Economic thickness for thermal insulation: a new nomograph method

Journal Article · Thu Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1976 · Heat., Piping Air Cond.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7348163

Curt, R P

Recognizing the value of thermal insulation to industry as a profitable investment, and to both industry and the nation as an energy conservation technique, the Federal Energy Administration sponsored the development of a manual for the calculation of insulation thickness based on the relevant financial criteria. The resulting manual is called ETI-Economic Thickness for Industrial Insulation. The ETI manual consists of ten sections: introduction; history of insulation, insulation materials, properties, and uses; economics of insulation; cost of energy; cost of insulation; economic thickness determination; condensation control; retrofitting insulation; and sample problem. An appendix follows in which the mathematical derivations, input parameter sensitivity analysis, and piping complexity factor derivations are presented. How the manual is used is explained by presenting a sample problem, along with the actual worksheets and nomographs as used to solve for the economic thickness of thermal insulation for a high temperature steam pipe. (LCL)

• Research Organization: York Research Corp., Stamford, CT
• OSTI ID: 7348163
• Journal Information: Heat., Piping Air Cond.; (United States), Journal Name: Heat., Piping Air Cond.; (United States) Vol. 48:4; ISSN HPAOA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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