The suction line of a refrigeration system is normally insulated with a flexible, closed-cell elastomeric material. Insulating the suction line is done to prevent condensate from developing and dripping off. It also limits the amount of heat added to the refrigerant as it travels back to the compressor.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced 12 projects to develop new HVAC and insulation technologies as well as open source energy-efficiency software to help homes and commercial buildings save energy and money.
The cold insulation market is expected to reach a net value of more than $4.8 billion by 2018, according to a report by MarketsandMarkets, a global research and consulting company.
Pittsburgh Corning Corp., a manufacturer of insulation products, announced that its Modified Third Amended Plan of Reorganization was confirmed by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. The confirmation moves the company one step closer to emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
The global market for insulation was valued at $32.5 billion in 2011, and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3 percent from 2012 to 2018, according to a report from Transparency Market Research.
Covertech announced that it has been granted three new patents for its rFOIL™ insulation. These follow the earlier grant of two U.S. patents and two Canadian patents.
Phoenix Home Performance now owns a Graco Reactor E-8p, which the contractor uses to install polyurethane and no-heat foam insulation in order to improve the energy efficiency of homes.
For homeowners in the Syracuse, N.Y., area, the objective was to find new or improved strategies for exterior building solutions in regard to insulation that will provide extensive energy-savings benefits.
Comprised of natural cotton composed of recycled denim, the EcoShield is a natural fiber insulation. According to the manufacturer, the liner provides superb sound absorption, consistent thermal performance, and is IAQ friendly.
Rotobrush International® LLC, a leading manufacturer of air duct cleaning equipment, supplies, and video inspection systems, has announced a partnership with Intec, Frederick, Colo., a leading manufacturer of portable insulation machines and accessories.