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Absorption in thermal insulation: how much is too much?

Author(s) : SMOLENSKI C. P.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Various practical and relevant performance criteria can be used to establish limits on the maximum amount of absorption that may be acceptable in thermal insulation systems. A summary of these various limits is shown. Analysis shows that thermal performance and corrosion criteria provide the lowest controlling absorption limits, as low as 1 to 2% by volume. Safety criteria (auto-ignition and spontaneous combustion) allow higher values, in the 6 to 12% by volume range while structural support criteria suggest limits as high as 25 to 30% by volume.

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  • Original title: Absorption in thermal insulation: how much is too much?
  • Record ID : 1997-3252
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Heat. Pip. Air Cond. - vol. 68 - n. 11
  • Publication date: 1996/11
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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