scholarly journals Waste Utilization: Insulation Panel from Recycled Polyurethane Particles and Wheat Husks

Materials ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (19) ◽  
pp. 3075
Author(s):  
Štěpán Hýsek ◽  
Pavel Neuberger ◽  
Adam Sikora ◽  
Ondřej Schönfelder ◽  
Gianluca Ditommaso
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Winter Wheat ◽  
Polyurethane Foam ◽  
Thermal Insulation ◽  
Waste Utilization ◽  
Waste Materials ◽  
Uptake Coefficient ◽  
Coefficient Of Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Nominal Density ◽  
Wheat Husk

This study provides a solution for the utilization of two waste materials, namely the residues of soft polyurethane foam from the production of mattresses and winter wheat husks. Thermal insulation panels with a nominal density of 50–150 kg/m3, bonded one-component moisture curing polyurethane adhesive, were developed, and the effect of the ratio between recycled polyurethane foam and winter wheat husk on internal bond strength, compressive stress at 10% strain, water uptake, coefficient of thermal conductivity, and volumetric heat capacity was observed. The developed composite materials make use of the very good thermal insulation properties of the two input waste materials, and the coefficient of thermal conductivity of the resulting boards achieves excellent values, namely 0.0418–0.0574 W/(m.K). The developed boards can be used as thermal insulation in the structures of environmentally friendly buildings.

Unused Plant Waste and Thermal Insulation Composition Boards on their Basis

2021 ◽  
Vol 887 ◽  
pp. 480-486
Author(s):  
T.N. Vachnina ◽  
I.V. Susoeva ◽  
A.A. Titunin ◽  
S.V. Tsybakin
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Thermal Insulation ◽  
Wood Fiber ◽  
Mineral Wool ◽  
Wood Waste ◽  
Insulation Material ◽  
Plant Fibers ◽  
Coefficient Of Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Plant Waste ◽  
Technology Of Production

Many plant wastes are not currently used in production, they are disposed of in landfills or incinerated. The aim of this study is to develop a composite thermal insulation material from unused spinning waste of flax and cotton fibers and soft wood waste. Samples of thermal insulation materials from plant waste were made by drying using the technology of production of soft wood fiber boards. For composite board defined physico-mechanical characteristics and thermal conductivity. The experiment was carried out according to a second-order plan, regression models of the dependences of the material indicators on the proportion of the binder additive, drying temperature and the proportion of wood waste additives were developed. The study showed that composites from unused spinning waste of plant fibers and soft wood waste have the necessary strength under static bending, the swelling in thickness after staying in water is much lower in comparison with the performance of boards from other plant fillers. The coefficient of thermal conductivity of the boards is comparable with the indicator for mineral wool boards.

Production of Thermal Insulation Composite Material Based on Polymers

2012 ◽  
Vol 535-537 ◽  
pp. 239-242
Author(s):  
Alena Kalužová ◽  
Jan Pěnčík ◽  
Libor Matějka ◽  
Libor Matějka ◽  
Tomáš Pospíšil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Composite Material ◽  
Thermal Insulation ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Sustainable Construction ◽  
Glass Waste ◽  
Particle Composite ◽  
Coefficient Of Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Uniform Dispersion

Recycling of materials is an important point of sustainable construction. The aim is to find a compromise between energy saving, economy and ecology. The contribution discusses the production of thermal insulation composite material made of polymers. Uniform dispersion of grains of foamy glass waste (filler) in polymer filling from recycled thermoplastics induces formation of particle composite. The production supports usage of secondary raw materials. Decisive properties in choosing the materials to be applied include mainly the coefficient of thermal conductivity, density, compressive strength and water absorption.

