“Saving Energy by Insulating Pipe Components on Steam and Hot Water Distribution Systems”
A great article from Insulation Outlook illustrating the simple insulation solution for bare steam & hot water piping that reduces energy, saves money, protects personnel, and eliminates unnecessary gas emissions.
“In one study, insulating these components has been predicted to comprise 8 percent of buildings’ total fuel use for heating. Payback periods of less than 1 year, and even as short as several months, are common when insulating these previously bare components.”
See the full article here: http://www.insulation.org/io/article.cfm?id=IO120101
