Hot pipe insulation forms an important part of the ROCKWOOL Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) range.
Hot pipes are widely used for heating and warm water distribution in large buildings and complexes, such as airports, factories and high-rise residential blocks.
The distances travelled by hot pipes can be long, and the spaces they pass through extremely cold.
Insulation acts to keeps the heat inside the pipes while air or water is being transported from the boiler/heating system to central heating units. This helps ensure minimal temperature loss while in transit, and a comfortable indoor atmosphere.
Installing quality hot pipe insulation means less energy is needed to maintain the desired temperature levels.
Fire resilient insulation is also essential for fire protection in HVAC systems. Hot piping may run through construction or factory sites that are full of people – or apartment buildings where people sleep. Shielding workers and occupants from the high temperatures inside, and possible fire hazards, is vital.
Insulating hot pipes can reduce energy costs by more than 20 percent. This often results in a return on investment within several years of installing.
To help calculate how much insulation you need, and at what thickness, we can work with you to understand the unit you will be insulating.
We can do this by looking at the temperature of the piping when it is in both full and medium operation, as well as the conditions and humidity in the environment where the pipes are. Finally, we’ll consider any additional measurements that need to be factored in around the pipes to come to a final total.
Use our ROCKWOOL U-value calculator to determine the thermal performance of the building’s walls/roofs, and possible cost savings. For more details on technical specifications, visit our ROCKSPEC Specification Toolkit.
ROCKWOOL products offer the highest levels of performance and quality. We have a considerable amount of experience in supplying premium stone wool.
Key benefits:
Groningen Seaports in The Netherlands constructed a 2.7km bio steam pipe, as part of a network of over-ground steam pipelines to send heat generated in plants to nearby businesses.
Keeping heat inside that pipe while in transit, without significant temperature loss, was vital for delivering energy efficient and sustainable heating.
ProRox ROCKWOOL insulation was used, with 250mm thick stone wool pipe sections. This solution was designed to limit heat loss, largely maintaining the 300°C temperature that it entered the pipeline at (with only a loss of a couple of degrees) and ensuring efficient transportation of heat.
The sustainable solutions installed have ensured a safe supply of energy to local businesses – in an energy efficient way.
Our solutions can be installed across various types of piping with ease.
Key tips:
Our products make constructions more energy efficient. Stone wool’s smart fibre structure ensures there are less gaps in the insulation for heat to escape7.
This keeps heat in the pipe and lowers the amount of energy needed to heat buildings. That means we’re helping the building sector improve their renovation tech, while making inefficient carbon and energy intensive buildings more efficient8.
Stone wool insulation can also be fully recycled and repurposed into new products, breathing fresh life into used materials9.
Your business may qualify for local financial support or tax incentives when installing insulation. Check the relevant details in your market.
[1] FIW, Durability Project Mineral Wool (2016), p. 29, Chapter 7 “Conclusions and Outlook” + EN 13162 “Thermal insulation products for buildings - Factory made mineral wool (MW) products – Specification. https://www.fiw-muenchen.de/media/pdf/fiw_jahresbericht_2016_engl.pdf
[2] https://www.rockwoolgroup.com/why-stone-wool/fire-resilience/
[3] https://www.rockwoolgroup.com/why-stone-wool/acoustic-capabilities/
[4] ROCKWOOL Group, Sustainability Report 2019, p. 17. https://www.rockwoolgroup.com/about-us/sustainability/sustainability-report/
[7] Mapping and Analysis of the current and future (2020-2030) heating/cooling fuel deployment. Fraunhofer and alia 2016. https://ec.europa.eu/energy/studies/mapping-and-analyses-current-and-future-2020-2030-heatingcooling-fuel-deployment_en
[8] FIW, Durability Project Mineral Wool (2016). https://www.fiw-muenchen.de/media/pdf/fiw_jahresbericht_2016_engl.pdf
[9] IPCC 2018 Report, Chapter 2, p. 65. https://www.ipcc.ch/sr15/download/
[10] ROCKWOOL Group, Sustainability Report 2019, pp. 17, 35. https://www.rockwoolgroup.com/about-us/sustainability/sustainability-report/
