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There are several types of insulation for plant piping.
However, batch plants are mostly trace.
I don’t use bolt-on jacketing
temperature is not high
The handling temperature of batch plants is not high.
It feels very high when it exceeds 100℃.
Trace is less effective at keeping you warm than a jacket, but it’s still good enough.
Requires installation and removal
Traces are easy to install and remove
Bolt-on jackets can also be installed and removed, but they are generally heavier.
When piping or tracing becomes clogged, it is not possible to easily inspect it.
Tracing has a simple structure, so it is useful at plant sites.
cheap
Traces are cheap. Of course it’s cheaper than a bolt-on jacket.
In batch plants where temperature needs are not high, the low cost of tracing is attractive.