®®We wanted to bring out a couple of the main points for a comfort level on your part about the SUPERTHERM ® performances.
1. Does SUPERTHERM ® have an R (esistance) value?
No, An R value means the insulation loads and unloads with heat. This is why when the outside ambient temperature cools down at night the building is still hot inside. It only measures HOW LONG it takes for the heat to pass through. SUPERTHERM ® does not trap heat but instead repels heat in a manner similar to reflection thus preventing the building from getting hot or cold in the first place.
An R value only measures conduction and doesn't account for the other two methods of thermal transfer being convection and radiation. Therefore all current R value testing procedures in the labs are based on substrates and materials that offer a certain amount of thickness and this being a minimum of 1 inch. When SUPERTHERM ® ceramic insulation coating is applied, the dry film thickness is 10 dry mils or 10/1000 inch. The current formulas and equations are not adapted to such thin levels of insulation material nor are they suitable for measuring all three methods of heat transfer.
As noted by a Ph.D. in thermal transfer " SUPERTHERM ® repels more than 95% of radiation to begin with. This ability alone is sufficient to beat fiberglass as the most effective heat barrier. Therefore debating the effectiveness of conduction heat transfer with R-value for the remaining 5% of energy input into or out of a building is not practical. Besides, R-value comparison without taking real-world conditions into account is totally meaningless. " R value testing must be performed in a 0 wind / 0 moisture environment. SUPERTHERM ® is not effected by wind nor moisture. In fact it is monolithic ( no seams ) and waterproof.
For additional information and education see THE R-VALUE FAIRY TALE.
2. Do we have R equivalency testing? Meaning, do we have testing compared to fiberglass and foams with an R value of 19.
Yes. Hot Box ( ASTM C236 - Steady State Thermal Performance of Building Assemblies ) test and "MERIMAC" testing performed on shipping containers.
3. Does SUPERTHERM ® have any other labs that have certified the Thermal Resistance ( R ) and put this in writing?
Yes, Both " VTEC Laboratories " ( Certified Fire Test Lab and Certified BOCA Lab ) RE 19 and Purdue University ( World Leader ) " Thermophysical Properties Research Laboratory " equal to R -19.
4. Has SUPERTHERM ® been tested to show the reduction of BTU conduction of heat through a substrate to verify its performance level independent of the substrate?
Yes. In the Thermophysical Research Lab report ( ASTM E1269 and ASTM E1461-92 ) the metal plate conducted 367.20 BTU's, then with one coat of SUPERTHERM ® applied at 14.9 mils, the BTU conduction was reduced from 367.20 to 3.99 a 92% + reduction.
5. Since 57% of heat that enters a room from the sun is through Infrared radiation ( from the " COOL ROOF Program " information printed by Lisa Gartland for the State of California ), does SUPERTHERM ® stop IR radiation?
Yes. Tested by "COSMO Trade and Services" at the Japanese Institute of Technology in the window film and coating testing, SUPERTHERM ® blocked 99.5% of long wave radiation ( IR ). It also blocks 99% of UV heat and blocks 92% of Visual Light (short wave) heat This results in an average of over 96% of heat load blocked!
6. Do we have independent field studies by engineering groups to show the actual performance of the product on different substrates studied for over a year in performance?
Yes, "SONY" engineering group performed testing on buildings. Result was 78% + saving on kW usage in a building which directly relates to dollars ( kW times the cost of kW by the local power company ). Many other major companies have substantiated the results with their testing as attached and in the notebook. Local fast food facilities with 25% savings with only the roof coated and their grills in constant normal operation.
The above information is enough to allow for a management decision on the effectiveness of using SUPERTHERM ® as the primary insulation material. The proof category has been filled from every angle and certified by other major labs. This gives substantiation from other engineering groups and certified labs.
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION :
Perform the "Hot Box" insulation test method to determine the effectiveness of using SUPERTHERM ® as a single insulation material as opposed to a system or hybrid approach.
METHOD OF TEST:
Applied SUPERTHERM ® ( T - 3 ) as a single insulation material to the interior as compared to a ( T - 1 ) control box with no applied insulation and ( T - 2 ) a box wrapped in R-19 Fiberglass Batt insulation.
