A technical guide for calculating thermal insulation thickness for building systems, piping, equipment, and industrial installations.
This technical guide presents calculation methods and standard sizing criteria for estimating the required thermal insulation thickness for building elements, HVAC systems, piping, apparatus, and industrial equipment. It covers heat transfer by conduction, convection, and radiation; thermal resistance calculations for flat, cylindrical, and spherical layers; insulation thickness selection; indoor condensation analysis; economic insulation thickness; freezing-time calculations; and practical examples for walls, pipes, ducts, tanks, and spheres.
The publication also includes reference coefficients, dew-point calculation procedures, applicable standards and technical documents, symbols, units, and guidance related to the RITE and Spanish building energy-efficiency requirements. The original publication includes a CD-ROM with the AISLAM calculation software.
Application Scope: Building services, HVAC design, thermal insulation of piping and equipment, industrial installations, energy-efficiency studies, condensation prevention, and engineering training.
