One of the most reliable ways for energy managers and plant operators to reduce energy consumption is by installing insulation blankets on steam lines. When carrying out routine maintenance, workers often remove this insulation. So, experts including the U.S....
President Biden is ordering federal agencies to kick into high gear on sustainability; and, to meet the president’s directive, federal managers should double down on energy conservation through insulation by including removable and reusable thermal insulation blankets...
Should thermal insulation be part of a strategy for reducing your facility’s carbon footprint? Some banks in Europe are starting to screen borrowers more carefully about their carbon footprint. Will North American banks soon take a closer look at facility owners’...
According to the U.S. Green Building Council’s website, “LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the most widely used green building rating system in the world.” The USGBC also notes, “A 2014 UC Berkeley study found that by building to LEED standards,...
For 40 years, I’ve been in the energy conservation business. I started as a technical representative, supporting a fabrication, manufacturing division; I also worked for a mechanical insulation distributor, contractor, and fabricator. These where the beginning days of...
Many companies (and managers) eagerly look for the next gadget (e.g., new electricity storage devices) or technology (e.g., low-cost solar mini-grid system) to enhance sustainability. But in doing so, they can overlook some under-the-radar approaches to achieving...
For maintenance workers to install an insulation blanket that’s truly reusable, they need to look for certain attributes that allow them to remove the blanket from a valve or steam trap and easily replace it in the same position after performing repairs or service on...
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,...
Designed with the Earth in mind, the Shannon Safety Spray Shield mitigates the effect of an industrial liquid spill. Shannon’s custom-designed safety shield – most commonly used in the oil industry – not only helps prevent leaks from spreading but also withstands the...
A typical goal when buying a Shannon product is to conserve energy with insulation, specifically where a facility manager looks to maximize efficiency or minimize waste. Reaching maximum performance with insulation design starts with an energy survey. Typically, a...