During maintenance of steam systems, the insulation that covers pipes, valves, and fittings is often damaged or removed and not replaced. Pipes, valves, and fittings that are not insulated can be ...

The U.S. General Services Administration’s steam plant in Washington supplies up to 800,000 lbs/hr to several buildings. Officials used custom insulation blankets to adequately cover pipes, joints, ...

The power-generating industry needs cost-effective insulation and lagging systems that are installed correctly and that are thermally efficient. It is estimated that over the next five years this ...

So, I live in an old brownstone in Brooklyn, and it has steam heat and one thermostat for all 8 apartments. The building is four stories - 2 apartments per floor - long skinny apartments reaching ...