Introduction<\/a> \u00a0 <\/h2>\n\n- Introduction<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Background<\/strong>\n
\n- NIA's Mechanical Insulation Design Guide Objective<\/li>\n
- Mechanical Insulation Market Definitions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Scope of the Design Guide<\/strong>\n
\n- Using the Mechanical Insulation Design Guide<\/li>\n
- Why?, What?, Where?, How?, How To?, How Much?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Example Design Problems<\/strong>\n
\n- Example 1<\/li>\n
- Example 2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Design Objectives<\/a><\/h2>\n\n- Introduction<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Design Objectives<\/strong>\n
\n- Condensation Control\n
\n- \u00a0\u00a0Condensation Control Calculator for Horizontal Pipe<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Energy Conservation - Financial Considerations\n
\n- \u00a0\u00a0Energy Calculator for Equipment (Vertical Flat Surfaces)<\/a><\/li>\n
- \u00a0\u00a0Energy Calculator for Horizontal Piping<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Economic Considerations - Return on Investment\n
\n- \u00a0\u00a0Mechanical Insulation Financial Calculator<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Economic Thickness Considerations<\/li>\n
- Environmental Considerations - Sustainability<\/li>\n
- Fire Safety<\/li>\n
- Freeze Protection\n
\n- \u00a0\u00a0Estimate Time to Freezing for Water in an Insulated Pipe Calculator<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Personnel Protection - Safety\n
\n- \u00a0\u00a0Personnel Protection Calculator for Horizontal Piping<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Process Control\n
\n- \u00a0\u00a0Temperature Drop Calculator for Air Ducts<\/a><\/li>\n
- \u00a0\u00a0Temperature Drop Calculator for Hydronic Piping<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Noise Control<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Other Design Considerations<\/strong>\n
\n- Abuse Resistance<\/li>\n
- Corrosion Under Insulation<\/li>\n
- Indoor Air Quality<\/li>\n
- Maintainability<\/li>\n
- Regulatory Considerations<\/li>\n
- Service and Location<\/li>\n
- Service Life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Materials and Systems<\/a><\/h2>\n\n- Introduction<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Categories of Insulation Materials<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Physical Properties of Insulation Materials<\/strong>\n
\n- \u00a0\u00a0Performance Properties Guide For Insulation Materials<\/a><\/li>\n
- Material Selection<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Product Characteristics of Thermal Insulation Materials<\/strong>\n
\n- Cellular Insulations\n
\n- Elastomeric<\/li>\n
- Cellular Glass<\/li>\n
- Polystyrene\n
\n- Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)<\/li>\n
- Extruded Polystyrene (XPS)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Polyisocyanurate<\/li>\n
- Polyurethane\n
\n- Sprayed Polyurethane Foam<\/li>\n
- Poured-in-Place Polyurethane<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Phenolic<\/li>\n
- Melamine<\/li>\n
- Polyethylene\/Polyolefin<\/li>\n
- Polyimide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Fibrous Insulations\n
\n- Mineral Fiber (Fiberglass and Mineral Wool)\n
\n- Fiberglass<\/li>\n
- Mineral Wool<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Mineral Fiber Pipe<\/li>\n
- Mineral Fiber Blanket<\/li>\n
- Mineral Fiber Block and Board<\/li>\n
- Textile Glass<\/li>\n
- High Temperature Fiber<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Granular Insulations (Flexible and Rigid)\n
\n- Calcium Silicate<\/li>\n
- Molded Expanded Perlite<\/li>\n
- Microporous Insulation<\/li>\n
- Silica Aerogels<\/li>\n
- Poured-In-Place Insulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Reflective Insulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Categories of Weather Barriers, Vapor Retarders, and Finishes<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Physical Properties of Weather Barriers, Vapor Retarders, and Finishes<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Product Characteristics of Weather Barriers, Vapor Retarders, and Finishes<\/strong>\n
\n- Metal Rolls and Sheets<\/li>\n
- Polymeric (plastic) rolls or sheets\n
\n- PVC Jackets<\/li>\n
- PVDC Film<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Laminates\n
\n- Laminated Foil jacketing (ASJ\/FSK\/PSP\/FSP)<\/li>\n
- Synthetic Rubber Laminates<\/li>\n
- Multi-ply Laminates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Fabrics<\/li>\n
- Mastics and Coatings\n
\n- Mastic Characteristics\n
\n- Vapor Retarder Mastics<\/li>\n
- Weather Barrier Mastics and Coatings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair of Mastic Systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Insulating and Finishing Cements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Fabrication of Insulation Products<\/strong>\n
