Check the data sheet for the engine from Clarke or whoever else is supplying
the engine. It will list the maximum exhaust temperature. Start with that and
talk to an insulation company for a recommendation. Make sure the insulation
is rated for the maximum temperature. You do not want to know
We are getting ready to insulate the exhaust pipes for a diesel motor pump. Is
there a particular style or type of insulation that works better than others?
Thanks!
Matt
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Yes, there is good other reason:
NFPA 20 - 2007
par. 11.3.2.1: Ventilation shall be provided for
the following functions:
(1) To control the maximum temperature to
120°F (49°C) at the combustion air cleaner inlet
with engine running at rated load
Uninsulated exhaust(s) and muffler(s)
if the exhaust is run at the overhead,
and there is no potential for burns
from that run, then what other guard
would we need, beyond the air gap?
scot deal
excelsior fire engineering
I'm more interested in what everyone else is using. The standard is
very vague: 11.5.3.3 The exhaust pipe shall
THE INSULATION IS ONLY USED TO PROTECT PEOPLE FROM BURNS. YOU DO NOT NEED IT
IF IT IS RAN OVERHEAD;
FOREST
CHEROKEE FIRE
In a message dated 12/15/2007 9:51:19 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
if the exhaust is run at the overhead,
and there is no potential
3M has a product used to insulate commercial kitchen exhaust duct. Two
layers of the material is rated for zero clearance to combustibles. The
insulation is available in 24 inch and 48 inch by 20 foot lengths.
Douglas Hicks
General Fire Equipment Co of Eastern Oregon, Inc
Can anyone recommend a product for insulating diesel fire pump exhaust?
Thank you,
Ryan Peterson
Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers, Inc.
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why not use rock wool / mineral wool? It is
commonly used in UL listed Perimeter Fire
Containment Systems. One problem is
vibrations and consequent shaking of material
loose. Frangible fibers below 10 microns get
stuck in the alveolars and might / probably
cause cancer (like asbestos, though
