Rocklap sections will give effective protection for the lifetime of the pipes that they insulate. The royal arena in copenhagen will host thousands of people for concerts, sports, and other cultural events. Timsa guidance for achieving compliance with part l of the. Rockwool comfortboard 80 is a rigid mineral wool insulation sheathing board that is noncombustible, waterrepellent, fireresistant and sound absorbent. Thickness of rockwool insulation for warm air ducts taken from bs 5422 temperature difference recommended between air inside duct thickness of and ambient stillair duct insulation c mm 1040 25 50 50 60 rockwool ductwrap calculation of length the calculation t o determine t he length of ductwrap required to insulate the pipe or duct is. Metal mesh faced mats and mattresses and can be used to satisfy bs 5422 specification for the use of thermal insulating materials. Kooltherm pipe insulation can directly contribute towards the award of several credits under the previous and current versions of breeam.
Thickness of rockwool insulation for warm air ducts taken from bs 5422. Hot thermal insulation specification inspection for industry. Rockwool offer a full technical advice service to assist the appropriate selection of products, their correct application and to discuss any special considerations necessary at the design stage to ensure trouble free installation and use. Thickness of relative humidity condensation insulation. Rockwool sp 60 and sp 120 firestop slabs have been tested and assessed in accordance with bs 476. Bonded preformed mineral wool pipe sections and can be used to satisfy bs 5422. Mineral wool duct slab insulation bim object definition.
They also comply with bp engineering standard 172 with regards to water repellency at higher temperatures. Wired mat insulation for high temperature applications cisfb 2krm1 2 january 2005 replaces july 2004 issue standards and approvals rockwool wired mats comply with the requirements of bs 39583. Rockwool insulation and acoustic products contribute to creating enjoyable guest experiences as well as to the sustainability and recyclability of the building. The following tables are for general guidance only. Rockwool ductslab satisfies the requirements of bs 39585, specification for bonded manmade mineral fibre slabs. Prorox ps 961 uk is a preformed high density stone wool pipe section. Ductslab and ductwrap dec 08 rockwool pipe insulation. C external surface emissivity minimum thickness of rockwool ductwrap mm 0. Thickness of relative humidity condensation rockwool insulation. A typical aqueous extract of rockwool insulation is neutral or slightly alkaline ph 7 to 9. Description ductwrap is a lightweight, flexible insulation roll faced. Open the catalog to page 4 ductwrap and ductslab typical specification clauses for ductwork the following specifications are for guidance purposes only and should be read in conjunction with.
Thermal insulation roll rockwool thermal insulation roll is a medium density mineral wool insulation developed specifically for thermal performance in loft spaces. The required thickness of ductslab and ductwrap insulation will depend on such factors as duct air temperatures, ambient air temperatures and the designed heat losses. Ck o rockwool lo rockwool ltd 2 ck o rockwool lo rockwool ltd 3 overview bs 5422. Noncombustible, achieving a classification of a1 in accordance with bs en 5011. Bs 5422 is not a prescriptive document and recognises that there are many reasons why the insulation of pipes, tanks.
Bs 39585, specification for bonded manmade mineral fibre slabs. Method for specifying thermal insulating materials. Satisfy the requirements of bs 5422 method for specifying thermal insulating materials for pipes, tanks, vessels ductwork and equipment, no cfcs or hcfcs are used in the manufacture of rockwool materials. Thickness of relative humidity condensation rockwool. This standard covers the insulation of plant and equipment containing fluids at temperatures above 80cand up to 750c. The wired mat is especially suitable for industrial installations where high temperature and vibration resistance is required. Domestic handbook 2010 and nondomestic handbook 2010 sections 6 energy. Kooltherm pipe insulation pipe insulation kingspan. As with bs 5422, this guidance deals with both pipework and ductwork. Prorox wm 970uk can also be supplied water repellent grade to meet the bp engineering standard 172. As a noncombustible material, it can withstand temperatures of up to. The vapour barrier material of the mineral wool duct slab insulation. Rock wool preformed pipe section rockwool preformed pipe section conforming astm c 547 and equivalent bs39584 is intended for the thermoacoustic insulation and fire protection of pipe works operating at temperatures up to 780.
