Thermal Insulation: Materials and Systems

STP Published: 1988

STP922-EB

Thermal Insulation: Materials and Systems

Editor(s): Powell, Matthews

STP 922 is intended to cover both industrial and residential types of thermal insulation. This collection of 47 papers imparts technical information on:
• Controlling Fuel Costs
• Industrial Applications
• Thermal Performance
• Thermo graphic Measurements
• Materials
• Hot Boxes
• Moisture
• Roofs
• Industrial Applications
• Materials
• Walls and Windows
• Air and Moisture
• Research and Reports.

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Introduction

FJ Powell, SL Matthews

Thermal Envelope Case History for a School District

WT Coyle

Utilization of Energy Code Compliance Procedures for the Prediction of Commercial Building Annual Fuel Consumption

HE Worbs

Recommendations for the Development of a Residential Energy Standard

TJ Cardenas, M McBride, G Barney, B Wilcox, A Johnson

Design Criteria for Underground Insulated Piping Systems

FA Govan, NM Demetroulis

A Method for Measuring Heat Loss from Underground Heat Distribution Systems

T Kusuda, JB Fang, WM Ellis

Foamed-in-Place Polyurethane Foam Insulation System Design and Application for Low-Temperature Storage Tanks

MP Duff

Prevention of Common Pitfalls Through Engineered Specifications and On-Site Review

WJ Wartan

Measurement of Wall Thermal Performance: Data Interpretation and Apparatus Design Recommendations

MP Modera, MH Sherman, SG de Vinuesa

Field Measurement of the Thermal Resistance of Office Buildings

JB Fang, RA Grot

Air Movements and the Thermal Performance of the Building Envelope

CG Bankvall

Design Heat Loss Factors for Basement and Slab Floors

T Kusuda, JW Bean

Thermal Efficiency of Counterflow Insulation Systems: Possible Applications

C Langlais, E Arquis

Infrared Inspection Techniques for Assessing the Exterior Envelopes of Office Buildings

YM Chang, RA Grot, LS Galowin

Thermographic Inspection of the Installation Quality of Retrofitted Wall Insulation

GA Tsongas, TJ Ball

Measured Insulation Improvement Potential for Ten U.S. Army Buildings

SN Flanders

Formaldehyde Emissions from Selected Fibrous Glass Insulation Products

TG Matthews, RR Westley

The Thermal Properties of Wood—Data Base

TJ Cardenas, GT Bible

Heat Transfer Through a Still Air Layer

J-L Jaouen, S Klarsfeld

A Detailed Verification Procedure for a Guarded Hot Box

AG Guy, JA Nixon

Experiences in Identification of Thermal Bridging and Elimination of the Thermal Short

DJ McCaa, ED Pentz, J Carre, LJ Infante

Heat Transfer Characteristics of a Masonry Cavity Wall

MG Van Geem

Design Considerations on Guarded and Calibrated Hot Box Apparatus

F De Ponte

Effects of Moisture on the Thermal Performance of Spray-Applied Insulation Systems

SM Benner, D Modi, DC Larson

Field Study on Moisture Problems in Exterior Walls of a Masonry Housing Development on the Coast of the Gulf of Mexico

HR Trechsel, PR Achenbach, S Conklin

Thermal Resistance of a Wet Mineral Fiber Insulation

PI Sandberg

Condensation Potential in Wood-Frame Walls

GE Sherwood

Wetting of Polystyrene and Urethane Roof Insulations in the Laboratory and on a Protected Membrane Roof

W Tobiasson, A Greatorex, D Van Pelt

Risk of Blistering of Built-Up Roofing Membranes Applied to Polyurethane Foam Insulation

WJ Rossiter, RG Mathey

An Apparatus for Thermal Performance Measurements of Insulated Roof Systems

GE Courville, KW Childs, DJ Walukas, PW Childs, EI Griggs

Anomalous Behavior of Water Vapor Retarders Applied to Spray-Applied Polyurethane Foam Insulation on Low-Temperature Outdoor Storage Tanks

V Batdorf

Material Degradation of Thermal Insulating Mineral Fibers

NMP Low

Thickness and Density of Loose-Fill Insulations After Installation in Residential Attics

DL McElroy, DW Yarbrough, RS Graves

Development of Experimental Data on Cellular Plastic Insulations Under Simulated Winter Exposure Conditions

RP Tye, CF Baker

Effect of Wall Mass on the Annual Heating and Cooling Loads of Single-Family Residences for Five Selected Climates

DM Burch, GN Walton, K Cavanaugh, BA Licitra

A Calorimeter for Determining Heat Transmission Characteristics of Windows

RP Bowen, KR Solvason

Thermal Resistances of Various Concrete Masonry Wall Constructions Incorporating Rigid Plastic Foam Insulation

WR Strzepek

Performance of a Group of Well-Insulated Solar Houses in the United Kingdom

JV Alderson, A Guy, B Justin, G Shaw

Case Histories of Moisture Monitoring in Residential Walls

R Kane, G Titley

A Method to Predict the Hour-by-Hour Humidity Ratio of Attic Air

P Cleary, R Sonderegger

Measurement of Air Leakage Properties of Common Residential Insulating Materials

D Jacobson, DT Harrje, GS Dutt

Historical Development of Large Heat Flow Meter Apparatus for Measurements of Thermal Resistance of Insulations

RP Tye, KG Coumou, AO Desjarlais, DM Haines

Thermal Conductivity of Insulants at High Temperature: Reference Materials and Standards

S Klarsfeld, J Boulant, C Langlais

Thermal Performance of the Building Envelope as Influenced by Workmanship

CG Bankvall

Final Report on ASTM Committee C-8 Thermal Conductivity Ceramic Fiber Round Robin

D Ober

Human Protection from Burns by Heated Surfaces—The Problem and Solution

JR Mumaw

Building Component Test Development Using Module Simulators

CC Roberts

Thermal Performance of Metal Furred/Foam Board Insulated Wall Systems

RG Miller, JA Berry, M Sherman

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Developed by Committee: C16

Pages: 728

DOI: 10.1520/STP922-EB

ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-4998-4

ISBN-13: 978-0-8031-0493-8