CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES
ARTICLES & PRESENTATIONS
Interviews
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Interview with Janelle Penny of Buildings Magazine, March, 2012 issue:
How to Choose the Best Insulation
Interview with Christopher Curtland of Buildings Magazine, June, 2012 issue:
Proper Insulation of Chilled Water Pipe Systems
Articles
The following links are articles and presentations by Gordon H. Hart
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A Study of Industrial Refrigeration Insulation, published in the June, 2022 issue of Insulation Outlook magazine (publication of the National Insulation Association).
https://insulation.org/io/articles/a-study-of-industrial-refrigeration-insulation/
Design Conditions for CHW Pipe Insulation Systems to Account for Idle Building Syndrome, presented at a Seminar at the ASHRAE Winter Meeting, February, 2021.
Development of a Mechanical Insulation Installation Guideline for Refrigeration Applications, presented at, and published in the proceedings of, the International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration’s (IIAR’s) Virtual Conference, May, 2020.
Hygrothermal Analyses of Four Different Chilled Water Pipe Insulation Systems in a Hot and Humid Climate, ASHRAE Seminar # 10, Winter Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada, January 27, 2017
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Presentation at the International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR) 2016 Annual Convention, Orlando, FL, March 21, 22, 2016 (presentation above)
Hygrothermal Analyses on Ammonia Refrigeration Pipe Insulation Systems
Recent Developments in Mechanical Insulation Technology, October 1, 2015
https://insulation.org/io/articles/recent-developments-in-mechanical-insulation-technology/
March 22–25, 2015: Case Study – 37th Annual Meeting International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration
July 2013 Issue of Insulation Outlook Magazine:
Improvements in Water Vapor Retarder Jacketing for Use Over Mechanical Insulation
June 6, 2013 NACE Meeting "Bring on the Heat", New Orleans, LA: presentation titled:
Program for CUI Prevention at a Refinery
October 2012 Issue of Insulation Outlook Magazine:
Considerations For Insulation Specifications
January 2012 Issue of Insulation Outlook Magazine:
Saving Energy By Insulating Pipe Components On Steam And Hot Water Distribution Systems
Insulation Outlook Magazine: December 2011 Issue:
Keeping Outdoor Pipe Insulation Dry: Some New Ideas
ASHRAE Journal: October 2011 Issue, pages 42-46
Saving Energy by Insulating Pipe Components on Steam and Hot Water Distribution Systems
July 2011 issue of Insulation Outlook Magazine:
October 2010 issue of Chemical Engineering Magazine:
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Industrial Insulation Systems: Material Selection Factors
Previous Insulation Outlook Articles:
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Insulation Specifications
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Energy Efficiency
ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010 Increases Pipe Insulation Thicknesses
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Energy & Economic payback analyses
Part 1, Selecting Proper Insulation Thickness Helps Increase Energy Efficiency
Part 2, How to Choose Economic Thicknesses of Insulation
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Removable / reusable blankets
Removable Insulation Blankets Pay for Themselves
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Prevention of Corrosion Under Insulation
Toolbox for the Prevention of Corrosion Under Insulation
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Insulation codes & standards
Fire Safety and Thermal Insulation: Sorting out the Details
ASTM C16: Setting The Standards for Insulation
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Insulation Maintenance
Insulation Maintenance: How to Justify the Money
Insulation Jacketing Must Be Maintained to Assure Mechanical Insulation Performance
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Market analysis
U.S. Electric Power Generation: What Direction Will It Go?
U.S. Electrical Power Plant Construction: An Uncertain Future
How Many Barrels of Oil Can Mechanical Insulation Save
The Impact of High Natural Gas Prices on the Mechanical Insulation Industry
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Fire Safety
Fire Safety and Thermal Insulation: Sorting Out the Details
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Selection of insulation and jacketing materials
Mechanical Insulation Basics: Time for a Review, Part 1
Mechanical Insulation Basics: Time for a Review, Part 2
Insulation Materials - Calcium Silicate Block and Pipe
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Marine insulation
Ship Configurations: Insulation Design and Applications
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Insulation systems for high temperature industrial applications
Understanding the Performance of High Temperature Thermal Insulation Materials
(current article - no link available yet)
Insulation Materials - Calcium Silicate Block and Pipe
Pre-Engineered, Pre-Fabricated Panel Insulation systems for Ducts and Equipment:
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Alternative insulation technologies
Grounding the Space Shuttle - NASA's Foam Insulation Problem
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Insulation Installation Issues
Insights for Insulation Installation
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Contributions to sustainability
Insights for Insulation Installation
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Green technologies
Recycling Fiberglass Insulation Into Commercial Board Products