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Thermal and Acoustic Products

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 Thermal Insulation
Is a material having relatively high resistance to heat flow

Stationary air is common in all the insulating materials providing

the insulation effect.

Advantages

Energy Conservation Minimizes Heat Loss

Control / Prevent Surface Condensation - Cold applications

Control Surface temperatures Hot applications.

Efficient Thermal Insulations
Lesser energy
intake

Cost savings due to

more efficient system
performance

Efficient use of
Electrical
power

Reduction in
Losses
Decrease in
load on HVAC
systems

A Greener Environment
CFC / HCFC
Free

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Health & Environmental aspects

FIBRE
FREE

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Commonly used HVAC Insulation Materials

Elastomeric Nitrile Rubber

Closed Cell Thermal Insulation
Open Cell Acoustic Insulation

Glass wool

XLPE

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Parameters for Selection

Thermal conductivity

Water Vapor ingress resistance

Fire / Safety Properties

Ease of Installation

Environmental Friendly

Installation and after sales support

Thermal Conductivity should be as low as
possible

Water Vapour Diffusion resistance should be as

high as possible

7000 = 1220
Year 0 0.036 @ 0C 0.036@ 0C

Year 2 0.0374 0.0413

Year 4 0.0380 0.0467

Year 6 0.0394 0.0520

Year 8 0.0405 0.0574

Year 10 0.0412 0.0627

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Fire
Hazards in the event of a Fire?

Spread of Fire to the entire establishment.

Smoke!!
Speed of Fire Spread.

Fire Requirements of an Insulation Material.

Min./Nil Growth & Spread of Fire.

Smoke should be non-toxic.
Should not produce flaming drops.

Fire Behaviour is governed by Each Countries Fire Codes.

FM/BS/DIN/UL etc.
 Environmental & Health Friendly

Green Building Codes / Other Building codes

IAQ - Should be smooth surface and inhibit build of dirt and possible
contaminations.

CFC's, HFC's or HCFC's, VOC/SVOC free

ODP of ZERO

Should be formaldehyde free Non toxic

 Advantages of Nitrile Insulation
Features Benefits

Closed Cell Insulation Material Uniform Bonding & Constant Insulation Value
FM Global Approved Higher Safety against fire

Fire rating class O Self Extinguishing, non Dripping

Lower Thermal Conductivity
Higher Density
High Water Diffusion Resistance
Flexible
Wide range of operating temperature
In-built vapour barrier
Ultrafresh
Higher Resistance to Heat Transfer
Higher Stability
Long Term Insulation Efficiency With Lower
Thickness
Reduced Cost & Ease of Installation
One Product For Various Applications
Increased resistance to water ingress
Resistant to Fungal and bacterial growth

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Fibreglass
PARAMETERS FIBRE GLASS

Thermal Conductivity 0.035 W/m @ O DegC

Fire Resistance Class O / FM approval

Ageing Heavy deterioration in thermal properties with time on

account of humid conditions. Fiber glass also supports the
growth of mildew, fungus and bacteria.

Service Temperature - 195 to 225 Deg C

Water Vapour Transmission Requires cladding to protect from moisture ingress

Water Absorption Extremely high.

Health and Safety Contains fibers and can enter the air stream.

Installation Time consuming and not installer friendly

Cost Economic

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XLPE
Parameter Crosslinked Polyethylene
Closed Cell Structure > 90%

Density 30 +/- kgs /m3

Temperature range -40 to +110 deg C

Thermal Conductivity at 0 deg C 0.036 W/ (m.K) @ 0degc

Mositure Resistance Factor
EN 12086 (DIN 52 615) > 2190

Water Vapour Permeability- 0.15 x 10exp-12 Kg/(m.s.Pa)

Under Insulation Corrosion Possible

Fire Performance Burns with flaming drops. Drips
Ozone Resistance Good

Noise Reduction No data.

Installation Moderately flexible

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Acoustics : Frequency spectral coverage of some
typical noise sources
 Acoustics in HVAC equipments
Air Terminals / Diffusers
Fan coil units / Air Handling Units
Roof top units
Chillers
Heat Pumps / Pumps
Cooling towers
VAV boxes
others
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Nitrile
Open Cell Material for Sound
Absorption

Ideal for
Duct Lining,
FCU / AHU
AHU / Mechanical Rooms,
VAV Boxes
Pumps
Compressors
Generators,
Enclosures Lining,
Industrial Noise Control,
Marine & Offshore Applications

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Fiberglass
Applications are

FCU / AHU
AHU / Mechanical Rooms,
Under deck
Wall Insulations
Generators
Enclosures Lining

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Accessories

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Insulation thickness Calculation

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Installation Training

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NITRILE
GLASSWOOL
XLPE
Accessories
Services Thank You !!

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