Thermal insulation

Conference · Mon Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1979

OSTI ID:5683205

McElroy, D L

The presentation includes a discussion on the use of insulation and a review of information concerning insulation. Insulation technical conference and the Materials Research Program sponsored by eleven institutions are mentioned. Thermal performance of mineral fiber batts, the design density for loose-fill insulations, and insulated recessed light fixtures are discussed. Brief discussions are included on cellulosic and urea formaldehyde insulation and loading insulation by retrofit. An extensive reference list (28 citations) is presented. (MCW)

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-26
• OSTI ID: 5683205
• Report Number(s): CONF-801120-1; ON: DE82004102
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320100* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Buildings
BUILDINGS
CARBOHYDRATES
CELLULOSE
COLLOIDS
DENSITY
DISPERSIONS
DOCUMENT TYPES
FOAMS
INFORMATION
MINERAL WOOL
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
POLYSACCHARIDES
R FACTORS
REVIEWS
SACCHARIDES
THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY
THERMAL INSULATION
THERMODYNAMIC PROPERTIES
UREA-FORMALDEHYDE FOAMS