Short Summary
Improved Insulation for Buildings and Refrigeration
Jeffrey Zucker
00-33
EISG Project Title: Improved Insulation for Buildings and Refrigeration
EISG Grant Number: 00-33
PIER Area: Building
End Use Efficiency
Principal Investigator: Jeffrey Zucker
Contact Information: (760) 325-4003 jzuckzuck@aol.com
Organization: Individual
Grant Amount: $74,075
Grant Term: 12 Months
Project Description:
Proposes to research the feasibility of using a low cost perlite based ceramic insulator material to develop a thermal insulating material with high R-value for buildings and refrigeration.
Proposed Outcomes:
· A developed high efficiency ceramic thermal insulating material made from low cost materials
· A product that can be cast or molded into sheets or other desirable shapes
Anticipated Benefits:
· Insulation material with an R value of up to 40
· Ceramic insulation having sufficient mechanical strength to be self-supporting and easy to handle
· May lead to improved energy efficiency in buildings and refrigeration systems