Rockwool ductslab and ductwrap can be used to satisfy the requirements of bs 5422 method for specifying thermal insulating materials. Rockwool does not thermally age and therefore the thicknesses shown can be relied upon to provide the required insulation performance for the lifetime of the host structure. This article provides you with example hot thermal insulation specification that is used in industrial plant design and construction. Thermal insulation products for building equipment and industrial installations. They also comply with bp engineering standard 172 with regards to. Rock wool insulating materials tuffinsul slabs manufacturer. Prorox sl 950 uk slabs can also be supplied in a special water repellent grade to meet the bp engineering standard 172. Environment rockwool insulation products are, and always have been, free from gases that are harmful to the environment. Our stone wool insulation can be used in multiple interior partition wall assemblies, both in steel or wood stud wall cavities. Minimum thickness of rockwool to prevent condensation taken from bs 5422, ambient air temperature 25c, 80% rh nominal od water of pipe mm at 5c at 10c 17 to 21 25. Rockwool has been proved in service for over 50 years in all types of exposure. This booklet is intended as a brief guide to the economic thickness of insulation for hot pipes, and therefore references are made throughout to the extensive documentation available from the insulation industry and the british standards institution bsi. Rockwool insulation is chemically compatible with all types of pipes, equipment and fittings.
They do not ignite, spread flame, evolve heat, or develop smoke, so they are non combustible material. Guidance is given in bs 5970 regarding the treatment of austenitic stainless steel pipework and fittings. The sections are supplied split and hinged for easy snapon assembly, and are especially suitable for the thermal and acoustic insulation of industrial pipe work. Thermal insulation products for buildingsfactory made mineral wool mw productsspecification, and satisfy the requirements of bs 5422 method for specifying thermal insulating materials for pipes, tanks, vessels ductwork and equipment. Rockwool technical insulation prorox industrial insulation product data sheet. All bsi british standards available online in electronic and print formats.
Prorox wm 970 uk is a lightly bonded heavy stone wool mat stitched on galvanised wired mesh with galvanised wire. Rockwool lrb mattress is made from inorganic rock wool, defined as mineral wool in is 8183, bs 3533. Mineral wool at 25mm thickness on a 22mm pipe was taken as the reference point for. Thickness of rockwool insulation for warm air ducts. The structure of the fibres in rockwool slabs makes them ideal for use as a sound absorber, with. If there is a temperature differential between the process and ambient conditions, heat will flow from the higher to the lower temperature. The vapour barrier material of the mineral wool pipe section insulation. Bs 5422 method for specifying thermal insulating materials for pipes, tanks, vessels, ductwork and equipment operating within. Insulation thickness minimum an example value being to bs 5422. Minimum thickness of rockwool to prevent condensation taken from bs 5422, ambient air temperature 25c, 80% rh nominal od water of pipe mm at 5c at 10c 17 to 21 25 27 to 34 42 48 to 60 76 80 to 114 140 169 to 245 273 20 25 30 35 40 35 30 40 50 typical specification pipes to be insulated with mm thick rockwool rocklap.
Description ductslab is a semirigid insulation slab, faced with reinforced aluminium foil. Rockwool blanket with aluminum facing 7 micron thickness nominal insulation thickness, 25150 mm density. Bs 5422 is not a prescriptive document and recognises that there are many reasons why the insulation of pipes, tanks, vessels, ductwork and equipment may be required. The slabs from which lamella mat is cut satisfy the requirements of bs 3958. The reaction to fire classification of the mineral wool duct slab insulation. Rockwool ltd 4 thickness of rockwool insulation for warm air ducts taken from bs 5422. Bs 5422 is not a prescriptive document and recognises that there are many reasons why the insulation of pipes, tanks, vessels. Bs 5422 is arguably the most important industrywide standard for determining and specifying the requirements for thermal insulation used on pipework and equipment. Method for specifying t hermal insulating mat erials. Rockwool produce a full range of free technical literature to help.
They also comply with bp engineering standard 172 with regards to water repellency at. Ignitability spread of flame heat evolved smoke developed 020 010 010 010 exposure to an atmosphere of 50 and 95% relative humidity for 96 hours results. Prorox sl 950 uk is a strong, rigid slab, specially developed for the thermal and acoustic insulation of boilers, columns and vessels up to intermediate temperatures. Importantly, the appropriate insulation thicknesses taken from bs 5422 and used on pipework will be eligible for enhanced capital allowances ecas. The pipe insulation is manufactured from long noncombustible rock fibers with a high performance binder. Insulation process manual illustrates these systems. Med classed ships dtlr mca approval rockwool prorox slabs are rated noncombustible in accordance with iso 1182 and imo a. The reaction to fire classification of the mineral wool pipe section insulation. Mineral wool pipe section insulation bim object definition. For community heating systems, where the central heat source is within the overall building, it should be handled as part of a nondomestic provision and pipework and ductwork insulation should be applied accordingly. Rockwool stone wool insulation does not thermally age and therefore the thicknesses shown can be relied upon to provide the required insulation performance for the lifetime of the host structure.
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