"HOT BOX" PREPARATION:
Each box was prepared by constructing a wooden frame from 1" x 2" studs. Each box measures 16" x 16". Boxes were then covered with 3/8" sheetrock using standard sheetrock nails. Each box had a hole drilled into the right side of the box to allow a heat lamp fixture to be inserted. Only the bulb entered the box, the lip of the fixture sealed the hole and the handle and switch remained outside the box to maintain the secure seal of the box and ease of access to switch. The heat source was a 150 watt flood lamp in each box. The front door of each box was hinged for ease of access and fixtured to tightly close the door during tests.
Box T - 1 was the control box without any insulation.
Box T - 2 was covered with R 19 rated Fiberglas insulation batting.
Box T - 3 was coated with SUPERTHERM ® at 85 sq.ft./gallon alone as the insulation.
TEST CONDITIONS:
Room temperature averaged 62°F degrees with a humidity of 53%. Temperature leads from a dual lead Fluke 50 K/J Digital Thermometer were inserted through a small drilled hole in the lower front side of each door to allow the probe to extend into the box along the bottom corridor without touching the flooring to measure the lower level of air temperature inside the test cubicle.
PROCEDURES:
Two boxes were simultaneously tested with readings taken every minute for the first five minutes. The temperature readings at each interval for each box was compared to the readings for all boxes. Importance of how quickly each box heated up was significant in relation to how effective each insulation type was able to catch and hold heat inside the box ie. Heating Climate.
RESULTS AND SUMMATION:
The quicker the heat buildup inside a box or room, the less energy it would take to heat up a room and maintain the heat in that room. The box painted with only SUPERTHERM ® allowed the heat to climb faster and hold the heat better than all other boxes in the test. At the five minute recording, the heat inside the box was 92.6°F while the temperature reading inside the Control Box was 73.2°F, R-19 Fiberglas box was 74.8°F. Within the first 5 minutes, the SUPERTHERM ® coated box held the interior heat, allowing its heat to rise 26% faster than the control box and 24% faster than the Fiberglas covered box.
Japan
In Japan, fresh produce, fruits and vegetables, is transported between islands on coastal ships. The produce is packed in aluminum 20 foot containers for shipment. During the Summer losses of produce are high due to high temperature inside these containers. The shipping company approached one of the largest insulation contractors in Japan for an inexpensive solution to this problem. Refrigerating the containers was not an option. Tests were conducted in late Summer to determine the best way to keep heat out of the containers. When these tests were proposed we emphasized that HEAT SHIELD * would not produce cold. HEAT SHIELD is only an insulation. It will reduce the penetration of heat but it will not reduce temperatures.
During a typical test day the ambient temperature peaked at about 29°C. degrees at 13:00 hours. At that time, the temperature inside Container No. 1 without insulation was above 40°C. degrees. Container No. 3 had the lowest temperature at about 26°C. degrees and Container No. 2 (HEAT SHIELD) measured about 26.5°C. degrees. Container No. 4 had an inside temperature at close to the ambient reading of 29°C. Degrees Over a 24-hour period Container No. 2 with HEAT SHIELD only had the most favourable readings. Those containers with insulation on the inside held the heat through the night. Indeed this is the intended purpose of most insulations that are installed inside which stores the heat and can not get rid of the stored energy. HEAT SHIELD is designed to be applied on the outside surfaces to keep the heat from penetrating. In this test it did this very well.
As this newsletter is being prepared the shipping company and the insulation contractor are negotiating to coat all of the containers with HEAT SHIELD.
The measurements taken make a comparison of the amount of heat transfer (BTU) that is taking place in the roof area (attic), walls and coolers that face the outside sun all day or are located under the roof The following study was based upon two (2) different roof systems:
| ( A ) Jacks Family Restaurant - Homewood | ( B ) Jacks Family Restaurant - Pelham |
| Roof- 3,000 sq.ft. | Roof- 3,000 sq.ft. |
| Black rubber membrane | SUPERBASE HS, SuperTherm & Enamo Grip |
| Cooler Roof Area - 162 sq.ft. | Cooler Roof Area - 162 sq.ft. |
| Cooler Wall Area- 360 sq.ft. | Cooler Wall Area- 360 sq.ft. |
| BTU DATA: | BTU DATA: |
| Ambient Temperature - 95°F | Ambient Temperature - 95°F |
| Outside Air Temperature on Roof- 120°F | Outside Air Temperature on Roof- 105°F |
| Surface Temperature of Roof - 152°F | Surface Temperature of Roof - 101°F |
| Attic Temperature - 102°F | Attic Temperature - 80°F |
| Inside Kitchen Area Temperature - 85°F | Inside Kitchen Area Temperature - 75°F |
| ( A ) Temperature difference inside & out + 30°F | ( B ) Temperature difference inside & out +30°F |
| Net heat flow (BTU / sq. ft. / hour ) = 6 Pt. Diff. | Net heat flow ( BTU / sq. ft. / hour ) = 3 Pt. Diff |
| Reading Difference = 10 | Reading Difference = 44 |
| Result: Less than R8 | Result: R17 - R18 |
NOTE: Calculations are based on lab studies by Purdue University and V-Tech Labs
Project : Wal-Mart
Location : Sanger, TX
Date : April 15th, 2001
Contractor :Hanson-Rice
Subcontractor : Perimeter Industries, Inc.
