ASTM E 861 : 2013

Name: ASTM E 861 : 2013
Brand: ASTM
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Standard Practice for Evaluating Thermal Insulation Materials for Use in Solar Collectors

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

15-01-2021

Language(s)

English

Published date

04-12-2013

Publisher

American Society for Testing and Materials

1.1 This practice sets forth a testing methodology for evaluating the properties of thermal insulation materials to be used in solar collectors with concentration ratios of less than 10.

1.1This practice sets forth a testing methodology for evaluating the properties of thermal insulation materials to be used in solar collectors with concentration ratios of less than 10. Tests are given herein to evaluate the pH, surface burning characteristics, moisture adsorption, water absorption, thermal resistance, linear shrinkage (or expansion), hot surface performance, and accelerated aging. This practice provides a test for surface burning characteristics but does not provide a methodology for determining combustibility performance of thermal insulation materials.

1.2The tests shall apply to blanket, rigid board, loose-fill, and foam thermal insulation materials used in solar collectors. Other thermal insulation materials shall be tested in accordance with the provisions set forth herein and should not be excluded from consideration.

1.3The assumption is made that elevated temperature, moisture, and applied stresses are the primary factors contributing to the degradation of thermal insulation materials used in solar collectors.

1.4Solar radiation is not considered a contributing factor since insulating materials are not normally exposed to it.

1.5This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Committee	E 44
DocumentType	Standard Practice
Pages	4
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	ASTM E 861 : 2013 : R2021
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