Definition of thermal insulation
Thermal insulation - Definition and principles
Article REF: BE9858 V2
Definition of thermal insulation
Thermal insulation - Definition and principles

Author : Renaud FEIDT

Publication date: April 10, 2018 | Lire en français

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1. Definition of thermal insulation

The following terms are taken from ISO, CEN and NF standards (see [Doc. BE9858 ]).

Thermal insulation is a generic term used to describe the process of reducing heat transfer through a system, or to describe the component or system that performs this function.

Thermal insulation can be achieved using an insulating material, product or system.

A thermal insulating material is a substance or mixture of substances whose insulating properties result from its chemical nature and/or physical structure....

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