The steam riser pipes are not insulated. I don't know if they ever were - many old houses had them insulated with asbestos product and the insulation has been since removed.

During maintenance of steam systems, the insulation that covers pipes, valves, and fittings is often damaged or removed and not replaced. Pipes, valves, and fittings that are not insulated can be ...

When the 14-inch pipe ruptured, it sent steam and particles of asbestos insulation into the air, MacDonald said.

Elite Insulation recommended a mechanical pipe insulating material that would maximize R-value and minimize condensation risk. Avoiding materials that support mold formation and proliferation was a ...

Q We recently installed a new steam pressure reducing station in an existing 6-m. 150-lb steam line. After reinsulation of the pipe with foil-jacketed, 2-in.-thick fiber glass, electrical arcing ...

The Flatiron steam pipe explosion that sent debris and asbestos spewing from the ground has officials taking no chances. Con Edison says much of its 104-mile network of steam pipes is coated with ...

MANHATTAN — The site of a steam pipe explosion in Manhattan Thursday has tested positive for asbestos, causing concern about the impact on local buildings and people who may have come into ...

PsiKick has partnered with Thermaxx to jointly deliver smart, IoT-based industrial steam system monitoring and energy efficiency solutions.

The University at Buffalo today began assessing damage in Crosby Hall on the UB South (Main Street) Campus, where a steam-pipe accident Wednesday afternoon resulted in the death of a 25-year UB ...

The global industrial pipe insulation market is set for steady growth, advancing from an estimated USD 1,623.1 million in 2025 to USD 2,425.8 million by 2035, at a projected CAGR of 4.1%. Fueled by ...