Temperature Readings & Measuring Heat Flow ( BTU's )
BTU's were measured with the Omega 05652 Energy Meter
Temperatures were measured using the Omega 05520 Handheld Infrared thermometer
16 April 2001
Roof Location :
Back lot where office units H 11,12,13 are located. Trailers fitted together for office pods.
Roof condition :
Trailers are covered with cap sheet and over coated with a silver metalized coating. Roof surfaces are dried out and has a noticeable crunch when walking over the surface. The silver coating is absorbing heat and accelerating the drying out of the roofing substrate.
Participants :
a. SUPERTHERM ® by Superior Products International II, Inc.
b. Liquid China by Evercrete Creto International Inc.
c. AcryshieldA55O acrylic coating by National Coatings COT.
All were invited to visit the site to understand the conditions and propose then applications.
Procedures :
We visited the site and determined that the edges of the roof were dried and deteriorating. This needed immediate attention in the application process to secure and seal.
a. We applied a coat of SUPERBASE ( HS ) ® then laid a 6" width polyester mesh into the BASE to provide strength and secure the edging. Then the SUPERBASE ( HS ) ® was applied over the roof to seal the silver coating that was cracking and dried out. SUPERBASE ( HS ) ® allows itself to be absorbed and stabilize the roof surface. This base coat does not have ceramics. It is used to fill and seal the cracks and stabilize The Cap Sheet material leached resin into the BASE material without harm to its function.
b. The following day, the SUPERTHERM ® was applied to provide the ceramic insulation. Upon inspection the next day, we noticed that the dew buildup had yellow pools which was the smog settling into the water This was not resin leach but acid rain residue that will deteriorate roofing materials, car finishes, etc. and create shorter life spans for the roofing system.
c. We decided to apply the SP SEAL COAT ® top finish coat which is a urethane blend to give toughness and resist acid rain pools and smog pollution over the life of the system. This seal coat does not have ceramics. Johnson Controls, an energy performance company, uses this product to top off their roofing systems. The SP SEAL COAT ® gives the finished system a non-slip, gloss surface that easily rain washes itself to extend the service life of the roof coating system.
Observations :
We spent from Friday morning until Monday morning making sure the system was applied correctly and the roof received the appropriate system for its condition. During this time, we did not see any representatives from either of the other invited companies appear on the job site to check for quality assurances or job performance.
Initial Testing :
Monday - April 16th
We went to Paramount before leaving for the airport to make some final readings of all the coatings to see what kind of performance could be measured after all the systems were down.
Time: 9:30am
Ambient Temperature: 76.3°F
The coating was penetrated to insert a probe to test the temperature directly under the coating film as it lay on top of the cap sheet substrate.
Machine: Fluke 5411 Thermometer - dual probe unit
Directly under the SUPERTHERM ®, the reading was: 56.9°F
Directly under the China Coat, the reading was: 65.6°F
Mark Bauserman of Paramount came onto the China Coat roof while we were reading the gauge. After making the readings, Mark and us went to the office to read the computer readings. Even though the readings were fluctuating back and forth, the readings on the underside of the SUPERTHERM ® coating read identical to our physical reading 10 minutes before. This verified the accuracy of the reading. A reading was not taken on the Acrylic coating because we had tested this coating on the roof of the other building and made a 40% variation in calculated energy savings over this coating. This produced a 6 - 7 degree less temperature reading on the interior of the box itself which relates to a 39% - 40% savings in energy consumption as reported by Con Edition.
Additional Note :
SUPERTHERM ® will not completely cure for 10-14 days. When it does fully cure, the performance will increase from the initial readings. This was the case in the North Carolina sound testing and other sound testing performed. Once the moisture is completely out, the ceramics settle into a tightly packed plating that completes its efficiency factor.
