Case Studies
Results indicate that energy savings associated with pipe insulation can account for a significant proportion of overall building energy consumption.
Large Retail Store | > 45 years old
Results indicate that energy savings associated with pipe insulation can account for a significant proportion of overall building energy consumption.
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25 Storey Residential Tower | 10-20 years old
Results indicate that energy savings associated with pipe insulation can account for a significant proportion of overall building energy consumption.
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4 Storey Wood Frame Apartment Building | 20-40 years old
Results indicate that energy savings associated with pipe insulation can account for a significant proportion of overall building energy consumption.
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The case studies modelled in this section focus primarily on hot water piping insulation, and compare performance with and without insulation. The modelling represents a worst case scenario for each building typology.
The primary variables that explain the difference in energy savings among the three case studies are:
1. The size of the heating and cooling system.
2. The length of the exposed pipes.
3. The temperature at which the system operates.
In Conclusion
Large systems that operate at high temperatures (steam systems) stand to yield the most energy savings and GHG reductions from better insulation. The modelling results also demonstrate that there is a strong case to make for adding insulation to most heating systems, with short payback periods and tangible energy reductions.
The study concludes that failing to implement mechanical insulation best practices puts building performance at risk. A comprehensive, integrated design process that considers all design options is necessary to get the best possible performance with the least investment.
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