Advance Thermal Corp., a division of the Transco Group, is the single largest and most experienced manufacturer of removable insulation covers. With 3 fully equipped manufacturing facilities, strategically located throughout North America in Illinois, Texas and Connecticut, quality insulation blankets can be manufactured quickly and efficiently for a complete array of industrial equipment.   Major industrial and institutional energy users, as well as energy service companies are turning to Advance Thermal Corp.'s HEATAINER® removable/reusable insulation covers, as aggressive energy consevation initiatives are taking center stage once again. Large energy users are waking up to the fact that the cost of energy now accounts for between 10% and 15% of total operating costs. Utility cost reductions, even the most modest ones, can significantly improve profitability. Uninsulated vaves, strainers, as well as other steam and hot water system components can be a major source of costly heat loss. Kepping these serviceable components properly insulated is an on-going energy conservation and maintenance challenge. The infrared image below shows and uninsulated 10" steam valve with a surface temperature of 341 degrees F (approximately 125 PSI steam pressure). This uninsulated valve is losing 111 MMBtu/year and is costing the facility $1,113.00 annually in heat loss. [download PDF to read more] The University of Louisville and Siemens Industry, Inc. chose Advance Thermal Corp's Heatainer removable/reusable insulation system as part of its aggressive multi-million dollar energy conservation initiative. The multi-year agreement, announced in 2008, called for Siemens to complete an extensive audit of the university's Belknap campus, provide the university with a list of possible facility improvement measures to consider and assist the university in the funding of the initiative. "Siemens presented 185 measures for us to consider," George Kirwan, U of L staff engineer, says. As part of its report, Siemens strongly recommended to Kirwan and his associate, Jeff Dean that Advance Thermal Corp.'s Heatainer removable/reusable insulation system be installed. [download PDF to read more]