\n- Insulation Fabrication Standard<\/li>\n
- Removable\/Reusable Insulation Covers (Industrial and Commercial)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Accessory Products<\/strong>\n
\n- Adhesives<\/li>\n
- Reinforcements for Cements and Mastics<\/li>\n
- Sealants<\/li>\n
- Other Accessory Products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Installation<\/a><\/h2>\n\n- Introduction<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Pre-work Considerations<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Securing Methods<\/strong>\n
\n- Pipe and Tubing\n
\n- Insulating Pipe Hangers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Tanks, Vessels, and Equipment<\/li>\n
- Ducts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Finishes<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Special Considerations<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Inspection and Maintenance<\/strong>\n
\n- Risk Assessment Discussion<\/li>\n
- Maintenance \"Check List\"<\/li>\n
- General Guidelines for the Repair of a Below Ambient Insulation System After Substrate Inspection<\/li>\n
- General Guidelines for the Repair of Above Ambient Insulation System After Substrate Inspection<\/li>\n
- Example Installation Plates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Design Data<\/a><\/h2>\n\n- Introduction<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Estimating Heat Loss and Heat Gain<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Controlling Surface Temperatures<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Dimensions of Standard Pipe and Tubing Insulation<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Heat Loss from Bare Pipe and Tubing<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Specifications<\/a><\/h2>\n\n- Introduction<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Formats<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Methods of Specifying<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Defining the Scope of Work<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Specification Language and Writing Style<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Coordination with Drawings<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Coordination with Other Specification Sections<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Adequate Clearance for Proper Insulation Application<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
NIA's Insulation Basics Online Training Course<\/a><\/h2>\n\n- Mechanical Insulation Basics (Coming Soon)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Simple Insulation Calculators<\/a><\/h2>\nResources<\/a><\/h2>\n\n- Relevant Standards and Guidelines<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Manufacturer by Product Type<\/strong>\n
\n- Mechanical Insulation Manufacturer by Product Type<\/li>\n
- Mechanical Insulation Weather Barrier, Vapor Retarders, and Finish Manufacturers by Product Type<\/li>\n
- Mechanical Insulation Accessory Product Manufacturer by Product Type<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- References<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Educational Resources<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Other Resources<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Insulation Science Glossary<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Introduction \u00a0 Introduction Background NIA’s Mechanical Insulation Design Guide Objective Mechanical Insulation Market Definitions Scope of the Design Guide Using the Mechanical Insulation Design Guide Why?, What?, Where?, How?, How To?, How Much? Example Design Problems Example 1 Example 2 Design Objectives Introduction Design Objectives Condensation Control \u00a0\u00a0Condensation Control Calculator for Horizontal Pipe Energy Conservation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":17,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-midg.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-9256","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
Mechanical Insulation Design Guide - NIA<\/title>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n
- \n
- NIA's Mechanical Insulation Design Guide Objective<\/li>\n
- Mechanical Insulation Market Definitions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Scope of the Design Guide<\/strong>\n
- \n
- Using the Mechanical Insulation Design Guide<\/li>\n
- Why?, What?, Where?, How?, How To?, How Much?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Example Design Problems<\/strong>\n
- \n
- Example 1<\/li>\n
- Example 2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Design Objectives<\/a><\/h2>\n
- \n
- Introduction<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Design Objectives<\/strong>\n
- \n
- Condensation Control\n
- \n
- \u00a0\u00a0Condensation Control Calculator for Horizontal Pipe<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Energy Conservation - Financial Considerations\n
