings of $450 per year per bonnet as an added benefit.
Pyrogel vs. Needled Fiberglass Insulation Material
The insulation material used to produce removable insulation covers varies dependent on the nature of the equipment being insulated. Commercial and industrial businesses use different equipment throughout their facilities based upon their particular needs. Therefore, the type of insulation a company selects is chosen off of the needs of the particular industry and business. Two types of...
Sound Reduction Insulation: How To Reduce Noise Pollution
Sound reduction, also known as sound absorption or sound attenuation, is the act of reducing the general noise pollution in industrial, public and commercial areas. Excess noise can alter the experience and efficiency within an already noisy facility; therefore there are many benefits to reducing noise pollution on the industrial level.
Central Heating Plant Insulation at WCSU in Connecticut
Project Background: Connecticut Heating Plant Insulation Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) serves as an accessible, responsive and creative intellectual resource for the people and institutions of Connecticut, providing higher education to over 6,000 students in Danbury, CT.
