Thermal Insulating Paint: Are the Properties Attributed to the Paint Correct?

Abstract

Objective. The purpose of the study is to assess the quality of energy-saving and environmentally friendly heat-insulating paint, consisting of a binder component - acrylic (polymethyl methacrylate) and aluminosilicate or glass hollow spheres with a diameter of 0.02– 0.3 mm.Method. During the study, methods of experimental study, analysis and evaluation of the composition of thermal insulation paint were used.Result. The results of an analytical assessment of the properties of heat-insulating paint are presented. It was experimentally determined that heat-insulating paint has good protective properties against corrosion and for waterproofing.Conclusion. The use of heat-insulating paint to prevent condensation on cold water pipes is possible with a thickness of up to 3-4 mm. The thickness of the layer depends on many factors and is determined by calculation. The use of energy-saving paint for insulating buildings is possible, but only if traditional thermal insulation is used together.

Keywords

• heat insulating paint
• acrylic
• aluminosilicate and glass hollow microspheres
• condensation on pipes
• traditional thermal insulation