- \n
- \u00a0\u00a0Energy Calculator for Equipment (Vertical Flat Surfaces)<\/a><\/li>\n
- \u00a0\u00a0Energy Calculator for Horizontal Piping<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Economic Considerations - Return on Investment\n
- \n
- \u00a0\u00a0Mechanical Insulation Financial Calculator<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Economic Thickness Considerations<\/li>\n
- Environmental Considerations - Sustainability<\/li>\n
- Fire Safety<\/li>\n
- Freeze Protection\n
- \n
- \u00a0\u00a0Estimate Time to Freezing for Water in an Insulated Pipe Calculator<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Personnel Protection - Safety\n
- \n
- \u00a0\u00a0Personnel Protection Calculator for Horizontal Piping<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Process Control\n
- \n
- \u00a0\u00a0Temperature Drop Calculator for Air Ducts<\/a><\/li>\n
- \u00a0\u00a0Temperature Drop Calculator for Hydronic Piping<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Noise Control<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Other Design Considerations<\/strong>\n
- \n
- Abuse Resistance<\/li>\n
- Corrosion Under Insulation<\/li>\n
- Indoor Air Quality<\/li>\n
- Maintainability<\/li>\n
- Regulatory Considerations<\/li>\n
- Service and Location<\/li>\n
- Service Life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Materials and Systems<\/a><\/h2>\n
- \n
- Introduction<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Categories of Insulation Materials<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Physical Properties of Insulation Materials<\/strong>\n
- \n
- \u00a0\u00a0Performance Properties Guide For Insulation Materials<\/a><\/li>\n
- Material Selection<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Product Characteristics of Thermal Insulation Materials<\/strong>\n
- \n
- Cellular Insulations\n
- \n
- Elastomeric<\/li>\n
- Cellular Glass<\/li>\n
- Polystyrene\n
- \n
- Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)<\/li>\n
- Extruded Polystyrene (XPS)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Polyisocyanurate<\/li>\n
- Polyurethane\n
- \n
- Sprayed Polyurethane Foam<\/li>\n
- Poured-in-Place Polyurethane<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Phenolic<\/li>\n
- Melamine<\/li>\n
- Polyethylene\/Polyolefin<\/li>\n
- Polyimide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Fibrous Insulations\n
- \n
- Mineral Fiber (Fiberglass and Mineral Wool)\n
- \n
- Fiberglass<\/li>\n
- Mineral Wool<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Mineral Fiber Pipe<\/li>\n
- Mineral Fiber Blanket<\/li>\n
- Mineral Fiber Block and Board<\/li>\n
- Textile Glass<\/li>\n
- High Temperature Fiber<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Granular Insulations (Flexible and Rigid)\n
- \n
- Calcium Silicate<\/li>\n
- Molded Expanded Perlite<\/li>\n
- Microporous Insulation<\/li>\n
- Silica Aerogels<\/li>\n
- Poured-In-Place Insulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Reflective Insulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Categories of Weather Barriers, Vapor Retarders, and Finishes<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Physical Properties of Weather Barriers, Vapor Retarders, and Finishes<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Product Characteristics of Weather Barriers, Vapor Retarders, and Finishes<\/strong>\n
- \n
- Metal Rolls and Sheets<\/li>\n
- Polymeric (plastic) rolls or sheets\n
- \n
- PVC Jackets<\/li>\n
- PVDC Film<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Laminates\n
- \n
- Laminated Foil jacketing (ASJ\/FSK\/PSP\/FSP)<\/li>\n
- Synthetic Rubber Laminates<\/li>\n
- Multi-ply Laminates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Fabrics<\/li>\n
- Mastics and Coatings\n
- \n
- Mastic Characteristics\n
- \n
- Vapor Retarder Mastics<\/li>\n
- Weather Barrier Mastics and Coatings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair of Mastic Systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Insulating and Finishing Cements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Fabrication of Insulation Products<\/strong>\n
- \n
- Insulation Fabrication Standard<\/li>\n
- Removable\/Reusable Insulation Covers (Industrial and Commercial)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Accessory Products<\/strong>\n
- \n
- Adhesives<\/li>\n
- Reinforcements for Cements and Mastics<\/li>\n
- Sealants<\/li>\n
- Other Accessory Products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Installation<\/a><\/h2>\n
- \n
- Introduction<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Pre-work Considerations<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Securing Methods<\/strong>\n
- \n
- Pipe and Tubing\n
- \n
- Insulating Pipe Hangers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Tanks, Vessels, and Equipment<\/li>\n
