Improvement in Energy and Exergy Efficiency by Applying Thermal Insulation as per ASTM C680: A Review

Abstract

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) consume a lot of energy due to inefficient usage of energy which otherwise can be conserved by the usage of effective thermal insulations. In the present study, an Indian SME was identified on the basis of replication potential for implementing thermal insulation practice and energy conservation. This paper includes literature about energy, exergy and importance of thermal insulation to improve efficiency. Thermal insulation thickness, heat loss and exergy loss calculations are included as per ASTM C680 to compare efficiency before and after applying thermal insulation.