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IDE Technologies is an Israeli company established in 1965 that designs and builds desalination facilities and water treatment solutions. It has over 400 employees and subsidiaries in China, India, the US, and Europe. Some of IDE's largest projects include desalination plants in Tianjin, China (200,000 cubic meters per day), Sorek, Israel (444,000 cubic meters per day), and Cape Preston, Australia (140,000 cubic meters per day). IDE established an office in Beijing in 2005 and has since completed two seawater desalination plants in Tianjin using multi-effect distillation technology. A third major project was a seawater reverse osmosis plant in Cape Preston, Australia
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IDE Technologies is an Israeli company established in 1965 that designs and builds desalination facilities and water treatment solutions. It has over 400 employees and subsidiaries in China, India, the US, and Europe. Some of IDE's largest projects include desalination plants in Tianjin, China (200,000 cubic meters per day), Sorek, Israel (444,000 cubic meters per day), and Cape Preston, Australia (140,000 cubic meters per day). IDE established an office in Beijing in 2005 and has since completed two seawater desalination plants in Tianjin using multi-effect distillation technology. A third major project was a seawater reverse osmosis plant in Cape Preston, Australia
The document discusses research on smart materials for conformable electronics and photonics being conducted by Holst Centre. Holst Centre is an independent research organization co-founded by IMEC and TNO that focuses on creating generic technologies for flexible electronics. The presentation provides an overview of Holst Centre's work on organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) including applications, lifetime considerations, conformable technology approaches, and a vision for conformable electronic and photonic systems featuring wearable and stretchable designs.
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This document discusses the importance of leadership in promoting safety excellence. It provides statistics showing that organizations with stronger safety leadership experienced up to a 72% greater improvement in their incident rates compared to those with weaker leadership. The document advocates developing a comprehensive safety leadership model and transformation blueprint to guide an organization's safety efforts and establishes clear expectations for leader behaviors that prioritize safety.
We at Genesis Corporation are highly indulged manufacturing, distribution and supplying of an expanded array of Adhesive Tapes and Packaging Material. We supply these tapes to our patrons for packaging purposes.
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1. Microwaves are a form of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths between 1 mm and 1 m and frequencies between 300 MHz and 300 GHz. They are used for applications such as communication, heating food in microwave ovens, and radar.
2. Infrared radiation has longer wavelengths than visible light, ranging from 700 nm to 1 mm. Infrared is emitted or absorbed by molecules and used in applications like temperature measurement, night vision, and remote controls.
3. Both microwaves and infrared are parts of the electromagnetic spectrum but have different properties. Microwaves are used in technologies like WiFi and radar while infrared is important for applications like thermal imaging and night vision goggles.
This document provides information on commercial roofing systems from XtraFlex. It discusses XtraFlex's commitment to green technology and sustainable manufacturing practices. The document includes descriptions of various XtraFlex roof system options like self-adhered, heat welded, mechanically attached, and liquid applied systems. Application instructions and benefits of XtraFlex systems are also summarized.
This document provides an overview of the skills gained from a Ph.D. and career opportunities for Ph.D. holders. It discusses that a Ph.D. teaches skills beyond science like searching for information, identifying problems, proposing solutions, organizing thoughts, and managing people and resources. It also lists opportunities in areas like patent law, regulatory affairs, business consulting, and scientific writing. The rest of the document focuses on opportunities and roles in the patent arena, including patent agents, patent attorneys, patent examiners, innovators filing patents, competitors analyzing patents, and law firms prosecuting patents. It encourages pursuing a career in patent law by gaining technical competency and networking in industry or the patent office.
After food processing Rubber vulcanization has been a vastly popular application of Microwave Heating. The Bulk heating property of Microwaves combined with the rapid heating phenomenon makes Microwave Heating an ideal choice for rubber and Rubber like materials. Rubber being a bad conductor of heat any method of heating rubber relying on the conductivity of it scores a point lower compared to Microwave heating because Microwaves penetrate the rubber and heat the material from core to surface simultaneously.
Define operationally of hardness of alloysweemoi khor
Hardness of an alloy is operationally defined as the diameter of a dent formed when a 1 kg weight is dropped onto the alloy. The smaller the diameter of the dent, the harder the alloy is considered to be. Hardness can be measured by dropping a weight and measuring the diameter of the resulting dent on the alloy.
