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- Title
MECHANICAL INSULATION, THE FORGOTTEN TECHNOLOGY.
- Abstract
The article focuses on the role of mechanical insulation as premier energy saver in the construction industry. It highlights the elimination or reduction of insulation from mechanical systems, which is inferred to be one of the first things to be reduced from projects despite of the timely payback it offers. Other topics include the implications of reducing or eliminating mechanical insulation, reasons why it is reduced or eliminated, and the proper use of mechanical insulation.
- Subjects
INSULATING materials; BUILDING design &; construction; ENERGY conservation in construction industry; CONSTRUCTION industry &; the environment; SUSTAINABLE buildings
- Publication
ASHRAE Journal, 2016, Vol 58, Issue 7, p88
- ISSN
0001-2491
- Publication type
Article