- Ducts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Finishes<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Special Considerations<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Inspection and Maintenance<\/strong>\n
- \n
- Risk Assessment Discussion<\/li>\n
- Maintenance \"Check List\"<\/li>\n
- General Guidelines for the Repair of a Below Ambient Insulation System After Substrate Inspection<\/li>\n
- General Guidelines for the Repair of Above Ambient Insulation System After Substrate Inspection<\/li>\n
- Example Installation Plates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Design Data<\/a><\/h2>\n
- \n
- Introduction<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Estimating Heat Loss and Heat Gain<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Controlling Surface Temperatures<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Dimensions of Standard Pipe and Tubing Insulation<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Heat Loss from Bare Pipe and Tubing<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Specifications<\/a><\/h2>\n
- \n
- Introduction<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Formats<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Methods of Specifying<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Defining the Scope of Work<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Specification Language and Writing Style<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Coordination with Drawings<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Coordination with Other Specification Sections<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Adequate Clearance for Proper Insulation Application<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
NIA's Insulation Basics Online Training Course<\/a><\/h2>\n
- \n
- Mechanical Insulation Basics (Coming Soon)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Simple Insulation Calculators<\/a><\/h2>\n
Resources<\/a><\/h2>\n
- \n
- Relevant Standards and Guidelines<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Manufacturer by Product Type<\/strong>\n
- \n
- Mechanical Insulation Manufacturer by Product Type<\/li>\n
- Mechanical Insulation Weather Barrier, Vapor Retarders, and Finish Manufacturers by Product Type<\/li>\n
- Mechanical Insulation Accessory Product Manufacturer by Product Type<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- References<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Educational Resources<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Other Resources<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Insulation Science Glossary<\/a><\/h2>\n
<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Introduction \u00a0 Introduction Background NIA’s Mechanical Insulation Design Guide Objective Mechanical Insulation Market Definitions Scope of the Design Guide Using the Mechanical Insulation Design Guide Why?, What?, Where?, How?, How To?, How Much? Example Design Problems Example 1 Example 2 Design Objectives Introduction Design Objectives Condensation Control \u00a0\u00a0Condensation Control Calculator for Horizontal Pipe Energy Conservation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":17,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-midg.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-9256","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
Mechanical Insulation Design Guide - NIA<\/title>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n - Educational Resources<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Manufacturer by Product Type<\/strong>\n
- Relevant Standards and Guidelines<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Formats<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Estimating Heat Loss and Heat Gain<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Introduction<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Special Considerations<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Pre-work Considerations<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Introduction<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Mastic Characteristics\n
- Physical Properties of Weather Barriers, Vapor Retarders, and Finishes<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Mineral Fiber (Fiberglass and Mineral Wool)\n
- Material Selection<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Categories of Insulation Materials<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Introduction<\/strong><\/li>\n
- \u00a0\u00a0Temperature Drop Calculator for Hydronic Piping<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Process Control\n
- Personnel Protection - Safety\n
- \u00a0\u00a0Energy Calculator for Horizontal Piping<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Energy Conservation - Financial Considerations\n
- \u00a0\u00a0Condensation Control Calculator for Horizontal Pipe<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Design Objectives<\/strong>\n
- Introduction<\/strong><\/li>\n