Energy conservation and thermal insulation. Cellulose fibre insulation in the USA and its application in the UK. Properties of Materials : Safety and Environmental Factors.

Derricott, R., ed.. McGeorge, W.D.. Chissick, R., ed.. Yaneske, P.P.

1981

CIENA
391

0-471-27930-7

CELLULOSE FIBRE INSULATION IN THE USA AND ITS APPLICATION IN THE UK. GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF CELLULOSE FIBRE INDUSTRY IN THE USA. Future development of cellulose fibre in the USA. GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF CELLULOSE FIBRE INDUSTRY IN THE UK. MANUFACTURING PROCESSES. Dry process. Wet processes. Cellulose fibre insulation for spray-in applications. Chemical treatments. Health and Safety. SPECIFICATIONS AND QUALITY CONTROL FACTORS. PROPERTIES AND PERFORMANCE. General. Density. Thermal transmission. Fire resistance. Corrosiveness. Resistance to fungal growth. Moisture absorption. Water vapour permeability. Odour. Effects of Ageing. INSTALLATION AND APPLICATION OF CELLULOSE FIBRE INSULATION. Methods of installing cellulose fibre in external walls. Methods of installing cellulose fibre in lofts. REFERENCES.

Presenta ilus.

ESTADOS UNIDOS; FIBRAS SINTETICAS; REINO UNIDO; CELULOSA; INDUSTRIA; AISLAMIENTO TERMICO;