Reflective Insulation, Radiant Barriers and Radiation Control Coatings
The RIMA-I Handbook aims to provide a simple yet comprehensive guide elaborating on the fundamentals of heat transfer and the concept of reflective insulation, radiant barriers and interior radiation control coatings (IRCCs’). Download the RIMA-I Handbook PDF or the Spanish Handbook PDF.
A Look Inside – Table of Contents
- About RIMA International
- Introduction
- Objectives
- Fundamentals of Heat Transfer
- 4.1 Conduction
- 4.2 Convection
- 4.3 Radiation
- The Need for Insulation
- Reflective Insulation
- 6.1 Concept of Reflective Insulation
- 6.2 Understanding a Reflective Insulation System
- 6.3 Types of Reflective Insulation Materials
- 6.4 Applications for Reflective Insulation Materials
- 6.5 Installing Reflective Insulation Systems
- Radiant Barriers
- 7.1 Physics of Radiant Barriers
- 7.2 Radiant Barrier Systems (RBS)
- 7.3 Types of Radiant Barrier Material
- 7.4 Installing Radiant Barriers
- 7.4.1 Attics
- 7.4.2 Walls
- 7.4.3 Floors
- Interior Radiations Control Coatings (IRCC)
- 8.1 Definition of an IRCC
- 8.2 Physics on an IRCC
- 8.3 Definition on an Interior Radiation Control Coatings (IRCC)
- 8.4 Advantages of an IRCC
- 8.5 Intsallation Methods for an IRCC
- 8.6 Typical Installations of Interior Radiation Control Coatings (IRCC)
- 8.6.1 Under Roof
- 8.6.2 Interior Side Walls
- 8.6.3 Exterior Side Walls
- 8.6.4 Other Possible Uses – Construction
- 8.7 Other Possible Uses of an IRCC
- Glossary of Terms
- References
- 10.1 Reviews
- 10.2 Technical Papers
- 10.3 Documents
- 10.3.1 ASHRAE Handbook
- 10.3.2 Federal Trade Commission
- 10.3.3 International Conference of Buildinf Officials (ICBO)
- 10.3.4 U.S. Department of Energy
- 10.4 ASTM Standards
- Appendix – Indroductory Comments on Estimating Thermal Resistances for
- Reflective Insulation Systems