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CASE STUDIES

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Industrial - Hot Work

Refinery
Rapid-Installing Aerogel Insulation Replaces Calcium Silicate on Distillation Towers

Petrochemical
Aerogel Blanket Insulates Entire New Polycarbonate Plant
Aerogel Insulation Installs Faster and Saves Costs on Large Vessel

Fire Protection
Aerogel Insulation Improves Both Fire Protection and Thermal Performance

Power
2 mm of Aerogel Insulation Cuts Reactor Surface Temperature in Half

Other
Piping Pre-Insulated With Aerogel Reduces Installation Cost and Increases Pipe Density in Small Spaces
Exhaust Duct Heat Loss Reduced by 50 Percent
Aerogel Insulation Stops Pipe Heat Loss, Improves Safety in Tight Spaces
6 mm Aerogel Dramatically Reduces External Surface Temperature of Piping

Industrial - Cold Work

Ethylene
Aerogel Insulation Installs Faster, With Less Thickness on Sphere

District Energy

At Univ. of Chicago, Aerogel Upgrades Energy Efficiency of Steam Lines in Vaults Subjected to Flooding
At Naval Station Newport, Aerogel Upgrades Energy Efficiency of Steam Lines, ROI in Less Than Two Years
At Univ. of Minn., Aerogel Upgrades Energy Efficiency of Steam Lines in Space-Limited Tunnels
At Brown Univ., Aerogel Prevents Corrosion, Saves Money/Energy on Underground Hot/Chilled Water Lines
Thin Aerogel Insulation Easy to Install on Underground Steam Lines
Aerogel Insulation Reduces Heat Loss on School Hot Water Pipes

Building & Construction

Interior
At the Pentagon, Thin Aerogel Insulation Improves Thermal Efficiency of Renovation by 23%
Aerogel Insulation Composite Improves U-Value of Barrel Vault Ceiling
Aerogel Interior Wall Insulation Reduces U-Values by 44% and Lowers Energy Use and Carbon Emissions
Aerogel Saves Space in Sea Containers Refurbished for Residential Use

Exterior
Aerogel Insulation Converts Old Mill House Into Modern Energy-Saving Passive House
Aerogel-Insulated Panel System Reduces U-Values of Mobile Home by 55% and Carbon Emission

Thermal Bridging
Wood Framing Insulated With Aerogel Improves Energy Efficiency by 15%
Aerogel Insulation Stops Thermal Bridging in Apartment Windows

Roof
Aerogel Insulation Ideal for Slim Solar Panels

Floor
Aerogel Dramatically Improves Thermal Comfort of House Floor

Original Equipment Manufacturer

Transportation
Aerogel Heat Shielding Improves Bus Passenger Comfort With Less Volume
Aerogel Provides Thermal Insulation and Fire Protection for Airplane Firewall
Aerogel Insulates Tight Quarters to Keep House Boat Warm
Aerogel Insulation Maximizes Space and Minimizes Heat Loss On Board Classic Oil-Fired Ship
Aerogel Insulation Dramatically Saves Space and Weight on Yacht Exhausts
Aerogel Insulation Takes You to the Olympics
Tractor Oil Tank Protected by Aerogel Heat Shield in Tight Space

Other
Tubing Bundles 33% Smaller and 30% Lighter With Aerogel Insulation
Aerogel Insulation Enables Thin Laptop Desks With Exceptional Heat Protection

Outdoor Gear & Apparel

ToastyFeet Aerogel Insoles Stand Up to Subzero Cold of Mount Everest
Aerogel Jackets and Insoles Keep Climbers Warm in Severe Weather Conditions on Mont Blanc
ToastyFeet Aerogel Insoles Withstand Extreme Heat of Death Valley in 135-Mile Badwater Ultramarathon
Aerogel Insulation Enables Extremely Compact, Lightweight Sleeping System
Aerogel Maintains Superior Thermal Performance In Intense Conditions