From the perspective of requirements for thermal insulation, a ship can be compared to an entire community comprised of different types of structures. There is insulation for the thermal envelopes, which separates indoors from outdoors, such as one would see in houses or commercial buildings.
There is also mechanical insulation on piping and air handling ducts, such as one might see in a typical commercial building, as well as insulation for fire proofing and fire barriers and for noise reduction. Finally, there is mechanical insulation such as one might see at an industrial facility such as an electric power generating plant.
Crewmembers occupy or work in a variety of areas aboard ship. Whether living spaces, cargo spaces, or workspaces, the various compartments within a ship need to meet certain acceptable criteria for either human comfort or for acceptable working conditions. In stowage spaces, maintaining air temperatures and moisture levels within predetermined limits often protect cargos.
In machinery and equipment spaces, temperatures and moisture levels must likewise be kept within acceptable limits. Frequently, within a ship, one cargo space or mechanical equipment space may need to be kept at a different temperature than an adjacent space, requiring structural insulation to thermally separate the compartments.
The shell boundaries and decks of ships are critical paths of heat flow. They separate the interior, temperature and humidity conditioned space from the outside weather and sea conditions.
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