Fiber glass or foam glass pipe and fitting insulation
Reference: H.3.2
LEME Mitigation
To reduce heat losses of the steam network
Applicable to any steam or hot water boiler house
mini 50 mm thickess ; Metal coated fiber glass or rockwool
Estimated pay back time short term : 2-4 years, medium term: 4-6 years, long term : 6-8 years (*)
Short/medium term
For steam and condensate recovery network
The U.S. DOE estimates that the installation of insulation on valves, pipes, and fittings can reduce steam system energy use by 1-3% (U.S. DOE 2006c).