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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insulation_(list_of_insulation_material) Wikipedia List of All sorts of materials and their thermal properties (all in a easy to use graph)] | |||
*[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.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] | *[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]] | [[Category:Housing and construction]] | ||
Revision as of 01:23, 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