Effects of binder decomposition on high-temperature performance of mineral wool insulation E. Saatdjian, Y. Demars, S. Klarsfeld, Y. Bück

Format:

• Book

Author/Creator:

• Saatdjian, E., author.
• Demars, Y., author.
• Klarsfeld, S., author.
• Bück, Y., author.

Contributor:

• ASTM International
• American Society for Testing and Materials
• American Society for Testing and Materials.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

• High-temperature performance.
• Binder decomposition.
• Mineral wool insulation.
• Numerical models.
• Thermal analysis.
• Buildings--Energy conservation.
• Buildings--Electric equipment.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (21 pages) illustrations, figures, tables

Place of Publication:

West Conshohocken, Pa. ASTM International 1983

Summary:

At high temperatures, mineral fiber insulation is affected by the thermal degradation of its binder. Since in all cases the binder decomposes exothermically, there is a need to predict the maximum temperature attained in the layer so that the maximum use temperature of the fiber insulation is not reached. This paper advances a method of solution. Firstly, the binder decomposition kinetics is determined using thermal analysis. These results are then fed into a numerical model; thus the evolution of the temperature and binder concentration profiles is obtained. The results are then discussed and compared with experimental data on a hot plate

Notes:

• Includes bibliographical references
• Online resource; title from publisher's website, viewed February 19, 2016

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American Society for Testing and Materials. Selected Technical Papers