Aug 31 2011
The Mechanical Insulation Design Guide (MIDG) now has two new calculators. The MIDG, developed by the National Mechanical Insulation Committee (NMIC), is one of the many resources available on the Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG) website. It provides a comprehensive source of information on the performance, use, testing and standardization of mechanical insulation in buildings and industrial facilities.
The Temperature Drop Calculator for Air Ducts estimates the temperature drop, or rise, of air flowing in a duct. The Temperature Drop Calculator for Hydronic Piping estimates the temperature drop, or rise, of water flowing in a pipe. These calculators are based on equations found in the ASHRAE 2009 Handbook of Fundamentals. They are just two of a variety of insulation calculators available for use on the site. Visit the Mechanical Insulation Design Guide.
