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BOILER INSULATION IN KENYA

Insulation of Boilers in very important for the purpose of energy efficiency and employee protection. Some forms of insulation also can act as a corrosion inhibitor. previous insulation that contains asbestos has become an environmental issue.

Types of Boiler Insulation in Kenya

There are various kinds of boiler insulation in Kenya and the following are some of these methods:

  1. The Boiler insulation used for boilers and pipes are of those general types:
  2. high-density fiberglass formed for pipes or flat sections
  3. blankets or batts of fiberglass or nonconductor
  4. molded, fire brick, pre-cast or cast-in-place
  5. spray-on ceramic
  6. spray-on foam (more common in cold applications than hot)
    The insulation is usually covered with some type of metal, plastic, paper, etc., to shield it from a light impact injury, UV exposure, and wetness.

The following are the major places that need to be insulated in a boiler plant:

  • steam lines and hot water pipes
  • condensate come back lines and collection vessels
  • boilers
  • deaerators
  • blowdown vessels used for warmth recovery
  • all valves, fittings, and controls where practical
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Kingsman Eng. & Industrial Insulation are the leading experts in boiler insulation materials in Kenya such as Rockwool blankets, glass fiber insulation, high temperature ceramic tapes, in addition to boiler servicing.