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Q: How do you choose the right insulation for the job?<\/h2>\n

A: The short answer is to visit the MIDG and learn how to design a system for your unique needs and what insulation will work best given your application and design considerations. It is a step by step decision tree that explain insulation materials and has calculators and resources to help you.<\/p>\n

1. What is the operating or line temperature of the system your customer needs to insulate?<\/strong>
\nIn general, systems needing insulation can be divided into three temperature ranges:<\/p>\n

Low Temperature Range (-100\u00b0F to 60\u00b0F)<\/em> Refrigeration, cold\/chilled water and commercial heating and cooling systems.<\/p>\n

Medium Temperature Range (61\u00b0F to 600\u00b0F)<\/em> Hot water and steam, power\/process piping, ovens and stacks.<\/p>\n

High Temperature Range (601\u00b0F to 1500\u00b0F)<\/em> Power generation, turbines, kilns, smelters, exhaust systems and power piping.<\/p>\n

2. Is the system outdoors or indoors – or a combination of both?<\/strong>
\nThis will help you determine whether or not the system and the insulation needs protection from weather, corrosive atmospheres, water or chemical washdowns, abuse or other conditions.<\/p>\n

3. Is the ambient temperature constant… or will it fluctuate?<\/strong>
\nThe answer to this question will guide you in the selection of the appropriate thickness to protect against condensation, heat loss or gain or other temperature control problems.<\/p>\n

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Q: Where can I get information on specification requirements?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A: Understanding specifications is an important part of the job. NIA provides members with a guide booklet entitled: Guide to Insulation Product Specifications and an Insulation Product Specification Chart.<\/p>\n

Important testing, codes and standards setting organizations critical to ensuring the performance of insulation procedures and systems include:<\/p>\n