Thermal Insulation - Factors Influencing Performance

Factors Influencing Performance

Insulation performance is influenced by many factors the most prominent of which include:

  • Thermal conductivity ("k" or "λ" value)
  • Surface emissivity ("ε" value)
  • Insulation thickness
  • Density
  • Specific heat capacity
  • Thermal bridging

It is important to note that the factors influencing performance may vary over time as material ages or environmental conditions change.

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