{"id":9256,"date":"2020-12-21T17:59:38","date_gmt":"2020-12-21T17:59:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insulation.org\/?page_id=9256"},"modified":"2024-07-15T21:16:33","modified_gmt":"2024-07-15T21:16:33","slug":"designguide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/insulation.org\/training-tools\/designguide\/","title":{"rendered":"Mechanical Insulation Design Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-9256\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-9256-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-9256-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-9256-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<div class=\"region region-content\">\n<div id=\"block-system-main\" class=\"block block-system clearfix\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<article id=\"node-401\" class=\"node node-systems-and-specifications clearfix\">\n<div class=\"node-main-content full-width\">\n<header><\/header>\n<div class=\"content\" style=\"clear: both;\">\n<div class=\"field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden\">\n<div class=\"field-items\">\n<div class=\"field-item even\">\n<h2><a href=\"\/training-tools\/designguide\/introduction\">Introduction<\/a> \u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-10248\" src=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/NIA_Design-Guide-300x60.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"60\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/NIA_Design-Guide-300x60.jpg 300w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/NIA_Design-Guide-1024x205.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/NIA_Design-Guide-150x30.jpg 150w, https:\/\/insulation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/NIA_Design-Guide.jpg 1125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"refs\">\n<li><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Background<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>NIA's Mechanical Insulation Design Guide Objective<\/li>\n<li>Mechanical Insulation Market Definitions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scope of the Design Guide<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Using the Mechanical Insulation Design Guide<\/li>\n<li>Why?, What?, Where?, How?, How To?, How Much?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Example Design Problems<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Example 1<\/li>\n<li>Example 2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a href=\"\/training-tools\/designguide\/design-objectives\">Design Objectives<\/a><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"refs\">\n<li><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Design Objectives<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Condensation Control\n<ul>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"noborder\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/midg_calculator.gif\" alt=\"MIDG Calculator\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/training-tools\/designguide\/simple-calculators\/condensation-control-calculator-for-horizontal-pipe\/\">Condensation Control Calculator for Horizontal Pipe<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Energy Conservation - Financial Considerations\n<ul>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"noborder\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/midg_calculator.gif\" alt=\"MIDG Calculator\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/training-tools\/designguide\/simple-calculators\/energy-calculator-for-equipment-vertical-flat-surfaces\/\">Energy Calculator for Equipment (Vertical Flat Surfaces)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"noborder\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/midg_calculator.gif\" alt=\"MIDG Calculator\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/training-tools\/designguide\/simple-calculators\/energy-calculator-for-horizontal-piping\/\">Energy Calculator for Horizontal Piping<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Economic Considerations - Return on Investment\n<ul>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"noborder\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/midg_calculator.gif\" alt=\"MIDG Calculator\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/training-tools\/designguide\/simple-calculators\/mechanical-insulation-financial-calculator\/\">Mechanical Insulation Financial Calculator<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Economic Thickness Considerations<\/li>\n<li>Environmental Considerations - Sustainability<\/li>\n<li>Fire Safety<\/li>\n<li>Freeze Protection\n<ul>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"noborder\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/midg_calculator.gif\" alt=\"MIDG Calculator\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/training-tools\/designguide\/simple-calculators\/estimate-time-to-freezing-for-water-in-an-insulated-pipe-calculator\/\">Estimate Time to Freezing for Water in an Insulated Pipe Calculator<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Personnel Protection - Safety\n<ul>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"noborder\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/midg_calculator.gif\" alt=\"MIDG Calculator\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/training-tools\/designguide\/simple-calculators\/personnel-protection-calculator-for-horizontal-piping\/\">Personnel Protection Calculator for Horizontal Piping<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Process Control\n<ul>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"noborder\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/midg_calculator.gif\" alt=\"MIDG Calculator\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/training-tools\/designguide\/simple-calculators\/temperature-drop-calculator-for-air-ducts\/\">Temperature Drop Calculator for Air Ducts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"noborder\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/midg_calculator.gif\" alt=\"MIDG Calculator\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/training-tools\/designguide\/simple-calculators\/temperature-drop-calculator-for-hydronic-piping\/\">Temperature Drop Calculator for Hydronic Piping<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Noise Control<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Other Design Considerations<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Abuse Resistance<\/li>\n<li>Corrosion Under Insulation<\/li>\n<li>Indoor Air Quality<\/li>\n<li>Maintainability<\/li>\n<li>Regulatory