Food industry
Thermal insulation of water supply, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems with foam rubber materials helps solve a whole range of problems related to operation of this equipment. Resistance to condensate formation, reduction of heat losses, prevention of mould formation and corrosion are obvious advantages of using RU-FLEX products. The products are certified for use in the food industry.
Uninterrupted water supply to food processing plants is a crucial prerequisite for the functioning of production plants and facilities. Pipeline failure, as well as potential negative consequences of using inadequate thermal insulation solutions, can lead to downtime or penalties imposed by the supervisory authorities. RU-FLEX foam rubber insulation successfully resists heat losses in the hot water supply system, condensate, mould and ice formation in the cold-water supply system, as well as the risk of "defrosting" of the system - water freezing in the pipes. Product certification separately approves use of RU-FLEX products in food industry enterprises.
To help choose the right RU-FLEX ST insulation thickness, we have prepared ready-made solutions (basic calculations).
Problem and solution
- 01Reduce heat loss on surfaces and joints of hot water pipes
- Calculation of insulation thickness at standard heat flow density
- 02Protect workers from burns when operating utility systems
- Calculation of insulation thickness at a given temperature on the insulation surface.
- 03Protect pipes and the building from condensation and mould
- Calculation of insulation thickness to prevent condensation from the ambient air onto the thermal insulation cover layer.
Calculation of insulation thickness according to normative heat flux density.
Initial data
- Heat transfer medium: water
- tm = 60 ˚С – coolant temperature in the pipe;
- tо = 25 ˚С –temperature in the shopping center.
According to SP (Construction Regulations) 61.13330.2012 "Thermal insulation of equipment and pipelines" paragraph 6.12: it is allowed to accept the nearest lower thickness of the thermal insulation layer in cases of calculation of temperature on the insulation surface and heat flux density norms, if the difference between the calculated and nominal thickness does not exceed 3 mm.
Steel pipe diameter, mm | Operating mode (24-hour or heating period) | Design thickness of insulation, RU-FLEX ST, mm | Recommended insulation thickness, RU-FLEX ST, mm |
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57 |
> 5000 hours (209 days or more) |
24.85 | T25 |
≤ 5000 hours (208 days or less) |
21,43 | T19 | |
76 |
> 5000 hours (209 days or more) |
26,96 | Т25 |
≤ 5000 hours (208 days or less) |
23,47 | Т25 |
Steel pipe diameter, mm | Operating mode (24-hour or heating period) | Calculated insulation thickness, RU-FLEX ST PROM ALU, mm | Recommended insulation thickness, RU-FLEX ST PROM ALU, mm |
---|---|---|---|
57 |
> 5000 hours (209 days or more) |
22,95 | Т25 |
≤ 5000 hours (208 days or less) |
19,52 | Т19 | |
76 |
> 5000 hours (209 days or more) |
25,09 | Т25 |
≤ 5000 hours (208 days or less) |
21,59 | Т19 |
T-Designation of the tubular material.
Calculations made according to SP 61.13.330.2012 RF
Calculation of insulation thickness according to a given temperature on the insulation surface.
Initial data
- Heat transfer medium: water
- tm = 60 ˚С – coolant temperature in the pipe;
- tо = 25 ˚С –temperature in the shopping center.
According to SP (Construction Regulations) 61.13330.2012, paragraph 6.7.1: for insulated surfaces located in working or service areas of rooms and containing substances with a temperature of 150 °C or lower, the surface temperature of the thermal insulation should not exceed 40 °C.
Steel pipe diameter, mm | Insulation surface temperature not exceeding ˚C | Design thickness of insulation, RU-FLEX ST, mm | Recommended insulation thickness, RU-FLEX ST, mm |
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57 | 40 | 4,18 | Т9 |
76 | 4,24 | Т9 |
Steel pipe diameter, mm | Insulation surface temperature not exceeding ˚C | Calculated insulation thickness, RU-FLEX ST PROM ALU, mm | Recommended insulation thickness, RU-FLEX ST PROM ALU, mm |
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57 | 40 | 6,89 | Т9 |
76 | 7,05 | Т9 |
T-Designation of the tubular material.
Calculations made according to SP 61.13.330.2012 RF
Calculation of insulation thickness to prevent condensation from ambient air on the thermal insulation cover layer.
Initial data
- Heat transfer medium: water
- tm = +5 ˚С – coolant temperature in the pipe;
- tо = +20 ˚С – temperature in the shopping center.
- φ = 65 % — the relative humidity in the shopping centre.
In buildings intended for permanent occupancy, the temperature of the thermal fluid does not exceed 110°C. According to SP (Construction Regulations) 61.13330.2012, thermal insulation materials of flammability groups G3 and G4 may not be used for equipment and pipework.
RU-FLEX ST technical insulation has a flammability group G1 and an operating temperature range from -200 to + 110 °C, which fully complies with the requirements of regulations and codes of practice for technical insulation in residential buildings
Steel pipe diameter, mm | Design thickness of insulation, RU-FLEX ST, mm | Recommended insulation thickness, RU-FLEX ST, mm |
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33,5 | 5,11 | Т6 |
89 | 5,49 | |
159 | 5,62 | Р9/(Т9, Р6, Р6 ) |
219 | 5,67 |
Steel pipe diameter, mm | Calculated insulation thickness, RU-FLEX ST PROM ALU, mm | Recommended insulation thickness, RU-FLEX ST PROM ALU, mm |
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33,5 | 7,01 | Т9 |
89 | 7,68 | |
159 | 7,93 | Р9 / Т9 |
Calculations made according to SP 61.13.330.2012 RF