Expertise on buildings in Taufkirchen (short version)
Evaluation of heat insulation standards at buildings Fichtenstrasse 5-8 and Nelkenstrasse 11/2 and 11/3 in 84416 Taufkirchen/Germany.
Requester: Johann Springer
Real property management
Atting 11
84416 Taufkirchen
Evaluation of the relevant results of on-site measurements during winter 2008, numerous reports and records, as well as the energy performance certificate, validated and executed in april 2008.
Situation:
It is to be clarified, whether the coating with the product Super Therm at the above mentioned buildings exhibits heat insulating properties.
For this purpose measurements of the air temperature and of the relative air humidity in four chosen appartments have been carried out during winter 2008. Also the prevailing climate outside the houses, including air humidity and temperature, has been recorded.
The analysis of more than 10.000 data, the recording of consumption of heating oil, and especially the analysis of the latest version of the energy performance certificate, validated in april 2008 ( according to regulation EnEV 2007) reflects a clear picture of the heat insulating characteristics of the buildings concerned.
Procedural method of analysis:
As already thoroughly explained at the owners meeting on 4/22/2008, the results from both measuring spots, located at the inside of the exterior walls are significally related to the trends of temperature and air humidity of the outside climate.
This means that a decrease of temperature on the outside causes temporally delayed an decrease of temperature on the interiour side of the wall. Same situation with an increase of temperature on the outside, the temperature amplitude relation shows the increase on the inside temporally delayed. The heat insulation properties of a wall are among other reasons the cause for how fast, slow or explicit these outside temperature changes can be measured on the inside.
For the exact anlysis, we chose 7 prominent periods, when strong thermal fluctuation occurred. By means of thermal simulation processes, based on the Finite-elements-calculation we simulated the close-to-surface temperatures of different wall constructions with consideration of the original weather data. We evaluated a comparable non-insulated massive exterior wall as well as the exterior wall with different insulations. The non-insulated wall reacted relatively quickly to temperature changes, the walls with thick insulations reacted only weakly and dully.
We determined the equivalent insulation thickness by comparing the real measured curve to the theoretical calculated one.
Results:
1. According to the existing construction plans the exterior walls consist of 7-cavity block tiles. The regulations for heat protection from 1964 make an equivalent heat conductivity of λ= 0,54 W/(mK) for the tiles most probable. From this results an U-value for the wall of at least UAW = 1,38 W/(m²K). This value is also part of the thermal calculation basis.
2. Evaluating the thermal simulation, the highest congruence in phase shift can be found on the original 30 cm wall with an average insulation thickness of 81 mm ( lower limit 78 mm, higher limit 84 mm). The insulating material is accounted for a conductivity of λ = 0,035 W/(mK) here. (The equivalent insulation thicknesses related to a conductivity of λ = 0,040
W/(mK) are therefore between 89 and 96 mm.)
3. Following this calculation, a wall with the theoretically determined insulation thickness of 81 mm reaches an U-value of UAW = 0,33 W/(m²K). The comparison to the original U-value of 1,38 to 0,33 shows a reduction of the U-value of 76 % strictly concerning the wall. This means, that the exterior wall allows 76% less heat energy to pass through than before. So there is a 76% saving of energy in the wall.
4. As there is no thermal insulation composite system at the building, this means, that the energy saving is made possible by the Super Therm coating. The effect on saving heating energy is also influenced by the insulating performance of windows, the roof areas and the existing heating system.
5. For the evaluation of the total result we received important information through the energy performance certificate, validated on 4/18/2008 (valid until 4/18/2018).
It says, that the concerning object has the same heat insulating properties than a single family house which was newly built according to the recent EnEV regulation. This result points out the excellent insulation performance of the exterior walls, because with the original U-value of 1,38 W/(m²K) from 1964 the building would range in the red-orange area and would be due to thermotechnical reconstruction. But this is not the case.
6. The results of the measurements, of the thermal simulations, and of the energy performance certificate underline the fact, that at least the outer shell of the corcerned building fulfills the requirements as stated in the regulations EnEv 2007 and of course also EnEV 2002.
Refurbishments of windows and heating system will lead to further perceptible savings in energy consumption.
Marcus Hermes
Graduate mechanical engineer, construction physics
hermes® bauphysik und fenstertechnik
institut für wärmebrückenanalyse
regerstraße 8 d - 73642 welzheim b. stuttgart
email marcus@hermes-bauphysik.de