scholarly journals MINERAL WOOL COMPOSITE WITH THE USE OF SAPONITE-CONTAINING MINING INDUSTRY WASTE

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 21-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Drozdyuk ◽  
Arkadiy Ayzenshtadt ◽  
M. Frolova ◽  
Rama Shanker Rama Shanker Verma
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Thermal Insulation ◽  
Mining Industry ◽  
Basalt Fiber ◽  
Linear Increase ◽  
Mineral Wool ◽  
Basalt Fibers ◽  
Thermal Insulating ◽  
Coefficient Of Thermal Conductivity

the paper shows the possibility of producing a thermal insulating composite based on basalt fibers and sapo-nite-containing mining waste. A method for manufacturing thermal insulating composites from hydro-mass with different contents of the mixture components is proposed. Basalt fibers were used as a filler, and pre-mechanoactivated saponite-containing material (SCM) was used as a binder. It was found experimentally that depending on the composition of composites, the coefficient of thermal conductivity varies from 0.1109 to 0.1342 W/(m•K), and the compressive strength – from 0.45 to 0.93 MPa. In addition, it was found that thermal modification of composites at temperatures up to 1200°C significantly (up to 3 times) increases the compressive strength of composites, while not affecting the coefficient of thermal conductivity. The ex-periments to determine the conductivity of the composite “basalt fiber – SСM” depending on its moisture content showed that the obtained composite is characterized by intense and linear increase in the values of conductivity when the humidity of the sample to 12% and further increase in humidity practically does not change the values of the coefficient of thermal conductivity. Comparison of the studied thermal insulation composite with known structural thermal insulation materials in terms of its thermal insulation and strength characteristics showed that it is comparable to gas and foam blocks. It should also be noted that this material is environmentally safe and can withstand high temperatures without collapsing.

scholarly journals Hygrothermal modelling of masonry blocks filled with thermal insulation

2018 ◽  
Vol 163 ◽  
pp. 08006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Balázs Nagy
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Polyurethane Foam ◽  
Thermal Insulation ◽  
Energy Performance ◽  
Mineral Wool ◽  
Filling Material ◽  
Physical Simulations ◽  
Heat And Moisture Transport ◽  
Heat And Moisture ◽  
Thermal Insulations

Ceramic brick as building material has been used for thousands of years. Nowadays, the energy performance of new products has to meet rigorous requirements; therefore, in the design of new ceramic masonry blocks, building physical simulations are essential. The aim of this research is to evaluate existing masonry block shapes filled with different thermal insulation using conjugated heat and moisture transport finite element simulations with material properties measured in laboratory. The research compared four different internal structures: trapezoidal, triangular, rectangular, and with mixed shaped gaps according to existing masonry blocks. In the gaps, different thermal insulations were considered, such as mineral wool, expanded perlite and polyurethane foam. The research demonstrated that the perlite as filling material does not have a great effect on thermal conductivity comparing to unfilled blocks; however, polyurethane foam with an optimal internal structure can improve the thermal performance. Manufacturing inaccuracies in the materials’ hygrothermal properties influences their performance, since a little difference in thermal conductivity has a noticeable impact on thermal transmittance, and it may result in underperformance according to regulations.

APPLICATION OF MODERN PRE-INSULATED PIPES TO INCREASE THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF CENTRALIZED HEAT SUPPLY SYSTEMS

2020 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 74-82
Author(s):  
I.K. Bozhko
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Polyurethane Foam ◽  
Thermal Insulation ◽  
Diffusion Barrier ◽  
Thermal Characteristics ◽  
District Heating ◽  
Environmental Parameters ◽  
Heating System ◽  
District Heating System ◽  
Heating Networks