This experiment aims to compare the elasticity of vulcanized rubber and unvulcanized rubber by measuring the change in length of rubber strips when weights are added and removed. The manipulated variable is the type of rubber (vulcanized or unvulcanized), the responding variable is the length of the rubber strip, and the fixed variable is the size and mass of the weights. The hypothesis is that vulcanized rubber will be more or less elastic than unvulcanized rubber. The procedures involve hanging rubber strips, measuring initial lengths, adding weights, measuring lengths, removing weights, and measuring final lengths.
MICROWAVE SINTERING OF REFRACTORY METALS Chuchu Beera
The document discusses microwave sintering of refractory metals like tungsten, molybdenum, and rhenium. It explains that microwave sintering allows these metals to reach high densities at lower temperatures and shorter times compared to conventional sintering. Specifically, it achieves near theoretical densities of 98% for tungsten, molybdenum, and rhenium in just a few minutes of microwave sintering at temperatures as low as 1400-2000°C, whereas conventional sintering requires hours at temperatures over 2000°C. The document also notes that microwave sintering results in finer grain sizes and improved mechanical properties for these refractory metals.
Operational Definition of Reactivity of Alkali Metals with oxygensweemoi khor
The operational definition of reactivity of alkali metals with oxygen is the brightness of the flame produced when an alkali metal is burned in oxygen gas. The brighter the flame, the more reactive the metal. Alkali metals burn brightly in oxygen gas, with brighter flames indicating higher reactivity.
This document contains instructions for a Biology exam paper consisting of 50 multiple choice questions. It states that the paper is in both English and Malay, and provides information and instructions for candidates, including that they must answer all questions by blackening the correct space on the answer sheet. The document also notes that it contains 27 printed pages.
1. The document discusses the periodic table and properties of elements organized by groups and periods. It covers groups 1, 2, 17, 18 and transition elements.
2. Key physical and chemical properties are described including reactivity decreasing down groups as atomic size increases and attraction decreases. Melting and boiling points decrease down groups 1 as size increases.
3. Elements in the same period have similar properties as atomic size decreases from left to right as the nuclear charge increases.
Polymers are large organic molecules formed by chemical union of many small and simple molecules called monomers. There are two main types of polymerization - addition polymerization and condensation polymerization. Plastics can be thermoplastics or thermosetting plastics depending on whether they can be remelted or reshaped after solidifying. Common plastics include polyethylene, PVC, nylon, bakelite. Rubber is a natural polymer of isoprene that is obtained from latex. It undergoes vulcanization by adding sulfur to improve its properties. Polymers find wide applications in medicine, packaging and other industries due to properties like light weight and resistance to corrosion.
Rubber Processing and Profiting: Compounding, Mixing, Vulcanization, Extrusio...Ajjay Kumar Gupta
Methods for processing rubber include mastication and various operations like mixing, calendering, extrusion, all processes being essential to bring crude rubber into a state suitable for shaping the final product. The former breaks down the polymer chains, and lowers their molecular mass so that viscosity is low enough for further processing. After this has been achieved, various additions can be made to the material ready for cross-linking. Rubber may be masticated on a two-roll mill or in an industrial mixer, which come in different types.
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The document provides an overview of rubber processing technology used to manufacture tires and other rubber products. It discusses the two basic steps of rubber goods production: producing the raw rubber (natural or synthetic) and processing it into finished goods through compounding, mixing, shaping, and vulcanizing. Tire production specifically involves preforming components, building the carcass by adding components, and molding and curing the assembled components into a finished tire.
Kailash Chandra - Insulation for energy saving & sustainabilitykuwaitinsulation
The document discusses why insulation is important for energy saving and sustainability. Insulation helps maintain comfortable indoor temperatures, reducing the need for energy-intensive heating and cooling. Without proper insulation, buildings use 40-50% of energy in many countries for temperature regulation. This wastes fuel and increases harmful emissions like carbon dioxide that contribute to global warming. The document recommends insulating buildings as a simple and effective way to save energy and reduce environmental impacts.
These slides use concepts from my (Jeff Funk) course entitled analyzing hi-tech opportunities to analyze how the economic feasibility of flexible OLED displays are becoming better through newer and thinner materials, roll-to roll printing, and larger production equipment. Thinner materials along with new materials increase flexibility, reduce moisture permeation and thus increase the lifetime, and reduce cost. Flexibility enables displays that conform to complex shaped things such as wrists and backpacks and that can be fit inside pens and other tubes. Along with other technologies, this further facilitates information access.
