Using Simulations to Analyze Burn Behavior of Insulation Materials

One core element of energy transition is enhancing energy efficiency in buildings, transportation, and industry, which translates into a growing demand for high-performance insulating materials. A new generation of energy-efficient polyurethane-based aerogels (PU-aerogel) is proving to be the material that meets that demand. It incorporates a superfine, ultra-open-porous structure and yields improvements on conventional insulation materials, including increased thermal resistance, ease of processing, and chemical capability.

This study, recently published in The Combustion Institute’s Combustion and Flame 272 journal, develops a pyrolysis model to test the burning characteristics of PU-aerogels and observe their behavior at high temperatures. To learn more about this study, visit fsri.org.

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