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Optimum Thickness of Rock Wool Insulation

03/05/2009 1:07 PM

what would be the optimum thickness of insulation for high temperature bare steam pipeline.What would be the conductivity and density for that thickness which make the pipe touchable.
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Re: Thickness of rock wool insulation

03/05/2009 2:20 PM

What is the temperature of the steam?

What is the diameter of the pipe?

What is the length of the pipe?

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03/05/2009 7:56 PM

And what is ambient temperature? Arctic conditions? interior, exterior? Wind?

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Re: Thickness of rock wool insulation

03/12/2009 8:47 AM

Quite!

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Re: Thickness of rock wool insulation

03/18/2009 3:43 AM

Why would you use Rockwool when there are a number of more efficient insulation materials out there?
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Re: Optimum Thickness of Rock Wool Insulation

06/13/2009 11:25 AM

Please suggest me the best insulating material (Thickness required should be very less) for steam pipe.
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