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MECHANICAL INSULATION WEBINAR
September 23rd, 2014
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Who are the Heat and Frost Insulators?
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Founded over 100 years ago
Experts in installation and
maintenance of mechanical
insulation systems
Industry leaders in the health and
safety of mechanical insulators
 Nine affiliated Locals across Canada with over 5000
members, and 15,000 insulators across Canada
 All Journeyman members are Red Seal Certified
 Mandatory apprenticeship is for new entrants
Insulation Overview
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 Mechanical Insulation consists of
materials or a combination of
materials that will restrict heat loss or
gain on mechanical systems.
 Efficiency is optimized through both
proper installation, and the correct
type and thickness of mechanical
insulation.
 Increasing efficiency drastically
reduces energy consumption and
greenhouse gas emissions and saves
money.
Energy Conservation
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• Properly installed and
maintained insulation pays for
itself.
• These systems save up to 500
times the energy and 750 times
the emissions required in the
production of materials.
• More cost effective than
virtually any other effort
designed to reduce energy use
and operating costs.
Condensation
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• Improperly insulated cold
work wastes energy and
can lead to mold.
• This picture illustrates
condensation problems on
copper pipes where the
insulation was removed to
access the piping.
• Since mold has formed on
the insulation, it now must
be removed and replaced.
Firestop
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• Insulators are also trained in
installation of firestop
systems.
• These systems saves lives.
• They slow or stop the spread
of fire through a building.
• Improves firefighter safety,
reduces loss from fire
damage, and can provide
data to improve firefighter
and building equipment
standards.
Firestop
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• This picture illustrates a
common scenario where
workers installed
additional data lines
through a fire rated wall.
• Removing the insulation
and firestop system has
compromised the fire
barrier, and instead of a 2
hour fire rating this wall
now has no fire rating.
Safety
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 Mechanical Insulation is a
component of a
comprehensive safety
program:
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Personnel Protection Insulation
protects workers from contact with hot
or cold surfaces
Acoustic Insulation protects workers
from excessive noise levels generated
by mechanical systems
Grease duct insulation and firestop,
are additional examples of how
insulation is a vital component of
building safety.
Hazardous Waste Remediation
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• Hazardous waste
remediation consists of the
safe removal of materials
such as asbestos, mold and
lead.
 Our apprenticeship program includes extensive
training in the safe removal of hazardous waste.
 Our contractors provide services that enable facilities
owners to meet regulatory obligations in the most
efficient and cost-effective manner possible.
Removable and Replaceable Insulation
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• Journeymen Insulators
fabricate custom
removable covers and
perform the first install to
ensure proper fit and
function.
• When workers have to
access the valve for
blinding, they can easily
remove and re-install the
insulation cover.
How do we start?
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 More than 4000 skilled mechanical workers in
Alberta working on commercial/industrial projects.
 We offer energy audits of existing insulation systems.
 Provide detailed reports that identify cost of
upgrades, energy savings achieved, return on
investment, and the amount of greenhouse gases
eliminated.
Contact:
Wade Logan, Business Manager
Local 110
(780) 426-2874 ext 225
Heat and Frost Insulators & Allied Workers
9335-47 Street
Edmonton AB T6B 2R7 | Phone: (780) 426-2874
or Calgary | Phone: (403) 243-1234
Return On Investment
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COST EFFECTIVE
 Cost-recovery can be achieved in as little as 6 months.
 Modest updates to older buildings, including many
government buildings, have the potential to realize
substantial cost savings (short and long term).
EFFICIENT AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND
 Many private and public sector facility operators are not
aware of the inefficiencies to be found in their buildings.
 Use of mechanical insulation saves energy and reduces
greenhouse gas emissions.
