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RoofFoam Miscellaneous Applications<\/strong><\/p> Applications: Barges, Tanks, & Removable Blankets<\/strong> The simple beauty of removable insulating blankets is the concept of “once and done.” Once the blankets are fabricated, they can be removed, reapplied, and reused. This is in sharp contrast to traditional rigid insulation, which tends to deteriorate if subjected to the continual application and removal common to equipment that needs frequent maintenance. For example, maintenance involved in packing valves requires removing insulation at least annually. The rigid board insulation typically used tends to break apart when removed. So, new insulation needs to be applied during each maintenance cycle, adding to costs and extending downtime<\/p> Energy Savings<\/strong> Removable insulation blankets can be fabricated to fit any surface or equipment configuration. Special fabrics can be incorporated to resist leaking liquids, and removable blankets are ideal for situations requiring continual removal and reapplication. These capabilities offer the opportunity to achieve dramatic savings in energy costs when removable’s are applied to previously un insulated equipment.<\/p> Here’s an example of the savings one plant achieved by covering previously un insulated valves with removable insulating blankets. In less than six months, the plant’s energy cost savings covered the original cost of fabricating and installing the removable blankets.<\/p> Using a formula developed by the Department of Energy, the energy and dollar savings of covering 12 un insulated valves was determined as follows:<\/p> 100% Guaranty on labor and material. This guarantee applies to any job, regardless of the location, no matter how small. A small job for you is a large responsibility for us. No matter where, when, or how\u2014we will be there.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
<\/strong>RoofFoam three pound spray foam insulation forms a self-flashing, monolithic membrane, perfect for new construction or retrofit projects.<\/p>
Three pound spray foam for roofs and cold storage tanks (Fire Rating: UL-790 Class A).
Blowing Agent – 245fa Enovate<\/li><\/ul>
Liquid pour system: Low density, rigid polyurethane foam for cavity fill.
Blowing Agent – 245fa Enovate<\/li>
Adhesive: Slow reactivity foam for adhesion for insulation board and felt-backed single ply to various substrates.<\/li><\/ul>
Design, Fabrication, and Installation<\/strong><\/p>
Despite rising energy costs, and the obvious benefits of insulation in controlling energy usage, some maintenance managers opt to leave problem areas un insulated. This is often the case with irregular surfaces, environments where water, oil, or other liquids tend to drip and degrade traditional insulation products, equipment that is hard to access, or in places where frequent maintenance is required.<\/p>
8,270 Btu per hour x 8,760 hours x 0.80 = 58 MMBtu….
Annual Dollar Savings
58 MMBtu x $8\/MMBtu = $464 per 6-inch gate valve…
Estimated Payback Period
Removable blankets at an installed cost of approximately $200 each equals 5.2-month return on investment.<\/li>