Introductory technical guidance for mechanical engineers, civil engineers and construction managers interested in insulation materials and systems for mechanical systems. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. CATEGORIES OF INSULATION MATERIALS 3. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF INSULATION MATERIALS 4. PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS OF THERMAL INSULATION MATERIALS 5. CATEGORIES OF WEATHER BARRIERS, VAPOR RETARDERS, AND FINISHES 6. FABRICATIONS OF INSULATION PRODUCTS 7. ACCESSORY PRODUCTS 8. PRODUCT DATA SHEETS 9. GLOSSARY OF TERMS 10. EXAMPLE BILLS OF MATERIALS 11. INSULATION TEXTILES 12. COATINGS
This detailed and comprehensive reference presents the latest developments in power system insulation coordination—emphasizing the achievement of optimum insulation strength at minimum cost. Comprehensively covering a myriad of insulation coordination techniques, the book examines electrical transmission and distribution lines and substations. Supplemented with end-of-chapter problem sets and over 1700 literature citations, tables, drawings, and equations, the book focuses on the conventional (or deterministic) method of insulation coordination, as well as the probabilistic method with its emphasis on statistical analysis.
This document is intended to provide current design information on insulation materials and assemblies for building envelopes and mechanical systems. Compiled data includes thermophysical properties of commonly used generic thermal insulating materials and their application in wall, floor and roof assemblies, door and window assemblies, and in mechanical piping, tanks, vessels, equipment, and air duct installations. Listings of insulation materials are sorted by both manufacturer's trade names and by product descriptions. Plates showing typical new retrofit installation details for these materials in building assemblies and mechanical systems are provided. An understanding of how insulation conserves energy, and fundamentals of heat transfer are provided. Information on computer programs for heat transmission, mass and thermal capacity calculations is included. Examples are given that show how the document can be used to estimate energy savings attainable with thermal insulation in building wall and piping assemblies. Methods for optimizing insulation thicknesses are provided in a section on insulation economics. This document is a revision to an earlier edition titled Building Insulation Materials Compilation published as report number CR80.001. The document is in the PLASTEC information system as PL-036146. (Author, modified-PL).
The purpose of this reference, training manual is to provide an overview of building systems for both operators and administrators. It is presented in easily understood layman terms. It is intended that this manual can be used as a training tool and as a reference source for building operators, operations managers, property managers and tenant service personnel. The manual has been divided into sections, with each section covering a particular portion of the mechanical systems. Each section outlines in general the characteristics of operation of the equipment. Comments regarding the interaction of components and systems, and their purpose for being provided as part of the building mechancial equipment package are included. It is respectfully requested that this manual not be copied by any means without permission in writing from T.D. Air Balance Service.
Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, architectural engineers, structural engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of metal buildings and exterior insulation and roofing systems. Here is what is discussed: 1. METAL BUILDING SYSTEMS 2. EXTERIOR INSULATION FINISH SYSTEMS (EIFS) 3. ROOFING SYSTEMS 4. GLOSSARY.
A fully expanded new edition documenting the significant improvements that have been made to the tests and monitors of electrical insulation systems Electrical Insulation for Rotating Machines: Design, Evaluation, Aging, Testing, and Repair, Second Edition covers all aspects in the design, deterioration, testing, and repair of the electrical insulation used in motors and generators of all ratings greater than fractional horsepower size. It discusses both rotor and stator windings; gives a historical overview of machine insulation design; and describes the materials and manufacturing methods of the rotor and stator winding insulation systems in current use (while covering systems made over fifty years ago). It covers how to select the insulation systems for use in new machines, and explains over thirty different rotor and stator winding failure processes, including the methods to repair, or least slow down, each process. Finally, it reviews the theoretical basis, practical application, and interpretation of forty different tests and monitors that are used to assess winding insulation condition, thereby helping machine users avoid unnecessary machine failures and reduce maintenance costs. Electrical Insulation for Rotating Machines: Documents the large array of machine electrical failure mechanisms, repair methods, and test techniques that are currently available Educates owners of machines as well as repair shops on the different failure processes and shows them how to fix or otherwise ameliorate them Offers chapters on testing, monitoring, and maintenance strategies that assist in educating machine users and repair shops on the tests needed for specific situations and how to minimize motor and generator maintenance costs Captures the state of both the present and past “art” in rotating machine insulation system design and manufacture, which helps designers learn from the knowledge acquired by previous generations An ideal read for researchers, developers, and manufacturers of electrical insulating materials for machines, Electrical Insulation for Rotating Machines will also benefit designers of motors and generators who must select and apply electrical insulation in machines.
A fully expanded new edition documenting the significant improvements that have been made to the tests and monitors of electrical insulation systems Electrical Insulation for Rotating Machines: Design, Evaluation, Aging, Testing, and Repair, Second Edition covers all aspects in the design, deterioration, testing, and repair of the electrical insulation used in motors and generators of all ratings greater than fractional horsepower size. It discusses both rotor and stator windings; gives a historical overview of machine insulation design; and describes the materials and manufacturing methods of the rotor and stator winding insulation systems in current use (while covering systems made over fifty years ago). It covers how to select the insulation systems for use in new machines, and explains over thirty different rotor and stator winding failure processes, including the methods to repair, or least slow down, each process. Finally, it reviews the theoretical basis, practical application, and interpretation of forty different tests and monitors that are used to assess winding insulation condition, thereby helping machine users avoid unnecessary machine failures and reduce maintenance costs. Electrical Insulation for Rotating Machines: Documents the large array of machine electrical failure mechanisms, repair methods, and test techniques that are currently available Educates owners of machines as well as repair shops on the different failure processes and shows them how to fix or otherwise ameliorate them Offers chapters on testing, monitoring, and maintenance strategies that assist in educating machine users and repair shops on the tests needed for specific situations and how to minimize motor and generator maintenance costs Captures the state of both the present and past “art” in rotating machine insulation system design and manufacture, which helps designers learn from the knowledge acquired by previous generations An ideal read for researchers, developers, and manufacturers of electrical insulating materials for machines, Electrical Insulation for Rotating Machines will also benefit designers of motors and generators who must select and apply electrical insulation in machines.
