Good thermal insulation in a tight space
Good thermal insulation in a tight space
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In trying to find a solution on google I stumbled across this forum and think I might have to stick around. I'm a youngster, junior in college and managed to land a part time job as an ME working for a bunch of EE's trying to build a ridiculously complex and quite irrational device that doesn't really have any real world application, but it's a clever idea and has been quite the learning experience so far. But to my question. I figured this to be the best place to ask. I'm trying to find something I can use for insulation that is 1/8" max 1/32" minimum, is somewhat flexible as my diameters range from 1.75" to 2.5", and has a k factor of .05 at the most, .03 ideal. And air isn't much of an option as this will be submerged in water 100'- 300' depth and finding room for sealing will have to change the current design. Thank you for your help whether it be an answer or a point the right direction.





RE: Good thermal insulation in a tight space
RE: Good thermal insulation in a tight space
Note that based on your description, the insulative properties are likely to be compromised, since there's ample room for water to intrude and directly contact the interior object.
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RE: Good thermal insulation in a tight space
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RE: Good thermal insulation in a tight space
I think he also wants flexibility. Maybe hollow glass spheres in silicon rubber or cast urethane? I think the requirements are impossible.
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RE: Good thermal insulation in a tight space
It's interesting that I have presumed he meant solid PS and you have presumed he meant PS foam.
I wonder who is correct and that in no way implies I think it was me. It implies a layman has given insufficient information and we both made assumption as to what he meant vs what he said.
Anyway, either way, glass bead in a thermoset resin could work for him.
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Pat
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