Mechanical Insulation Design Guide - Update Summary
Last updated: 05-10-2010
The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) through the National Mechanical Insulation Committee (NMIC) has developed the Mechanical Insulation Design Guide (MIDG) to provide a comprehensive source of information on the performance, use, testing and standardization of mechanical insulation in buildings and industrial facilities. The MIDG is continually being improved and updated. Any edits, revisions, updates or interest in adding new information should be directed through the 'Comment' link on the respect page. Disclaimer.
This Update Summary is being provided as a simple guide to provide MIDG users a quick reference of the most recent updates to the applicable MIDG Sections. Minor corrections, as determined by NMIC, may not be included. Users should not rely solely upon this summary to denote all MIDG modifications.
| Date | MIDG Section | Update Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2010 | Materials and Systems | Revised product definition of Silica Aerogel. |
| May 17, 2010 | Resources | Added product manufacturer lists categorized by product type. |
| March 30, 2010 | Design Objectives | Added condensation control design example. |
| November 20, 2009 | Design Objectives | Added clarifications relative to the simplified energy calculator. |
| April 13, 2009 | Resources | Added product specification references and updated links. |
| March 4, 2009 | Design Objectives | Added fuel efficiency information to return on investment - energy savings calculator. |
| January 5, 2009 | Update Summary | Added Update Summary Section following Glossary |
| January 5, 2009 | Design Objectives | Added Simple Payback, Rate of Return, and Emission Calculator within Economic Considerations - Return On Investment section and footnote same within Sustainability section. |