2012.gada 8.novembra seminārā "Aktualitātes mājokļu renovācijā Vācijā, Polijā un Latvijā" Eva Kosmala (Knauf Insulation”, Polija”) pastāstīja par to, kā ietaupīt enerģiju, izmantojot jumtus/ieteikumi jumtu renovācijai
Enhancing Performance of Biopolymers Through Polymer and Formulation DesignNatureWorks LLC
Through polymer & formulation design, NatureWorks scientists were able to enhance the performance of Ingeo biopolymer creating several new grades for use in both plastics & fiber applications. This was presented by Jed Randall of NatureWorks at Bioplastics Compounding and Processing 2012 - May 8, 2012.
Glass Fibers: Fiberglass/Glass Wool and Glass Fiber Reinforcements – A Global...Industry Experts
Market for Glass Fiber product segments analyzed in this study includes Fiberglass/Glass Wool and Glass Fiber Reinforcements. The report analyses the market in terms of volume consumptions in metric tons as well as value consumption in US$ dollars. The report also includes the end-use application analysis for Fiberglass/Glass Wool – Residential Construction, Commercial & Industrial Construction, Industrial & HVAC Applications and Appliances & Other; and Glass Fiber Reinforcements – Automotive & Transportation, Marine, Wind Energy, Pipe, Tank & Other Corrosion Resistant Equipment, Building & Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Goods, Aerospace & Defense and Others.
YD-128 is a standard liquid epoxy resin derived from bisphenol-A. It has excellent adhesion, chemical resistance, and heat resistance. The document provides details on the resin properties, usage, curing characteristics, and chemical resistance when combined with different hardeners. Test results are presented to show how the physical properties of cured samples vary depending on the hardener used.
This document provides an overview of a presentation on organic and printed electronics. The presentation covers topics such as OLED lighting and its potential market impact if OLEDs capture 10% of the lighting replacement market. It also discusses flexible OLEDs and OPVs, noting their potential applications in rollable, wearable, and easily integrated devices. The presentation reviews roll-to-roll manufacturing processes for these applications and the importance of techniques like slot die coating to enable low-cost, large-area production. It emphasizes the need for strict contamination control in OLED manufacturing. Finally, it provides a high-level summary and introduces the Holst Centre's work on large-area printing and coating technologies.
The document discusses Philips' use of adhesive tapes containing toluene solvent and Nitto Denko's solution of developing low emission tapes that do not use toluene. Nitto has created adhesive polymers that do not require toluene, allowing tapes to be produced without residual solvents. These low emission tapes help Philips further reduce volatile organic compounds and meet sustainability targets while providing design freedom and global support from Nitto's account team.
The document is a safety report for a biodiesel plant project for the month of July 2012. It summarizes safety statistics such as man-hours worked, days since project commencement, and accident rates. It also describes safety inspections, areas needing improvement like fall hazards and housekeeping, positive safety efforts such as awards and training, safety promotions including alerts and circulars, and a reportable injury that occurred where a plaster fell from scaffolding. Government authorities also conducted visits during the month.
Presentasi fisika (infrared and microwaves) 2Auliabcd
1. Microwaves are a form of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths between 1 mm and 1 m and frequencies between 300 MHz and 300 GHz. They are used for applications such as communication, heating food in microwave ovens, and radar.
2. Infrared radiation has longer wavelengths than visible light, ranging from 700 nm to 1 mm. Infrared is emitted or absorbed by molecules and used in applications like temperature measurement, night vision, and remote controls.
3. Both microwaves and infrared are parts of the electromagnetic spectrum but have different properties. Microwaves are used in technologies like WiFi and radar while infrared is important for applications like thermal imaging and night vision goggles.
This document provides information on commercial roofing systems from XtraFlex. It discusses XtraFlex's commitment to green technology and sustainable manufacturing practices. The document includes descriptions of various XtraFlex roof system options like self-adhered, heat welded, mechanically attached, and liquid applied systems. Application instructions and benefits of XtraFlex systems are also summarized.
This document provides an overview of the skills gained from a Ph.D. and career opportunities for Ph.D. holders. It discusses that a Ph.D. teaches skills beyond science like searching for information, identifying problems, proposing solutions, organizing thoughts, and managing people and resources. It also lists opportunities in areas like patent law, regulatory affairs, business consulting, and scientific writing. The rest of the document focuses on opportunities and roles in the patent arena, including patent agents, patent attorneys, patent examiners, innovators filing patents, competitors analyzing patents, and law firms prosecuting patents. It encourages pursuing a career in patent law by gaining technical competency and networking in industry or the patent office.
