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=Fiberglass= | =Basics= | ||
* Sleeve, 1/2" I'd, 1/4 wall -[https://www.mcmaster.com/#insulation/=1e3emmy] | *The use of materials to prevent the passage/spread/leakage of heat | ||
*Can improve efficiency | |||
*Can allow for ulra low/ultra high temperatures | |||
=Common Materials= | |||
==Fiberglass== | |||
*Sleeve, 1/2" I'd, 1/4 wall -[https://www.mcmaster.com/#insulation/=1e3emmy] | |||
*1/4" ID, 9/32 wall - [https://www.mcmaster.com/#8772k51/=1e3er8s] | *1/4" ID, 9/32 wall - [https://www.mcmaster.com/#8772k51/=1e3er8s] | ||
=Aramid= | ==Aramid== | ||
*Fabric made of synthetic fibers roughly similar to nylon | |||
*1/4 I'd, 1/16 wall - [https://www.mcmaster.com/#8798k31/=1e3epja] | *1/4 I'd, 1/16 wall - [https://www.mcmaster.com/#8798k31/=1e3epja] | ||
= | ==Foamed Plastic== | ||
*Polyurethane Spray foams etc | |||
*Easy to apply | |||
*Fills cracks well | |||
*Hard to remove | |||
==Aerogel== | |||
*Essentially a jell with the liquid being replaced with a gas | |||
*VERY insulating | |||
*Can be complex to make depending on type + materials etc | |||
* | ==Vacuum Panel== | ||
*Aerogel but with a vacuum instead of a gas | |||
*The bes insulator, but insulation degrades due to gas intrusion | |||
= | =See Also= | ||
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super insulation panel technology may offer a 90% savings on heating and cooling energy requirements | =Useful Links= | ||
*[http://www.byg.dtu.dk/upload/institutter/byg/publications/rapporter/byg-sr0601.pdf Survey paper on insulation (English in specific chapters) (Broken Link?)] | |||
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwF2_MLfRH4 super insulation panel technology may offer a 90% savings on heating and cooling energy requirements] | |||
[[Category:Housing and construction]] | |||
Revision as of 01:22, 22 December 2018
Basics
- The use of materials to prevent the passage/spread/leakage of heat
- Can improve efficiency
- Can allow for ulra low/ultra high temperatures
Common Materials
Fiberglass
Aramid
- Fabric made of synthetic fibers roughly similar to nylon
- 1/4 I'd, 1/16 wall - [3]
Foamed Plastic
- Polyurethane Spray foams etc
- Easy to apply
- Fills cracks well
- Hard to remove
Aerogel
- Essentially a jell with the liquid being replaced with a gas
- VERY insulating
- Can be complex to make depending on type + materials etc
Vacuum Panel
- Aerogel but with a vacuum instead of a gas
- The bes insulator, but insulation degrades due to gas intrusion