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FOAMGLAS® Insulation Specified for Chilled Water System at Pittsburgh's Massive Airport Project
When the decision to specify the appropriate insulation for the chilled water system at the Pittsburgh International Airport complex was made, two criteria were deemed most important: impermeability for thermal protection and performance; and compressive strength for protection against physical abuse. FOAMGLAS
® Insulation was specified to meet the challenges presented to the chilled water systems at this installation. Chilled water distribution systems carry 42°F (5.6°C) water from the power plant, in separate loops, to the landside and airside buildings to meet the air conditioning needs of the airport. The water returns through each loop to the power plant at about 58°F (14.4°C). The preconditioned air system's (PCS) water lines also exit the airside core equipment and carry a 20°F (-6.6°C) glycol mixture to each of the 75 jet gates to provide for the interior cooling of the aircraft. PCS water returns to the airside core at about 60°F (15.5°C). A flexible hose then carries the glycol formulation to each plane's air-handling unit. The excellent insulating value, impermeability to moisture in both liquid and vapor forms, high compressive strength, fire resistance and dimensional stability made FOAMGLAS
® Insulation the material of choice for the chilled water distribution systems at the state-of-the-art Greater Pittsburgh International Airport.
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