After food processing Rubber vulcanization has been a vastly popular application of Microwave Heating. The Bulk heating property of Microwaves combined with the rapid heating phenomenon makes Microwave Heating an ideal choice for rubber and Rubber like materials. Rubber being a bad conductor of heat any method of heating rubber relying on the conductivity of it scores a point lower compared to Microwave heating because Microwaves penetrate the rubber and heat the material from core to surface simultaneously.
Define operationally of hardness of alloysweemoi khor
Hardness of an alloy is operationally defined as the diameter of a dent formed when a 1 kg weight is dropped onto the alloy. The smaller the diameter of the dent, the harder the alloy is considered to be. Hardness can be measured by dropping a weight and measuring the diameter of the resulting dent on the alloy.
This experiment aims to compare the elasticity of vulcanized rubber and unvulcanized rubber by measuring the change in length of rubber strips when weights are added and removed. The manipulated variable is the type of rubber (vulcanized or unvulcanized), the responding variable is the length of the rubber strip, and the fixed variable is the size and mass of the weights. The hypothesis is that vulcanized rubber will be more or less elastic than unvulcanized rubber. The procedures involve hanging rubber strips, measuring initial lengths, adding weights, measuring lengths, removing weights, and measuring final lengths.
MICROWAVE SINTERING OF REFRACTORY METALS Chuchu Beera
The document discusses microwave sintering of refractory metals like tungsten, molybdenum, and rhenium. It explains that microwave sintering allows these metals to reach high densities at lower temperatures and shorter times compared to conventional sintering. Specifically, it achieves near theoretical densities of 98% for tungsten, molybdenum, and rhenium in just a few minutes of microwave sintering at temperatures as low as 1400-2000°C, whereas conventional sintering requires hours at temperatures over 2000°C. The document also notes that microwave sintering results in finer grain sizes and improved mechanical properties for these refractory metals.
Operational Definition of Reactivity of Alkali Metals with oxygensweemoi khor
The operational definition of reactivity of alkali metals with oxygen is the brightness of the flame produced when an alkali metal is burned in oxygen gas. The brighter the flame, the more reactive the metal. Alkali metals burn brightly in oxygen gas, with brighter flames indicating higher reactivity.
This document contains instructions for a Biology exam paper consisting of 50 multiple choice questions. It states that the paper is in both English and Malay, and provides information and instructions for candidates, including that they must answer all questions by blackening the correct space on the answer sheet. The document also notes that it contains 27 printed pages.
1. The document discusses the periodic table and properties of elements organized by groups and periods. It covers groups 1, 2, 17, 18 and transition elements.
2. Key physical and chemical properties are described including reactivity decreasing down groups as atomic size increases and attraction decreases. Melting and boiling points decrease down groups 1 as size increases.
3. Elements in the same period have similar properties as atomic size decreases from left to right as the nuclear charge increases.
Polymers are large organic molecules formed by chemical union of many small and simple molecules called monomers. There are two main types of polymerization - addition polymerization and condensation polymerization. Plastics can be thermoplastics or thermosetting plastics depending on whether they can be remelted or reshaped after solidifying. Common plastics include polyethylene, PVC, nylon, bakelite. Rubber is a natural polymer of isoprene that is obtained from latex. It undergoes vulcanization by adding sulfur to improve its properties. Polymers find wide applications in medicine, packaging and other industries due to properties like light weight and resistance to corrosion.
Rubber Processing and Profiting: Compounding, Mixing, Vulcanization, Extrusio...Ajjay Kumar Gupta
Methods for processing rubber include mastication and various operations like mixing, calendering, extrusion, all processes being essential to bring crude rubber into a state suitable for shaping the final product. The former breaks down the polymer chains, and lowers their molecular mass so that viscosity is low enough for further processing. After this has been achieved, various additions can be made to the material ready for cross-linking. Rubber may be masticated on a two-roll mill or in an industrial mixer, which come in different types.
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The document provides an overview of rubber processing technology used to manufacture tires and other rubber products. It discusses the two basic steps of rubber goods production: producing the raw rubber (natural or synthetic) and processing it into finished goods through compounding, mixing, shaping, and vulcanizing. Tire production specifically involves preforming components, building the carcass by adding components, and molding and curing the assembled components into a finished tire.
