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Vacuum insulated packages (VIP) in insulated packaging.

Panneaux isolants sous vide (VIP) dans les emballages isothermes.

Author(s) : KACIMI A., LABRANQUE G.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Insulated boxes used for the transport of heat -sensitive health products use various insulation materials, selected for their performance and price. Insulation under vacuum is a new technology launched in this application. The study is a comparative analysis between vacuum insulation panels (VIP) and rigid polyurethane (PU) panels. The analysis is based on test results carried out on PU and VIP boxes. In theory, the thermal conductivity of VIP is 5 times lower than PU’s, but effective ratio does not exceed 3, due to various thermal bridges. VIP must be protected by a material which increases the thickness and the cost of the box and reduces its performance. VIPs have made significant advances during the last several years with the introduction of better core fillers and improved barrier films. This promising technology must be improved in order to increase VIP’s performance and reduce its cost.

Details

  • Original title: Panneaux isolants sous vide (VIP) dans les emballages isothermes.
  • Record ID : 30008576
  • Languages: French
  • Source: Revue générale du Froid & du Conditionnement d'air - vol. 102 - n. 1124
  • Publication date: 2012/06

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