Considerations<\/li>\n<li>Service and Location<\/li>\n<li>Service Life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a href=\"\/training-tools\/designguide\/materials-and-systems\">Materials and Systems<\/a><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"refs\">\n<li><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Categories of Insulation Materials<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Physical Properties of Insulation Materials<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"noborder\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/midg_calculator.gif\" alt=\"MIDG Calculator\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"\/training-tools\/designguide\/materials-and-systems#ppgim\">Performance Properties Guide For Insulation Materials<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/training-tools\/designguide\/materials-and-systems\/selection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Material Selection<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Product Characteristics of Thermal Insulation Materials<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Cellular Insulations\n<ul>\n<li>Elastomeric<\/li>\n<li>Cellular Glass<\/li>\n<li>Polystyrene\n<ul>\n<li>Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)<\/li>\n<li>Extruded Polystyrene (XPS)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Polyisocyanurate<\/li>\n<li>Polyurethane\n<ul>\n<li>Sprayed Polyurethane Foam<\/li>\n<li>Poured-in-Place Polyurethane<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Phenolic<\/li>\n<li>Melamine<\/li>\n<li>Polyethylene\/Polyolefin<\/li>\n<li>Polyimide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Fibrous Insulations\n<ul>\n<li>Mineral Fiber (Fiberglass and Mineral Wool)\n<ul>\n<li>Fiberglass<\/li>\n<li>Mineral Wool<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Mineral Fiber Pipe<\/li>\n<li>Mineral Fiber Blanket<\/li>\n<li>Mineral Fiber Block and Board<\/li>\n<li>Textile Glass<\/li>\n<li>High Temperature Fiber<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Granular Insulations (Flexible and Rigid)\n<ul>\n<li>Calcium Silicate<\/li>\n<li>Molded Expanded Perlite<\/li>\n<li>Microporous Insulation<\/li>\n<li>Silica Aerogels<\/li>\n<li>Poured-In-Place Insulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Reflective Insulation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Categories of Weather Barriers, Vapor Retarders, and Finishes<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Physical Properties of Weather Barriers, Vapor Retarders, and Finishes<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Product Characteristics of Weather Barriers, Vapor Retarders, and Finishes<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Metal Rolls and Sheets<\/li>\n<li>Polymeric (plastic) rolls or sheets\n<ul>\n<li>PVC Jackets<\/li>\n<li>PVDC Film<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Laminates\n<ul>\n<li>Laminated Foil jacketing (ASJ\/FSK\/PSP\/FSP)<\/li>\n<li>Synthetic Rubber Laminates<\/li>\n<li>Multi-ply Laminates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Fabrics<\/li>\n<li>Mastics and Coatings\n<ul>\n<li>Mastic Characteristics\n<ul>\n<li>Vapor Retarder Mastics<\/li>\n<li>Weather Barrier Mastics and Coatings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair of Mastic Systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Insulating and Finishing Cements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fabrication of Insulation Products<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Insulation Fabrication Standard<\/li>\n<li>Removable\/Reusable Insulation Covers (Industrial and Commercial)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Accessory Products<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Adhesives<\/li>\n<li>Reinforcements for Cements and Mastics<\/li>\n<li>Sealants<\/li>\n<li>Other Accessory Products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a href=\"\/training-tools\/designguide\/installation\/\">Installation<\/a><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"refs\">\n<li><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Pre-work Considerations<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Securing Methods<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Pipe and Tubing\n<ul>\n<li>Insulating Pipe Hangers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Tanks, Vessels, and Equipment<\/li>\n<li>Ducts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Finishes<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Special Considerations<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Inspection and Maintenance<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Risk Assessment Discussion<\/li>\n<li>Maintenance \"Check List\"<\/li>\n<li>General Guidelines for the Repair of a Below Ambient Insulation System After Substrate Inspection<\/li>\n<li>General Guidelines for the Repair of Above Ambient Insulation System After Substrate Inspection<\/li>\n<li>Example Installation Plates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a href=\"\/training-tools\/designguide\/design-data\">Design Data<\/a><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"refs\">\n<li><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Estimating Heat Loss and Heat Gain<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Controlling Surface Temperatures<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Dimensions of Standard Pipe and Tubing Insulation<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Heat Loss from Bare Pipe and Tubing<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a href=\"\/training-tools\/designguide\/specifications\">Specifications<\/a><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"refs\">\n<li><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Formats<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Methods of Specifying<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Defining the Scope of Work<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Specification Language and Writing Style<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Coordination with Drawings<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Coordination with Other Specification Sections<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Adequate Clearance for Proper Insulation Application<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/insulation.org\/training-tools\/designguide\/insulation-training\/\">NIA's Insulation Basics Online Training Course<\/a><\/h2>\n<ul 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