Kailash Chandra - Insulation for energy saving & sustainabilitykuwaitinsulation
The document discusses why insulation is important for energy saving and sustainability. Insulation helps maintain comfortable indoor temperatures, reducing the need for energy-intensive heating and cooling. Without proper insulation, buildings use 40-50% of energy in many countries for temperature regulation. This wastes fuel and increases harmful emissions like carbon dioxide that contribute to global warming. The document recommends insulating buildings as a simple and effective way to save energy and reduce environmental impacts.
These slides use concepts from my (Jeff Funk) course entitled analyzing hi-tech opportunities to analyze how the economic feasibility of flexible OLED displays are becoming better through newer and thinner materials, roll-to roll printing, and larger production equipment. Thinner materials along with new materials increase flexibility, reduce moisture permeation and thus increase the lifetime, and reduce cost. Flexibility enables displays that conform to complex shaped things such as wrists and backpacks and that can be fit inside pens and other tubes. Along with other technologies, this further facilitates information access.
2012.gada 8.novembra seminārā "Aktualitātes mājokļu renovācijā Vācijā, Polijā un Latvijā" Eva Kosmala (Knauf Insulation”, Polija”) pastāstīja par to, kā ietaupīt enerģiju, izmantojot jumtus/ieteikumi jumtu renovācijai
Enhancing Performance of Biopolymers Through Polymer and Formulation DesignNatureWorks LLC
Through polymer & formulation design, NatureWorks scientists were able to enhance the performance of Ingeo biopolymer creating several new grades for use in both plastics & fiber applications. This was presented by Jed Randall of NatureWorks at Bioplastics Compounding and Processing 2012 - May 8, 2012.
Glass Fibers: Fiberglass/Glass Wool and Glass Fiber Reinforcements – A Global...Industry Experts
Market for Glass Fiber product segments analyzed in this study includes Fiberglass/Glass Wool and Glass Fiber Reinforcements. The report analyses the market in terms of volume consumptions in metric tons as well as value consumption in US$ dollars. The report also includes the end-use application analysis for Fiberglass/Glass Wool – Residential Construction, Commercial & Industrial Construction, Industrial & HVAC Applications and Appliances & Other; and Glass Fiber Reinforcements – Automotive & Transportation, Marine, Wind Energy, Pipe, Tank & Other Corrosion Resistant Equipment, Building & Construction, Electrical & Electronics, Consumer Goods, Aerospace & Defense and Others.
YD-128 is a standard liquid epoxy resin derived from bisphenol-A. It has excellent adhesion, chemical resistance, and heat resistance. The document provides details on the resin properties, usage, curing characteristics, and chemical resistance when combined with different hardeners. Test results are presented to show how the physical properties of cured samples vary depending on the hardener used.
This document provides an overview of a presentation on organic and printed electronics. The presentation covers topics such as OLED lighting and its potential market impact if OLEDs capture 10% of the lighting replacement market. It also discusses flexible OLEDs and OPVs, noting their potential applications in rollable, wearable, and easily integrated devices. The presentation reviews roll-to-roll manufacturing processes for these applications and the importance of techniques like slot die coating to enable low-cost, large-area production. It emphasizes the need for strict contamination control in OLED manufacturing. Finally, it provides a high-level summary and introduces the Holst Centre's work on large-area printing and coating technologies.
The document discusses Philips' use of adhesive tapes containing toluene solvent and Nitto Denko's solution of developing low emission tapes that do not use toluene. Nitto has created adhesive polymers that do not require toluene, allowing tapes to be produced without residual solvents. These low emission tapes help Philips further reduce volatile organic compounds and meet sustainability targets while providing design freedom and global support from Nitto's account team.
The document is a safety report for a biodiesel plant project for the month of July 2012. It summarizes safety statistics such as man-hours worked, days since project commencement, and accident rates. It also describes safety inspections, areas needing improvement like fall hazards and housekeeping, positive safety efforts such as awards and training, safety promotions including alerts and circulars, and a reportable injury that occurred where a plaster fell from scaffolding. Government authorities also conducted visits during the month.
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Laurentiu Pestritu - fundamentals of insulation
1.
