By: Frank Kovacs, CEO, Shannon Global Energy Solutions, Inc. My vacation trip to Ireland this past week included the grand tour of a legacy distillery. Established in 1757, this distillery included both waterpower (Early Years) and steam. It was enlightening to see...
Students, teachers, and staff are returning to school, which means uninsulated equipment conditioning the air inside their buildings will cause sound to emanate across classrooms and offices. Initially, students and teachers might hear the noise, but, as the days and...
Industrial reusable insulation can trace its origins to maritime applications as well as other industries looking to improve upon primitive products developed in the field. While crews on board ships at sea had little choice but to reuse insulation material, since...
Before the advent of reusable insulation systems, when workers removed conventional insulation they discarded it, regardless of material. Consequently, components requiring regular inspection, service or repair for maintenance, would often remain uncovered. This was a...
With the variety of different blanket insulation systems available, getting the highest quality solution can be a challenge. For many, buying a cheaper system often looks appealing, but for several reasons, investing in a higher quality reusable blanket insulation...
The insulation industry makes use of several different materials to help protect workers from high temperatures, contain radiant energy, and maximize system efficiency. However, many of these materials, like fiberglass, Foamglas®, calcium silicate, and mineral wool,...
Although insulation is critical for keeping workers safe and maintaining maximum energy and production efficiency, plant managers sometimes adopt a “set it and forget it” mentality. Instead of a reusable insulation system, many facilities install traditional...
The one-two punch of energy surveys and thermographic imaging mark the starting point for determining what kind of insulation design best suits a client. Through the energy surveys, a sales person determines not only the geometry of the system but also the...
Facility, plant and energy managers can apply removable, reusable insulation blankets in such a wide variety of different situations – even within a single facility. “It could be a below-ambient temperature condition, like a chilled water application, where the...
Without standards and specs, buying insulation is risky business Aug 13, 2020