Hydropower: Why Use Thermal Insulation in Hydroelectric Plants?

Thermal insulation is a means of stopping heat transfer from one object to another. It is usually used to decrease levels of heat transfer via conduction, requiring objects to be in direct contact, and can also be used to prevent heat transfer via radiation. Thermal conductivity of materials determines the rate of heat transfer between objects. Ceramics and metals which have high thermal conductivities are frequently employed for heat transfer applications such as elements for industrial ovens and furnaces.