Laboratory Studies of the Heat-Insulating Properties of the Panels that Made of Recycled Rubber

This study examines the thermal insulation properties of panels made from recycled rubber. The reasons, in addition to the use in construction, are environmental protection, sustainable development, energy conservation. The thermal conductivity coefficient λ is the main characteristic, on the basis of which a decision is made on the choice of material as a heat insulator. Materials with λ <0.2 W / (m · K) are heat-insulating. Tested 3 composition of the material of different particle size distribution. It is shown that the key parameters that determine the heat-shielding properties of a material are its density and particle size distribution. It has been confirmed that with decreasing density the insulating properties of materials are improved. Compositions consisting of small grains have the best heat-insulating properties. After samples with grains of small size, in order of deterioration, samples of grains of large size and, finally, samples of mixed particle size distribution follow. The results also showed that the amount of binder in this case is negligible (4.2-7.5%) and practically does not affect the insulating properties of the material. Abstract: This study discusses the thermal insulation properties of panels made from recycled rubber. The reasons, in addition to the use in construction, are environmental protection, sustainable development, energy conservation. The thermal conductivity coefficient λ is the main characteristic, on the basis of which a decision is made on the choice of material as a heat insulator. Materials with λ <0.2 W / (m · K) are heat-insulating. Tested 3 composition of the material of different particle size distribution. It is shown that the key parameters that determine the heat-shielding properties of a material are its density and particle size distribution. It has been confirmed that with decreasing density the insulating properties of materials are improved. Compositions consisting of small grains have the best heat-insulating properties. After samples with grains of small size, in order of deterioration, samples of grains of large size and, finally, samples of mixed particle size distribution follow. The results also showed that the amount of binder in this case is negligible (4.2-7.5%) and practically does not affect the insulating properties of the material.