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STP922
Thermal Insulation: Materials and Systems

Powell FJ, Matthews SL
Pages: 735
Published: 1987

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STP 922 is intended to cover both industrial and residential types of thermal insulation. This collection of 47 papers imparts technical information on:
• Controlling Fuel Costs
• Industrial Applications
• Thermal Performance
• Thermo graphic Measurements
• Materials
• Hot Boxes
• Moisture
• Roofs
• Industrial Applications
• Materials
• Walls and Windows
• Air and Moisture
• Research and Reports.



Table of Contents

Introduction
Matthews S., Powell F.

Thermal Envelope Case History for a School District
Coyle W.

Utilization of Energy Code Compliance Procedures for the Prediction of Commercial Building Annual Fuel Consumption
Worbs H.

Recommendations for the Development of a Residential Energy Standard
Barney G., Cardenas T., Johnson A., McBride M., Wilcox B.

Design Criteria for Underground Insulated Piping Systems
Demetroulis N., Govan F.

A Method for Measuring Heat Loss from Underground Heat Distribution Systems
Ellis W., Fang J., Kusuda T.

Foamed-in-Place Polyurethane Foam Insulation System Design and Application for Low-Temperature Storage Tanks
Duff M.

Prevention of Common Pitfalls Through Engineered Specifications and On-Site Review
Wartan W.

In Situ Measurement of Wall Thermal Performance: Data Interpretation and Apparatus Design Recommendations
de Vinuesa S., Modera M., Sherman M.

Field Measurement of the Thermal Resistance of Office Buildings
Fang J., Grot R.

Air Movements and the Thermal Performance of the Building Envelope
Bankvall C.

Design Heat Loss Factors for Basement and Slab Floors
Bean J., Kusuda T.

Thermal Efficiency of Counterflow Insulation Systems: Possible Applications
Arquis E., Langlais C.

Infrared Inspection Techniques for Assessing the Exterior Envelopes of Office Buildings
Chang Y., Galowin L., Grot R.

Thermographic Inspection of the Installation Quality of Retrofitted Wall Insulation
Ball T., Tsongas G.

Measured Insulation Improvement Potential for Ten U.S. Army Buildings
Flanders S.

Formaldehyde Emissions from Selected Fibrous Glass Insulation Products
Matthews T., Westley R.

The Thermal Properties of Wood—Data Base
Bible G., Cardenas T.

Heat Transfer Through a Still Air Layer
Jaouen J., Klarsfeld S.

A Detailed Verification Procedure for a Guarded Hot Box
Guy A., Nixon J.

Experiences in Identification of Thermal Bridging and Elimination of the Thermal Short
Carre J., Infante L., McCaa D., Pentz E.

Heat Transfer Characteristics of a Masonry Cavity Wall
Van Geem M.

Design Considerations on Guarded and Calibrated Hot Box Apparatus
De Ponte F.

Effects of Moisture on the Thermal Performance of Spray-Applied Insulation Systems
Benner S., Larson D., Modi D.

Field Study on Moisture Problems in Exterior Walls of a Masonry Housing Development on the Coast of the Gulf of Mexico
Achenbach P., Conklin S., Trechsel H.

Thermal Resistance of a Wet Mineral Fiber Insulation
Sandberg P.

Condensation Potential in Wood-Frame Walls
Sherwood G.

Wetting of Polystyrene and Urethane Roof Insulations in the Laboratory and on a Protected Membrane Roof
Greatorex A., Tobiasson W., Van Pelt D.

Risk of Blistering of Built-Up Roofing Membranes Applied to Polyurethane Foam Insulation
Mathey R., Rossiter W.

An Apparatus for Thermal Performance Measurements of Insulated Roof Systems
Childs K., Childs P., Courville G., Griggs E., Walukas D.

Anomalous Behavior of Water Vapor Retarders Applied to Spray-Applied Polyurethane Foam Insulation on Low-Temperature Outdoor Storage Tanks
Batdorf V.

Material Degradation of Thermal Insulating Mineral Fibers
Low N.

Thickness and Density of Loose-Fill Insulations After Installation in Residential Attics
Graves R., McElroy D., Yarbrough D.

Thermal Testing of Reflective Insulations
Hollingsworth M.

Development of Experimental Data on Cellular Plastic Insulations Under Simulated Winter Exposure Conditions
Baker C., Tye R.

Effect of Wall Mass on the Annual Heating and Cooling Loads of Single-Family Residences for Five Selected Climates
Burch D., Cavanaugh K., Licitra B., Walton G.

A Calorimeter for Determining Heat Transmission Characteristics of Windows
Bowen R., Solvason K.

Thermal Resistances of Various Concrete Masonry Wall Constructions Incorporating Rigid Plastic Foam Insulation
Strzepek W.

Performance of a Group of Well-Insulated Solar Houses in the United Kingdom
Alderson J., Guy A., Justin B., Shaw G.

Case Histories of Moisture Monitoring in Residential Walls
Kane R., Titley G.

A Method to Predict the Hour-by-Hour Humidity Ratio of Attic Air
Cleary P., Sonderegger R.

Measurement of Air Leakage Properties of Common Residential Insulating Materials
Dutt G., Harrje D., Jacobson D.

Historical Development of Large Heat Flow Meter Apparatus for Measurements of Thermal Resistance of Insulations
Coumou K., Desjarlais A., Haines D., Tye R.

Thermal Conductivity of Insulants at High Temperature: Reference Materials and Standards
Boulant J., Klarsfeld S., Langlais C.

Thermal Performance of the Building Envelope as Influenced by Workmanship
Bankvall C.

Final Report on ASTM Committee C-8 Thermal Conductivity Ceramic Fiber Round Robin
Ober D.

Human Protection from Burns by Heated Surfaces—The Problem and Solution
Mumaw J.

Building Component Test Development Using Module Simulators
Roberts C.

Thermal Performance of Metal Furred/Foam Board Insulated Wall Systems
Berry J., Miller R., Sherman M.

Author Index


Subject Index


Committee: C16
Paper ID: STP922-EB
DOI: 10.1520/STP922-EB
ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-4998-4

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