Energy Academy
Level 2: System Deep Dives/Insulation Systems
Level 214 lessons · 143 min

Insulation Systems

Heat-loss calculation, economic thickness, lagging of pipework and vessels, and surface-temperature safety.

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01Insulation Fundamentals

  1. 01Heat Loss Calculation & U-ValuesHow heat flows, U-value definition, calculating losses through walls, roofs, windows.11 min
  2. 02Insulation Materials & PropertiesConductivity (W/mK), R-value, density, moisture resistance, fire rating.10 min
  3. 03Economic Thickness & PaybackOptimal thickness balances cost and energy savings; typical payback 3-7 years.10 min
  4. 04Insulation Fundamentals CheckQuiz on heat loss, U-values, materials, and economic thickness.5 min

02Building Envelope & Thermal Bridging

  1. 01Walls, Roofs, Floors & LayeringMulti-layer construction, vapour barriers, condensation risk, detail design.10 min
  2. 02Thermal Bridges & Heat LossCold bridges at joints, studs, fasteners; how to minimize; impact on overall U-value.10 min
  3. 03Windows & GlazingDouble/triple glazing, low-E coatings, frame U-values, solar heat gain (g-value).10 min
  4. 04Envelope & Bridges CheckQuiz on building envelope design and thermal bridging.5 min

03Pipe Insulation & Equipment Lagging

  1. 01Pipe Insulation: Thickness & MaterialPipe diameter, temperature, ambient, and economic insulation thickness.10 min
  2. 02Installation & MaintenanceFitting insulation at bends, joints, valves; protection from moisture and damage.9 min
  3. 03Tank & Vessel LaggingBoiler, chiller, thermal storage tanks; lagging thickness, access doors, heat loss calculation.10 min
  4. 04Surface Temperature SafetyMaximum safe touch temperature (60°C), insulation to meet regulations, guarding.8 min
  5. 05Pipe & Lagging CheckQuiz on pipe sizing, vessel lagging, and safety.5 min

04Capstone Project

  1. 01Capstone: Insulation DiagnosticsHands-on: diagnose eight insulation call-outs — bare pipes and valves, an unlagged vessel, economic thickness, a sweating cold pipe, material choice, surface safety and lagging removed in maintenance — then calculate, verify and prescribe the fix.30 min