The article is devoted to a review of manufacturing technologies and methods for counteracting the effects of aging and destruction of a ball of thermal insulation in previously insulated pipes (PIP) of heating networks. The thermophysical characteristics of various blowing agents are compared; the superiority of cyclopentane in both thermophysical and environmental parameters is shown. The basic technologies for the production of pre-insulated pipe wires are considered. The advantages of «conti» technology using a diffusion barrier are highlighted. It is shown that for polyurethane foam, the main factor that suppresses heat transfer through PUR type thermal insulation is the low thermal conductivity of the gas mixture, which is "sealed" in the foam cells. The analysis of the influence of “aging” of the heat-insulating shell, namely, the diffusion of oxygen molecules into the structure of polyurethane foam, is carried out, and its negative effect on the thermal characteristics of the heat-insulating material is shown. Oxygen diffusion leads to a gradual increase in the value of the coefficient of thermal conductivity of the heat-insulating shell, and as a result, increases heat loss by the pipeline. The results of predictive calculations confirmed the effectiveness of the use of diffusion barriers in the manufacture of PIP. It is shown that when using PIP with a diffusion barrier, unproductive heat energy losses decrease on average by 20–21%, which, in turn, leads to a decrease in the amount of payments to end consumers and an increase in the quality and efficiency of district heating systems. It is also noted that polymer pre-insulated pipelines are practically not inferior in strength and reliability to steel PIP and at the same time, they have several advantages over steel PIP. It is recommended to increase the use of polymer PIP in the reconstruction of heating networks of the district heating system.

Orthogonal Experimental Study on Thermal Insulation Mortar Containing Mixed Ceramic Sand and Vitrified Micro Bead Aggregates

2012 ◽  
Vol 450-451 ◽  
pp. 659-662
Author(s):  
Zhi Lling Xie ◽  
Lin Zhu Sun ◽  
Fang Yang
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Experimental Study ◽  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Thermal Insulation ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Orthogonal Experiments ◽  
Coefficient Of Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Mixed Ceramic ◽  
Relevant Factors ◽  
Density Coefficient

Mixed light aggregates can effectively reduce the coefficient of thermal conductivity of composite materials. Through orthogonal experiments of thermal insulation mortar containing mixed ceramic sand and vitrified micro bead aggregates, we analyzed the law of influence of relevant factors on the dry bulk density, coefficient of thermal conductivity and compressive strength of mortar containing mixed ceramic sand and vitrified micro bead aggregates and provided basic data for further improvement of such thermal insulation mortar so as to promote the development and application of high performance thermal insulation materials.

Study on the Thermal Insulation Performance of PAN Pre-Oxidised Fibre Felts

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (3(141)) ◽  
pp. 27-37
Author(s):  
Xiaoming Zhao ◽  
Yuanjun Liu ◽  
Tenglong Liang
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Thermal Insulation ◽  
Silica Aerogel ◽  
Orthogonal Experiment ◽  
Excellent Thermal Stability ◽  
Coefficient Of Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Insulation Performance

In this paper, an orthogonal experiment of 3 factors and 3 levels was firstly designed to prepare PAN pre-oxidised fibre felts with good thermal insulation properties; the range method was used to analyse the result of the orthogonal experiment, and finally the tensile properties and thermal stability were tested. Finally, pre-oxidised fibre felt composites for the coating of silica aerogel were prepared using the coating process to compound silica aerogel on re-oxidised fibre felts. Firstly, the influence of the content of silica aerogel on the heat insulation performance of the coated composite materials was analysed, and then a test of the coefficient of thermal conductivity, an experiment on the back temperature, and characterisations of the tensile properties and thermal stability of the composite coating of pre-oxidised fibre felt composites of the coating of silica aerogel were carried out. Results showed that through analysis of the orthogonal experiment, we can state that the best preparation process of pre-oxidised fibre needled felts was as follows: needle number – 2, needle depth – 8 mm, and needle frequency – 140 times/min. The transverse tensile strength of PAN pre-oxidised fibre needled felts prepared by crossly webbing of PAN pre-oxidised fibres was superior to the longitudinal tensile strength; thermogravimetric analysis showed that the pre-oxidised fibre needled felts had excellent thermal stability. The coefficient of thermal conductivity of the aerogel coating of the composites firstly decreased and then increased with an increase in the content of aerogel. Coated composites had the lowest coefficient of thermal conductivity when the aerogel content was 4% wt. At temperatures of 100 °C, 150 °C and 200 °C, the heating rate of the transient-state back temperature and the steady-state average temperature were both the lowest when the aerogel content was 6% wt.

