Are there any scalding issues with the pipe insulation supports?
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Hello everyone from CNOOC. Since the pipe supports of insulated pipes are in direct contact with the rigid supports, could the temperature of the pipes be transmitted to those supports, posing a risk of burns due to high temperatures?
Depending on the temperature and distance, it’s possible.
Such pipes generally have compensation devices. Regarding the situation mentioned by the poster, the fixed end is more problematic, while the mobile end is still okay.
The phenomenon you mentioned will not occur. Insulated pipe supports are used for all steam pipes, preventing the steam temperature inside the pipes from being transmitted through the supports. If heat is conducted away, then what will be the heat loss in your steam pipes? However, there is one phenomenon that requires attention: the fixing points of the rain caps on the pipes must not come into contact with the steam pipes, otherwise heat transfer will occur, which not only leads to heat loss but may also cause burns.
Hehe, I’m not sure how one can carry out metal smelting work at 1600°C:L
They should have proper insulation equipment, so as not to be in direct contact with heat sources at least
Yes, metals have excellent heat conductivity
In the pipe rack catalogs, insulation for cold-insulating pipe supports is provided using wooden blocks, but thermal insulation measures are not available for heat-insulating pipe supports, allowing heat to pass through
There are many types of materials available for insulation and heat retention these days. The method of using wood for insulation is hardly used anymore.
The issue of heat conduction needs to be taken into account; choosing pre-made pipe insulation supports can effectively solve this problem.