Being part of a market increasingly focused on energy efficiency and sustainability, we have conducted a series of tests to evaluate the heating dispersion of EUROKLIMA pipes. These tests were carried out to provide accurate data on the thermal performance of our product, ensuring that it meets our customers’ needs in terms of efficiency and reliability.
The tests were carried out at the Tecnolab laboratory of Lago Maggiore S.r.l.
What was our goal?
The main goal e was to evaluate the heat loss of EUROKLIMA pipes under various operating conditions by analysing the performance of the insulation: exposed to different water temperatures and environmental conditions in controlled situations.
High temperature testing
Steps:
- Conditioning:
The tubing was conditioned in a thermostatic chamber for 1 hour until it reached ambient thermal stability. - Fluid circulation:
Heated water was circulated within the pipe for 15 minutes. - Temperature measurement:
The temperature of the outer surface of the insulation and the outer surface of the PLT-CSST pipe were measured after 15 minutes. - Temperature increase:
The temperature of the fluid was gradually increased, and the internal temperature of the pipe was brought back to the initial conditions (20°C) before proceeding each new test phase.
Test conditions:
- Ambient temperatures: 0°C, 10°C, 20°C, 30°C
- Water temperatures: 40°C, 50°C, 60°C, 70°C
- Holding time: 1 hour after temperature stabilization and 15 minutes before reading for each fluid temperature.
Low temperature testing
Steps:
- Conditioning:
The tubing was conditioned in a thermostatic chamber for 1 hour until it reached ambient thermal stability. - Fluid circulation:
Chilled water was circulated within the pipe for 15 minutes. - Temperature measurement:
The temperature of the outer surface of the insulation and the outer surface of the PLT-CSST pipe were measured after 15 minutes. - Temperature increase:
The temperature of the fluid was increased, and the internal temperature of the pipe was brought back to the initial conditions (20°C) before proceeding with the next test.
Test conditions:
- Ambient temperatures: 25°C e 35°C
- Water temperatures: 6°C e 12°C
- Holding time: 1 hour after temperature stabilization and 15 minutes before reading for each fluid temperature.
Tests showed that…
- The external surface temperatures of the insulation showed minimal dispersion ensuring good thermal insulation capabilities.
- Temperatures recorded under the insulating layer show a significant difference compared to external conditions, confirming the effectiveness of the insulation in reducing heat transfer to the outside.
- Pipe insulation ensures stable thermal control.
The results obtained confirmed that EUROKLIMA pipes are effective in reducing the heating dispersion in all tested conditions, demonstrating their effectiveness in both heating and cooling systems and in general in any application where it is necessary to transport hot or chilled water.