Texfire quantifies the energy, economic, and environmental impact of its textile insulation systems
At Texfire, we continue to advance in fireproof textile solutions for the industry. With the support of ACCIÓ, we have carried out a strategic project that has allowed us to technically and quantitatively evaluate the energy, economic, and environmental savings offered by our textile insulation systems in industrial facilities.
TEXTILE INSULATION: EFFICIENT INSULATION WITH REAL DATA
Texfire's textile insulation systems are flexible, removable insulating covers specially designed for valves, flanges, or thermally active elements where traditional systems cannot be installed due to their shape or because they are not removable.
In this project, we assessed the different fabric configurations we commonly use, exposing them to various temperatures (100 °C to 400 °C), and modelled real usage scenarios to calculate:
- Reduction in thermal losses.
- Annual energy savings per valve.
- Return on investment.
- Carbon footprint avoided throughout the product’s lifespan.
A DIGITAL TOOL TO ESTIMATE ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC BENEFITS
As a result of the project, we have developed a customised calculation tool that simulates thermal energy loss in facilities, comparing performance with and without Texfire insulation, and calculating:
- Energy savings (in kWh).
- Annual cost savings (in €).
- CO₂ emissions avoided.
Thanks to this tool, we can provide a clear diagnosis of the positive impact of installing Texfire insulation on your equipment.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS WITH A LIFE CYCLE APPROACH
The project also included an environmental analysis based on LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) methodology, following ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 standards. The study showed that while the highest manufacturing impact comes from raw materials (especially NT BIOCERAM ceramic material), the use phase more than offsets that initial impact.
For example, a cover installed on a DN100 valve at 300 °C avoids up to 15,900 kg of CO₂ eq over 15 years, compared to a manufacturing footprint of just 16.5 kg CO₂ eq.
BEST PRACTICES TO MAXIMISE PERFORMANCE
The results were also useful to identify and prioritise best practices in installation and maintenance that ensure system efficiency: use of removable covers, regular inspections, technical training for operators, and reinstallation after each maintenance task.
A STRONG COMMITMENT TO INDUSTRIAL SUSTAINABILITY
This study reinforces the value of our textile insulation as an energy efficiency solution, helping reduce consumption and emissions in industrial environments. It also provides a solid foundation to continue supporting our clients with data, technical assistance, and measurable insights.
With the support of ACCIÓ.