How to insulate a distillation tower
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As the title suggests, what kind of insulation method would be the best to use? :handshake
If it’s not too thick, wrap it in insulation material
Insulating cotton or alumina felt, with 0.5 mm aluminum sheet on the outside.
Silicate particles of 80–100 mm in size, with galvanized aluminum sheet on the outside
Wrap it with insulation foam, and then cover it tightly with aluminum foil.
Rock wool, 80-100mm.
Insulating, rock salt, 100, with aluminum coating. Cooling, polyurethane, 100, with aluminum coating
Distillation towers are generally insulated with insulation cotton.
We use rock wool combined with galvanized iron sheet for insulation.
The methods used by those upstairs are all common ones. Additional note: The surface temperature of the distillation tower needs to be taken into account ； The installation location of the tower in the device and its surrounding environment, etc. The selection of appropriate insulation materials and the exterior covering materials should be determined based on the requirements of the tower. Whether the surface material is made of radiation-resistant or light-absorbing materials, as well as issues related to lightning protection. If the surface temperature of the tower is high, heat-resistant insulation materials must be used ； If the tower surface is at low temperature, surface radiation shielding materials need to be considered. It would be best if the original poster provided a detailed description of the distillation tower to facilitate discussion among everyone. (For reference)
Insulation foam plus aluminum foil – that’s how we do it in our company
It can’t be generalized; the type of insulation material used is related to various factors such as the ambient temperature and the temperature of the tower. Whether to use rock wool, polyurethane, or aluminum silicate depends on the specific circumstances, while the thickness is calculated. The aluminum sheet on the outside is a protective layer, used for aesthetic reasons; otherwise, materials such as asphalt shingles could also be used
Most of them use insulation foam for insulation, with aluminum sheeting on the outside.