Calculating piping heat loss and insulation thickness

Journal Article · Wed Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1987 · Hydrocarbon Process.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6442401

Greenberg, P R

This basic computer program evaluates, for an assumed length of pipe, the heat loss along with the average inside an outside wall temperatures, with and without insulation. The final fluid temperature can also be found. A comparison of capital cost for the insulation versus operating cost can also be drawn from the results of this program. Heat loss can be a costly problem when a superheated fluid travels a long distance. Under the worst conditions, condensation could occur which could restrict the fluid from being used for its intended purpose. In evaluating the heat loss, compare the final temperature of the pipe versus the pipe length during the worst conditions possible. If the fluid condenses before the end of the pipe piping insulation should be considered.

• Research Organization: Stauffer Chemical Co., Baton Rouge, LA
• OSTI ID: 6442401
• Journal Information: Hydrocarbon Process.; (United States), Journal Name: Hydrocarbon Process.; (United States) Vol. 66:7; ISSN HYPRA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

02 PETROLEUM
020400* -- Petroleum-- Processing
CAPITALIZED COST
COMPUTER CALCULATIONS
COMPUTER CODES
COST
DIMENSIONS
ENERGY LOSSES
FLUID FLOW
HEAT LOSSES
HEATING
INDUSTRIAL PLANTS
LENGTH
LOSSES
PETROLEUM REFINERIES
PIPES
SUPERHEATING
TEMPERATURE DEPENDENCE
THERMAL INSULATION
THICKNESS
VAPOR CONDENSATION
WALLS