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RIMA-I Handbook

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

1.	About RIMA International .......................................................................................................................	1
2.	Introduction ...............................................................................................................................................	1
3.	Objectives ..................................................................................................................................................	1
4.	Fundamentals of Heat Transfer ............................................................................................................	2
	4.1   Conduction
	4.2   Convection
	4.3   Radiation
5.	The Need for Insulation ...........................................................................................................................	5
6.	Reflective Insulation ................................................................................................................................	6
	6.1   Concept of Reflective Insulation ..................................................................................................	6
	6.2   Understanding a Reflective Insulation System .........................................................................	7
	6.3   Types of Reflective Insulation Materials .....................................................................................	7
	6.4   Applications for Reflective Insulation Materials .......................................................................	7
	6.5   Installing Reflective Insulation Systems ....................................................................................	9
7.	Radiant Barriers ........................................................................................................................................	9
	7.1   Physics of Radiant Barriers ...........................................................................................................	9
	7.2   Radiant Barrier Systems (RBS) ....................................................................................................	10
	7.3   Types of Radiant Barrier Material ................................................................................................	10
	7.4   Installing Radiant Barriers .............................................................................................................	10
	7.4.1   Attics ....................................................................................................................................	10
	7.4.2   Walls ....................................................................................................................................	11
	7.4.3   Floors ...................................................................................................................................	11
8.	Interior Radiations Control Coatings (IRCC) .......................................................................................	13
	8.1   Definition of an IRCC ......................................................................................................................	13
	8.2   Physics on an IRCC .........................................................................................................................	13
	8.3   Definition on an Interior Radiation Control Coatings (IRCC) ..................................................	13
	8.4   Advantages of an IRCC ..................................................................................................................	13
	8.5   Intsallation Methods for an IRCC .................................................................................................	13
	8.6   Typical Installations of Interior Radiation Control Coatings (IRCC) .......................................	14
	8.6.1   Under Roof ..........................................................................................................................	14
	8.6.2   Interior Side Walls .............................................................................................................	14
	8.6.3   Exterior Side Walls .............................................................................................................	14
	8.6.4   Other Possible Uses - Construction ...............................................................................	14
	8.7   Other Possible Uses of an IRCC ...................................................................................................	15
9.	Glossary of Terms .....................................................................................................................................	15
10.	References ................................................................................................................................................	16
	10.1   Reviews ..........................................................................................................................................	16
	10.2   Technical Papers ..........................................................................................................................	16
	10.3   Documents ....................................................................................................................................	18
	10.3.1   ASHRAE Handbook ........................................................................................................	18
	10.3.2   Federal Trade Commission ..........................................................................................	18
	10.3.3   International Conference of Buildinf Officials (ICBO) ..............................................	18
	10.3.4   U.S. Department of Energy ...........................................................................................	18
	10.4   ASTM Standards ...........................................................................................................................	18
11.	Appendix - Indroductory Comments on Estimating Thermal Resistances for Reflective Insulation Systems ................................................................................................................	20

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