Insulation Jackets IJ

Forbes Marshall removable insulation jackets are available for steam traps, valves, flanges, steam pipeline accessories like moisture separators, condensate pumps, flash separators and other equipment. These insulation jackets help prevent heat loss in the form of radiation losses and help conserve energy while also preventing injuries to plant personnel operating in the proximity.

Forbes Marshall insulation jackets are durable and reusable making them a practical and a cost effective choice compared to traditional insulation methods.

Why are insulation jackets necessary ?

In steam systems, about 8 to 12% of the energy in steam is lost in steam distribution with a significant portion attributed to radiation from high-temperature components like flanges, valves, flash vessels, and moisture separators, which can reach 150-200°C. These losses not only inflate operational costs, but also makes it difficult to maintain.

For plants located in colder climates, these losses are even more amplified with lower ambient temperatures accelerate heat dissipation, further reducing system efficiency and increasing fuel costs.