2. Fundamentals of insulation
Fundamentals of insulation
Kuwait, February 2012
Product Manager Insulation ‐ ME, India & Africa
Product Manager Insulation ‐ ME, India & Africa
Dr. Laurenţiu Pestriţu MBE
Dr. Laurenţiu Pestriţu, MBE
Laurenţiu Pestriţu,
3. PROGRAM
17:00 ‐
17:00 ‐ 17:30
The insulation
Why should we insulate?
y
Aerofoam NBR insulation
Aerofoam XLPE insulation
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February 2012,
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4. THE INSULATION Definition
Insulation – a material that reduces or
prevents the transmission of heat or sound or
electricity
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5. THE INSULATION Classification
INSULATING MATERIALS
Open cell:
Open cell: Closed cell:
Closed cell:
Rockwool polyurethane
p y
mineral wool polystyrene
glass wool
g glass
g
cork polyethylene
(polyurethane)
(p y ) elastomeric
(polystyrene)
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February 2012,
Kuwait
6. WHY INSULATE? Scope
Refrigeration and AC
Refrigeration and
Refrigeration and AC
Targets:
Targets:
1. Condensation control
. Condensation control
2. Minimizing thermal loss
. Minimizing thermal loss
Minimizing thermal loss
Heating
Target:
Target: ‐ minimizing thermal loss
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7. WHY INSULATE? Selection criteria
Temperature Thermal conductivity
of the agent ( )
Vapor barrier ()
Vapor barrier (
Ease of installation
Ease of installation Fire resistence
Fire resistence
(flexible insulation) ‐ Class O ‐
Class O ‐
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Kuwait
8. WHY INSULATE? Thermal
conductivity
0,024 Air
0,034
0 034 Cross linked PE
Cross linked PE
0,035 Elastomeric insulaton
0,200 Wood
0,550
0 550 Water
W
0,840 Concrete
λ‐value
0.9
0.8
0.7
07
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0
Air Aerofoam Aerofoam
Aerofoam Aerofoam Wood Water Concrete
XPE NBR
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February 2012,
Kuwait
9. WHY INSULATE? Theory ‐
Theory ‐
condensation
Refrigeration and AC
Refrigeration and AC
Targets:
Targets:
1. Condensation control
. Condensation control
2. Minimizing thermal loss
. Minimizing thermal loss
Minimizing thermal loss
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Kuwait
10. INSULATION Theory ‐
Theory ‐
condensation
For HVAC scopes
F HVAC
Can be used only closed‐cell insulation materials:
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Kuwait
11. INSULATION Important
aspects
Top 5 important aspects regarding
Top 5 important aspects regarding
closed cell insulation
l d ll i l ti
1) Strong water vapor resistance factor ‐
2) Low thermal conductivity
2) Low thermal conductivity – λ
3) Use of right insulation thickness
4) Correct installation – tightness of the glued joints
5) Keeping the minimum distance among insulated objects
) h d l d b
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Kuwait
12. INSULATION Important
aspects
λ
µ
Heat flow (λ) and diffusion flow (µ) are caused by the
difference in the line and ambient temperatures
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13. INSULATION .
1. value
1. STRONG WATER VAPOR BARRIER
. STRONG WATER VAPOR BARRIER
Water vapor diffusion resistance factor ‐
Water vapor diffusion resistance factor ‐
7000
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14. INSULATION .
1. value
Tline + 6°C
RH 0%
There is pressure difference of
water vapor between ambient
air and closed cell structure of
insulation (due to temperature
difference between the line and the
ambient).
The pressure difference is
creating a diffusion flow which
is forcing the ambient water
vapors into the insulation
(towards lower temperature).
Tamb +
+
22°C
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February 2012,
Kuwait RH 70%
15. INSULATION .
1. value
Tline + 6°C
RH 0%
For poor quality materials
(with low value) insulation
will get wet.
ill
Therefore one should apply
high quality insulation
materials (i.e. with high value
of water vapour diffusion
resistance factor )
Tamb +
+
22°C
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February 2012,
Kuwait RH 70%
16. INSULATION .
1. value
Tline + 6°C
RH 0%
Thanks to strong value water
vapor penetration is very slow
and kept at limited level.
p
> 7000
Tamb +
+
22°C
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17. INSULATION .
