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I think this 20 million dollar process may be replaced with an eco-friendly material based insulator making technique. Even lay people are aware of the many uses of igneous rocks: countertops, floors, tiles, landscaping, construction, sink cleanser, sandpaper (Rice & McKeown, 2008). Granite is used for buildings and monuments; granite and other rocks are crushed up into gravel and used as a foundation for concrete roads or even help create concrete (Rice & McKeown, 2008). Many of the various forms of igneous rocks help in the creation of steel or contribute to insulation. There's absolutely no reason why these rocks can't further be improved and used in a more widespread manner for insulation.
Methodology
Each prototype was made twice for them to be averaged out on each data concerning relative densities, thermal conductivity and other characteristics. Preparatory to this data analysis, the pre-experiment categorization of minerals was conducted to gain empirical observations concerning the real-world behaviours of these rocks and their associated materials. Each prototype was made through
-Powdering a mineral
-Mixing minerals
-Baking the mix at 1350 Degrees (Celsius)
Pre-Experiment
To observe how dangerous industrial insulators can be in a fire, I conducted an experiment to see the potential damage of industrial insulators to a human being.
The results of the pre-experiment are set forth in Table 1 below.
Results of Pre-Experiment: February 17, 2012 (Table 1)
Description of Activities/Findings
Today, I conducted a Combustion Exam to see how each insulator could possibly damage someone when it's on fire. Experiment was done in a fashion to differentiate reactions to fire. In these pictures, burning Styrofoam can be seen. It can...
Its level of danger in a real fire is very high, making it a hazard to be used in ordinary houses
This is a picture of burning urethane. It can be observed that some amount of smoke is generated as the fire slowly gets smaller after the initial ignition. The fire was out once 1 minute. Its level of danger is medium-high.
This is the picture of burning polyethylene. It can be observed that large amount of toxic gas is generated as it burned over time period of 3 minutes. Its level of danger in a real fire is very high, making it a hazard.
These pictures illustrate burning glass wool. It can be observed that no smoke is generated since glass wool does not catch fire. The fire was out instantly. Its level of danger is very low.
The majority of the substances tested in this experiment offer a toxic gas when burned, a fact which should not be taken lightly. The ignition of polystyrene polymers found in things like foam cups, egg containers, and certain types of insulation releases styrene, a toxic substance. This substance can be absorbed into the lungs and skin, something that is hazardous for humans.
Data Analysis and Results
The results of the data analysis are presented in Table 6.
Raw Aggregate Results of Data Analysis
The respective relative densities, thermal conductivity, maximum temperatures, and other characteristics of the rocks involved are presented in Figures 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7 below.
Figure 2, and 3.
Figure 4 and 5
Figure 6
Rocks Involved
Relative Density
Thermal Conductivity (W/mk)
Perlite + Obsidian
2.35
0.021-0.025
Basalt + Pitchstone
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