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Pipe Insulation Thickness Selection

Proper insulation thickness prevents condensation on chilled water pipes and reduces heat loss on hot water pipes.

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Key Considerations

  • 1Chilled water: prevent surface condensation
  • 2Hot water: minimize heat loss
  • 3Thickness depends on temperature differential
  • 4Vapor barrier required for cold pipes

Applicable Standards

ASHRAE 90.1ASHRAE Handbook

Scenario Parameters

pipe Outer Diameter
60
fluid Temperature
7
ambient Temperature
24
insulation Conductivity
0.035
max Heat Loss
25
service Type
cooling

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