1. value
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HIGH AND LOW
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HIGH AND LOW
< 7000 7000
Vapors diffusion
Vapors diffusion
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18. INSULATION 2. λ value
. λ value
2. LOW THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY
. LOW THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY
≤ 0,035
Low
Low quality materials
Low quality materials
High
High quality materials
High quality materials
10 yrs
10
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Kuwait
19. INSULATION 3. Insulation
. I
thickness
3. USING THE CORRECT INSULATION THICKNESS
. USING THE CORRECT INSULATION THICKNESS
Depending on the pipe diameter
the minimum insulation thickness
should be calculated (other
influencing parameters are: ambient
are:
temperature,line temperature, relative
humidity, surface coefficient, thermal
conductivity)
Φ 114 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Diameter: 15 mm
Thickness: 24,5 mm
Diameter: 114 mm
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February 2012,
Kuwait
20. INSULATION 3. Insulation
. I
thickness
The influence of pipe diameter size towards the
heat flow (and towards the insulation thickness)
Plain surface Curved surface
A1 A1 A1
0 0
0
A2 A2 A2
A bigger insulation thickness is required for pipes with
bigger diameters
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February 2012,
Kuwait
21. INSULATION 4. Correct
. Correct
installation
4. TIGHTNESS OF INSULATION GLUING
. TIGHTNESS OF INSULATION GLUING
Installation must be done with products which assure a good
Installation m st be done ith prod cts hich ass re a good
gluing at the joints and on the entire length of the pipe.
Tline 6°C
RH 0%
RH 0
RH
Rigid insulation
Ri id i l i may oftenf
contain spaces (due to
wrong cutting) where
condensation can appear.
appear.
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Kuwait
22. INSULATION 4. Correct
. Correct
installation
Tight joints
The system integrity (tight joints) is assured by following a right
installation procedure and by using the right adhesive.
The adhesive glues the insulation surfaces through a chemical
reaction which has as result the “cold vulcanization”.
“cold vulcanization”
g
guarantees the
required tightness
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February 2012,
Kuwait
23. INSULATION 5. Surface
. Surface
coefficient (h)
5. KEEPING THE MINIMUM DISTANCE
. KEEPING THE MINIMUM DISTANCE
AMONG INSULATED OBJECTS
hr
h = hr + hcv
h
hcv = convective
contribution of
t ib ti f
surface coefficient
hr = radiative
contribution of
hcv
surface coefficient
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Kuwait
24. INSULATION 5. Surface
. Surface
coefficient (h)
Aerofoam
Aerofoam
with steel (flat /
painted Aerofoam
mat) cladding
with alu
h l
(silver)
cladding
Aerofoam
A f
not painted
10 W
m2 . K 8 W
5,7 W
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February 2012,
m2 . K m2 . K
Kuwait
25. INSULATION 5. Surface
. Surface
coefficient (h)
Surface coefficient h
Without
With steel With alu
cladding /
Cladding (flat / mat)
(flat / mat) (silver)
(silver) Static area
Static area
insulation
cladding cladding
painted
3
Value of
surface
coeff. h
[W/m2K]
10 8 5,7
,
Insulation
Insulation
thickness
s)
( 0
so 1,5 * so 1,9 * so 3,0 * so
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26. INSULATION 5. Surface
. Surface
coefficient (h)
Higher probability of forming condensation
in the static areas
Lack of air flow (convection)
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27. INSULATION 5. Surface
. Surface
coefficient (h)
Recommended distances among the insulated objects
for small objects: 100 mm
100 mm
for big objects: 1000 mm
1000 mm
100 mm
100 mm
100 mm 100 mm
100 mm 100 mm
100 mm 100 mm
100 mm
100 mm
1000 mm
1000 mm 1000 mm
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Kuwait
28. INSULATION 5. Surface
. Surface
coefficient (h)
Especially important for chilled water pipe works
Pipe works in
office and hotel
buildings
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Kuwait
29. INSULATION 5. Surface
. Surface
coefficient (h)
Effects of not keeping the right distance among the
insulated objects
Condensation
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February 2012,
Kuwait
30. THE INSULATION Classification
INSULATING MATERIALS
Open cell:
Open cell: Closed cell:
Closed cell:
Rockwool polyurethane
p y
mineral wool polystyrene
glass wool
g glass
g
cork polyethylene
(polyurethane)
(p y ) elastomeric
(polystyrene)
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February 2012,
Kuwait
31. INSULATION Features
Cross linked PE at a glance…
Cross linked PE at a glance…
Almost zero water vapour permeability and water
absorption – vapour water barrier as per ASHRAE and British
Standards
Passed a wide range of fire and smoke tests for building
materials
t i l
Passed toxicity levels of combustion gases as per
ISO5659 IMO Resolution MSC61
Safe, fast and easy installation ‐ integrated material
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32. INSULATION Features
No loose fibres that may cause irritations both on
installation and service
Environmentally friendly:
‐ CFC and HCFC free
‐ does not contain nor use in its production substances
that contribute to Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) and
Global Warming Potential (GWP)
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Kuwait
33. INSULATION Applications
Application types
Square ducts Round ducts Walls
Pipes Storage tanks Raised floors
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Kuwait
34. INSULATION Properties
Vital Insulation Properties
1. Thermal Conductivity – defines the thermal performance of
y p
the material
The lower the value, the better the thermal performance.
