Cold Insulation
Professional solutions providing condensation control, energy efficiency and equipment protection.
Condensation Control, Energy Efficiency and Equipment Protection
In industrial facilities and HVAC applications, cold insulation is not only an energy-saving type of insulation; It is also a critical engineering application in terms of condensation (sweating) control, corrosion prevention and process stability. When pipelines, tanks, valves and equipment operating at low temperatures are not properly isolated; Condensation forms on surfaces, which leads to serious operational and structural problems over time.
What is Cold Insulation?
Cold insulation; In systems operating below ambient temperature:
- Reduce heat gain
- Prevent surface condensation
- Keeping the process temperature stable
- Minimizing corrosion under insulation (CUI)
It is a special insulation system applied for the purpose of
Condensation (Sweating) Problem and Risks
Condensation occurs when the surface temperature drops below the dew point temperature of the environment. Results:
This situation creates both safety and hygiene risks, especially in food, pharmaceutical, chemical and energy facilities.
Advantages of Cold Insulation
1. Condensation Control
Correct thickness + seamless vapor barrier = dry surface.
2. Energy Efficiency
Heat gain of cold fluids decreases, Chiller/cooling load decreases.
3. Prevention of Corrosion
By preventing moisture ingress, the risk of corrosion under insulation is minimized.
4. Process Stability
Temperature fluctuations are reduced and product quality is maintained.
5. Business Security
Risks of wet floors, dripping and slipping are eliminated.
Materials Used
Elastomeric Rubber (NBR / EPDM)
Material with a closed cell structure, low water vapor diffusion coefficient (high μ), flexible and high condensation resistance.
Polyurethane (PUR/PIR)
Rigid foam suitable for cryogenic and low temperature applications with a low coefficient of thermal conductivity (λ).
Foam Glass
100% closed cell, water-absorbing, vapor-proof, high-compression strength and inorganic material.
Engineering Details
Importance of Vapor Barrier
The most critical element of cold insulation is the continuity of the vapor barrier.
- Preventing water vapor diffusion
- Stop moisture ingress
- Maintain insulation performance
Thickness Calculation
Parameters taken into account in engineering calculations:
- Fluid, Ambient and Dew point temperatures
- relative humidity
- Material λ value and Target surface temperature
Areas of Use
- Chilled water lines
- cooling pipes
- LNG/LPG/Kryogenic tanklar
- cold gas lines
- Air conditioning & ventilation ducts
- cold stores
Deta Industry Approach
- Dew point analysis
- Heat gain calculations
- Appropriate material selection
- Vapor barrier detail design
- Professional application
Frequently Asked Questions (Technical)
Our Area of Expertise
- Perfect Vapor Barrier
- Elastomeric Rubber & Glass Foam
- Control with Thermal Camera
Free Discovery
Let us examine the condensation problems in your cooling lines on site and find solutions.