
2. Optimum insulation thickness
The optimum economic thickness is that which ensures minimum installation costs.
The overall cost, a function of the insulation thickness e, is equal to :
with :
- C (F/m) :
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overall cost for one meter of piping
- C 1 (F/m) :
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the cost of heat loss
- C ...
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