Example 1 of Mechanical Room Savings
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Example 1 of Mechanical Room Savings
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 75 mm (3 inch) piping carrying steam at 190°C
 Gate valve and strainer
 Estimated savings by insulating these 2 components with 75 mm of
fiberglass pipe insulation covered with fabric jacketing
 Assumed NG at $12 / GJ; 80% combustion efficiency; 8760 hours /
year operation
 Estimated cost to insulated these components: $550 (simple payback =
7.2 months)
Energy Savings / yr Cost of Energy Amount of CO2
(GJ/yr)
Saved ($/yr) Saved (MT/yr)
Components - 1st photo
3" FLANGED GATE VALVE
3" FLANGED TEE
Totals
42.2 $
33.8 $
76.0 $
507
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912
2.4
1.9
4.3
Cost-Recovery Chart
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Fluid (steam or
hot water)
Pipe Operating
Temp, °C
Insulation
Thickness, mm
Hours Operation
per year
Type of Energy for
Heating
Simple Payback,
years
Steam Heat
Steam Heat
Steam Heat
Steam Heat
Steam Heat
Steam Heat
Hot Water Heat
190
190
190
190
190
190
80
127
127
127
127
127
127
64
8760
8760
8760
4380
4380
4380
4380
Heating Oil
Electricity
Natural Gas
Heating Oil
Electricity
Natural Gas
Heating Oil
0.1
0.1
0.3
0.2
0.2
0.6
0.4
Hot Water Heat
80
64
4380
Electricity
0.4
Hot Water Heat
80
64
4380
Natural Gas
1.2
Dom Hot Water*
50
38
8760
Heating Oil
0.4
Dom Hot Water*
50
38
8760
Electricity
0.4
Dom Hot Water*
50
38
8760
Natural Gas
1.2
*Does not account for water wasted when waiting for hot water to arrive
Municipal Cost Savings
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 Best management practices for municipalities:
Energy Efficiency Programs
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 The Heat & Frost Insulators and Allied workers have
been advocating for:
1. The introduction of a tax credit for businesses that
pursue the installation of mechanical insulation in
new or existing (retrofit) commercial buildings or
industrial facilities (federal and Alberta
Governments).
2. The promotion of energy efficiency audits in
government buildings, with the goal of finding
energy and cost savings opportunities.
Case Study 1: University of Western Ontario
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 Energy savings audit and work on steam
plant, medical sciences building, campus
centre plus 3 other buildings.
 Results of the audit:
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Projected annual energy savings: $78,355.00
Projected CO2 Reductions: 1,640,939 lbs / year
Projected NOx Reductions: 3,312 lbs / year
Projected CE Reductions: 447,168 lbs / year
 Results of work completed because of
audit:
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GHG Emission Reductions: 8,937 tons
Payback Period: 0.87 years
Cumulative Energy Savings: $1,259,374.00
Case Study 2: 25 Storey Residential Tower
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 10 – 10 years old, heated with
natural gas and located near
Vancouver, BC.
 Key findings:
Estimated energy savings amounted to
320,000 kWh / year from replaced pipe
insulation
 Overall payback period was just under 2.7
years.
 CO2 emission reductions estimated at 59
Tonnes /year
 Average energy savings per square meter
were 24.6 kWh / year
 Energy savings = 14.6% of total annual use
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Case Study 3: Montana State Pilot Program
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 25 facilities (56 mechanical rooms)
were selected by State personnel based
on potential for energy savings.
 Key findings:
Estimated energy savings amounted to 1.76
million kWh / year
 Overall payback period was just over 4 years,
with an annualized rate of return of 24%.
 CO2 emission reductions estimated at 300
Metric Tonnes /year
 Average energy savings per square meter
were 14.5 kWh / year, while energy cost
savings averaged $0.463 per square meter.
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Summary
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 Audits.
 Size of job.
 Return on investment
Questions?
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WADE LOGAN, BUSINESS MANAGER
[email protected]
(780) 426 -2874 EXT 225
HEAT AND FROST INSULATORS &
ALLIED WORKERS (LOCAL 110)
9335-47 STREET
EDMONTON AB T6B 2R7
PHONE: (780) 426 -2874
OR CALGARY | PHONE: (403) 243 -1234