Thermal insulation is installed on almost every piping system and much of the plant equipment at power generation facilities. It not only saves energy, but also helps protect against freezing, and more. Thermal insulation is mainly used to limit heat loss from hot surfaces and heat gain on cold surfaces. Basic Heat Transfer Calculations Refer to this document: Heat flows in the direction of the temperature gradient and the relationships governing heat flow depend on whether the heat transfer is occurring by conduction, convection, or radiation. These mechanisms for heat transfer are discussed below with sources of equations, such as … Continue reading Thermal Insulation Calculation Guide