Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
bulk insulation
English answer:
the second sentence
Added to glossary by
Phong Le
Sep 27, 2007 04:26
16 yrs ago
English term
bulk insulation
English
Tech/Engineering
Engineering (general)
The bulk insulation structure can be dried out with our without the core.
The bulk insulation may not get dried out well by this method unless the tank is kept hot.
In the above, what kind kind of insulation is “bulk insulation”? Thank you for your help.
The bulk insulation may not get dried out well by this method unless the tank is kept hot.
In the above, what kind kind of insulation is “bulk insulation”? Thank you for your help.
Responses
| 5 | the second sentence |
Phong Le
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| 4 +4 | insulation that traps heat in its fibers |
ErichEko ⟹⭐
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Oct 12, 2007 04:04: Phong Le Created KOG entry
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the second sentence
The bulk insulation may not get dried out well by this method unless the tank is kept hot.
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ErichEko ⟹⭐
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insulation that traps heat in its fibers
There are many heat-trapping materials that belong to this category of insulation.
Ref:
Bulk insulation works by trapping pockets of still air between its fibres, retarding the transfer of heat. ... Through retarding the transfer of heat, insulation can make a significant impact on the level of comfort in your home all year round by reducing the amount of warmth escaping during winter and keeping out the heat during summer. Examples of Bulk insulation products that are commonly used include Glasswool, Polyester, Rockwool, Wool blend, loose fill insulation and polystyrene....
Ref:
Bulk insulation works by trapping pockets of still air between its fibres, retarding the transfer of heat. ... Through retarding the transfer of heat, insulation can make a significant impact on the level of comfort in your home all year round by reducing the amount of warmth escaping during winter and keeping out the heat during summer. Examples of Bulk insulation products that are commonly used include Glasswool, Polyester, Rockwool, Wool blend, loose fill insulation and polystyrene....
Peer comment(s):
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Jack Doughty
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Thank you Jack!
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juvera
: Insulation capacity of these materials increases directly with their thickness.(more bulk, more volume; more insulation)Here it is probably applied as a thick paste to make a structure, like a case for an object to be insulated, hence the need for drying
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Thanks Juvera. Your info truly clarifies how they work.
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Alfa Trans (X)
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All the best Marju!
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Lubosh Hanuska
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Thank you webguru!
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Discussion
Your answer was easy to understand.