Energy Savings
Customers like you save energy with Coverflex removable insulation blankets
Energy savings: Its no secret that Plant Managers should purchase removable insulation blankets for valves, flanges, offshore platforms, turbines and other frequently maintained equipment instead of traditional insulation. To prove that point, we can even perform a free energy conservation study at your plant to show how decreased energy expenses and a reduction in labor costs are associated with valves, flanges, pipes and turbines covered with custom removable insulation blankets following routine maintenance activities. Due to the cost of energy and labor, the investment in removable and reusable insulation blankets will quickly contribute to the company’s bottom line.
Who saves the most energy and money with Coverflex removable insulation blankets?
Refineries, chemical plants and energy plants are our most common customers purchasing removable insulation blankets and jackets today. Why use removable insulation? The answer is simple. Thermal energy is harnessed and used to operate the facility. Removable insulation blankets or jackets reduce excess heat loss. In other words, the Coverflex removable insulation reduces the amount of heat energy used to power the facility. This reduces costs.
What are the costs of removable insulation blankets and jackets? The expense to have custom replaceable insulation installed literally pays for itself by reducing energy costs to a commercial facility. Its clear customization of removable insulation blankets or jackets save money by reducing heat loss. So now you might be asking yourself if any case studies exist showing the cost savings as a result of installing custom insulation blankets?
Coverflex has partnered with oil refineries and chemical plants all over the world to help them save money by reducing labor and energy costs.
This case study comparing removable blankets versus traditional insulation showed a $69,000 savings in cost after the very first maintenance cycle.
The return on investment (ROI) on purchasing removable insulation blankets is rapid. Often the ROI is realized before the installation of the new removable insulation is complete. Energy efficiencies of 95 percent were achieved on surfaces that were 600degrees when the removable insulation was properly installed in commercial facilities.
Install Removable Insulation on Valves and Fitting
The table below summarizes energy savings due to the use of insulating valve covers for a range of valve sizes and operating temperatures. These values were calculated using a computer program that meets the requirements of ASTM C 680—Heat Loss and Surface Temperature Calculations. Energy savings is defined as the difference in heat loss between the uninsulated valve and the insulated valve operating at the same temperature.
Install Removable Insulation on Valves and Fitting
*Based on installation of a 1-inch thick insulating pad on an ANSI 150-pound-class flanged valve with an ambient temperature of 65°F and zero wind speed.
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Energy Calculator for Equipment (Vertical Flat Surfaces)
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Energy Calculator for Horizontal Piping
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Mechanical Insulation Financial Calculator
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Personnel Protection Calculator for Horizontal Piping
​Learn more about the energy saving benefits of Coverflex removable insulation blankets as featured in Gas Technology Magazine.
View the video from Southwest Insulation Contractors Association Overview about the energy saving benefits of Coverflex’s insulation.
Energy Tips
Insulate Steam Distribution and Condensate Return Lines.
https://www.energystar.gov/ia/business/industry/insulate.pdf