Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics IBP
Thermal conductivity of concentric pipe insulation
Hygrothermics
| Measurement | Thermal conductivity |
| Standards | DIN EN ISO 8497, EN 14313, EN 14303, EN 14305 |
| Measurement object | Concentric pipe insulation, tubular homogeneous and approximately homogeneous as well as layered test specimens (hollow cylinders, half shells, segments) |
Technical data
| Measurement section | 0,6 m |
| Test specimen dimensions | Length 1 m, external diameter up to 125 mm |
| Carrier pipe diameters | From 18 to 42 mm; special dimensions on request |
| Mean specimen temperature | Within a range of approx. −20 to +90 °C |
| Measurement range | From 0,01 to 0,25 W/m∙K |
Recognitions
The test laboratory is recognized by the Deutsches Institut für Bautechnik (DIBt) as a testing facility under applicable building regulations LBO No. BWU10 and as a Notified Body No. 1004 to the terms of the Regulation of Construction Products (EU-BauPVO). It has been granted flexible accreditation under DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 by the Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH (DAkkS) under accreditation No. D‑PL‑11140‑11-04.
More information
- Determination of energy savings, prevention of condensation, corrosion protection, service temperature, values for CE marking
- Pipe insulation, e.g., made of PE cellular plastics, PIR rigid foam, mineral wool, PU cellular plastics, foam glass, vinyl rubber, PS rigid foam in hoses, half shells, wound strands, fleeces