Varies according to mean temperature.
Varies according to mean temperature.
Symbol: λ, Units: W/mK, Standard: ASTM C518
2.
2 Water Vapour Permeability – the diffusion of water vapors
into the insulation
The more permissive is the material , the higher the thermal conductivity
will become over time
time.
Varies with temperature and relative humidity.
Unit: g/h.m2, Standard: ASTM E96
3. Water Absorption – amount of water a material can absorb
More water absorbed means lower thermal performance of the material
over time.
ti
Varies with density of the material.
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Standard: BS EN 12087
35. INSULATION Water absorption
Water Absorption
Cross linked PE: 0
Cross linked PE: 0.3% Mineral Fiber: 100%
Mineral Fiber: 100%
Water absorption
Water absorption
(% by volume)
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
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Kuwait
36. INSULATION Comparative
performance
Comparison of insulation performance
Fibreglass NBR XLPE
Resin bonded Extruded PVC Crossed‐linked
Name
N
glass fibers Nitrile Rubber polyethylene foam
Type of material Open cell Closed cell Closed cell
Thermal conductivity [W/mK]
Thermal conductivity [W/mK] 0.036 0.038
0 036‐0 038 0.035
0 035 0.034
0 034
Water vapour permeability 75 perm‐in 0.02 perm‐in 0.00 perm‐in
Condensation control No Yes Partial
Integrated product
Integrated product No Partial Yes
Fibre free product No Yes Yes
Reliability in time Low High High
Ease of installation
Environmentally friendly
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37. INSULATION Comparative
costing
Comparison of installation costs
Condition: Indoor installation of AC ducts
Estimate for
Item
10,000m2 duct
S/N XLPE (13mm) FIBERGLASS (25mm) ELASTOMERIC (13mm)
Description
work
Insulation
1 10,000 m2 18 180,000.00 6.5 65,000.00 14 140,000.00
Material
2 Adhesive Glue 3,000 liters NIL 0.00 10 30,000.00 10 30,000.00
(4 US
3 1st coat foster 608 NIL 0.00 60 36,480.00 0 0.00
Gallons)
4 canvas cloth 1,186 rolls NIL 0.00 15 17,790.00 0 0.00
(4 US
5 2nd coat foster 660 NIL 0.00 100 66,000.00 0 0.00
Gallons)
labor and
6 1,000 manhours 5.5 5,500.00 16 16,000.00 5.5 5,500.00
fabrication
Total Cost of Labor and Materials AED 185,500.00 AED 231,270.00 AED 175,500.00
Cost savings compared to fiberglass 19.79% 24.11%
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February 2012,
Kuwait
38. INSULATION Comparative
performance
Comparison of insulation performance
Condition: Installation of AC ducts in conditioned areas
Internal External %
Insulation Thermal Heat
Surface Surface Tline Tamb ∆T Reduction
Thickness
Thi k Conductivity
C d ti it Flow Q
Fl
Insulation Material Coefficient Coefficient of Heat
(°C) (°C) (°C) 2
L (mm) λ (W/mK) (W/m K)
fi fo Flow
XLPE 13 22 5.7
57 0.034
0 034 9 30 21 34.81
34 81 79%
NBR 13 22 10 0.036 9 30 21 41.46 75%
Fiberglass 17.5 22 10 0.037 12 25 13 21.021 72%
Assuming at least 30% compression of fibreglass
l ffb l
As per BS5422:
ΔT
fi internal surface coefficient Q = 1/f + L/λ + 1/f
fo external surface coefficient i o
Galvanized sheet metal 8 W/m2K
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February 2012, Bright reflective surface 5.7 W/m2K
Kuwait White painted surface 10 W/m2K