A New Binding Agent of Na2O-B2O3-SiO2 Syetem Sol for Expanded Perlite Thermal Insulation Board

2011 ◽  
Vol 250-253 ◽  
pp. 502-506
Author(s):  
Jin Xiu Gao ◽  
Xiao Shan Wang ◽  
Lu Bao Li ◽  
Hua Ruan ◽  
Hao Chi Tu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Tensile Strength ◽  
Thermal Insulation ◽  
Water Resistance ◽  
Inorganic Material ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Expanded Perlite ◽  
Binding Agent ◽  
Volume Weight ◽  
Coefficient Of Thermal Conductivity

In recent years, many buildings went up in flames one after another. It is thought-provoking. So the fire-proof property should be considered into one of the most important performance of the building thermal insulation materials. As a result, the study on the expanded perlite lightweight porous inorganic material heated up fast although its application still has some problems to be solved. In this paper, we take the expanded perlite as raw material to make thermal insulation board, and then study on the effect of volume weight on the coefficient of thermal conductivity and tensile strength. What is more important, we find that a new binding agent of Na2O-B2O3-SiO2 syetem sol contributes to improving its water resistance.

Preparation of Rigid Polyurethane Foam and Research Progress of its Reinforced Technology by Inorganic Materials

2012 ◽  
Vol 562-564 ◽  
pp. 385-389
Author(s):  
Ming Ming Cheng ◽  
Fei Wang ◽  
Lin Jing Ma ◽  
Chao Fan
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Polyurethane Foam ◽  
Thermal Insulation ◽  
Light Quality ◽  
Inorganic Materials ◽  
Research Progress ◽  
Rigid Polyurethane Foam ◽  
Processing Technologies ◽  
Low Thermal Conductivity

Rigid polyurethane foam has many advantages such as low thermal conductivity, good thermal insulation, good antisepsis ability, non-toxic, and light quality. Based on the above reasons, this paper systematically summarized the processing technologies of rigid polyurethane foam, and research progress of its reinforced technology by inorganic materials was briefly discussed.

Improvement of Thermal Insulation for Polyurethane Foam by the Conversion of Carbon Dioxide to an Organic Carbonate Compound

1998 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-91 ◽  
Author(s):  
T Hashida ◽  
T Ueno ◽  
H Nakamoto ◽  
M Suzuki
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Polyurethane Foam ◽  
Thermal Insulation ◽  
Side Reaction ◽  
Cyclic Carbonate ◽  
Epoxy Compound ◽  
Rigid Foam ◽  
Gaseous Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Organic Carbonate

A new method to improve the thermal insulation of polyurethane rigid foam blown by a non-ozone depleting agent—an alternative to chlorofluorocarbon—has been developed. This method involves the reduction of the gas thermal conductivity for polyurethane foam by the conversion of gaseous carbon dioxide in the foam to an organic carbonate. We tried to perform the cyclization of carbon dioxide in foam with an epoxy compound, and then the reduction of the thermal conductivity of the polyurethane foam was ascertained as carbon dioxide was chemically fixed in the foam. Consequently, this method led to a reduction of about 10% in the thermal conductivity in comparison with that of the conventional foam including carbon dioxide. In addition, the degree of progress of reaction in the foam was investigated by a quantitative analysis of carbon dioxide, epoxide and the resulting cyclic carbonate in the polyurethane foam. It was observed that unnecessary reactions, which consumed epoxide other than for the fixation of carbon dioxide, existed in the process of urethane polymerization. The main unnecessary reaction was presumed to be a side reaction of epoxide with isocyanate. Furthermore, the unnecessary reactions were affected by the type of urethane catalyst, the selection of which has been of importance in this method.

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