Insulation around a vaccum tube

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The discussion focuses on selecting appropriate insulation materials for a vacuum tube containing a thermocouple, specifically targeting high-temperature applications up to 650°C. Participants explore material properties, dimensions, and market availability.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks recommendations for insulation materials with thermal conductivity between 0.15 - 0.36 and dimensions of 22 mm inner and 17 mm outer diameter.
  • Another participant questions the dimensions provided, suggesting that the maximum acceptable heat loss and available space for insulation should be considered.
  • A request for specific insulation materials suitable for small diameter tubes is made, emphasizing the need for lower thermal conductivity values.
  • Rockwool is mentioned as a potential insulation material that can withstand temperatures up to 600°C.

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No consensus exists on the best insulation material, as participants provide differing suggestions and considerations regarding dimensions and thermal properties.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not resolved the specific insulation material options or their availability in the market. The discussion includes varying assumptions about dimensions and thermal conductivity requirements.

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Hi Seniors and Fellows

I really need your help to finish my project .I have struck at a point which is given below :-

I have to do insulation around a vacuum tube in which thermocouple is placed . I have to choose a high temperautre 650 C insulation material. Inner and outer diameter of insulation tube is 22 and 17 mm. Thermal conductivity should be around 0.15 - 0.36. Which one i have to used and which is availabe in a mraket that we can order ad buy according to different Diameter dimension .

It is also good if u give me a refernce of company is manufacturing insulation and also give me a chart of thermal conductivity w.r.t to temperature.

Relpy me as soon as

Thankss :)
 
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Muhammad Awais said:
Hi Seniors and Fellows

I really need your help to finish my project .I have struck at a point which is given below :-

I have to do insulation around a vacuum tube in which thermocouple is placed . I have to choose a high temperautre 650 C insulation material. Inner and outer diameter of insulation tube is 22 and 17 mm. Thermal conductivity should be around 0.15 - 0.36. Which one i have to used and which is availabe in a mraket that we can order ad buy according to different Diameter dimension .

It is also good if u give me a refernce of company is manufacturing insulation and also give me a chart of thermal conductivity w.r.t to temperature.

Relpy me as soon as

Thankss :)

I suspect the dimensions you are concerning yourself with are the wrong ones ... I've have expected you to rate the maximum heat loss you are prepared to put up with and the available space for the insulation.

Insulation is sold as flat flexible sheets of various fluffiness. Find a brand you can afford and wrap it around your tube enough times to get the heat loss down to what you want. You can use the dimensions of the tube and the various rating for the sheets to work out how thick the insulation needs to be for each type, and, thus, how much you need to buy.
 
thanks for the reply sir. could you please mention some of the good insulation materials which are used for insulating small dia tubes. the available space for insulation is between 17 and 34 mm. heat flux and other values have been already calculated. i am just in search of a good insulation material which has a lower thermal conductivity value.
 
Rockwool for example should survive 600C
 

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