Den Onsdag 24. Januar 2001 15:31 skrev Reedtb2@cs.com: > Dear Claus: > > I believe Kaowool is one trade name for a host of fibrous insulation > made > from spun mullite (an alumino-silicate mineral). It melts above 1500 C > and > is both an excellent refractory and has very low thermal conductivity. Yes, Kaowool is indeed a trade name (from LINETA A/S). My papers says "100% cheramic fibers". BP >1650C -- Research Assistant Claus Hindsgaul Danish Technical University (DTU), Dept. of Mechanical Engineering. Phone: (+45) 4525 4174, Fax: (+45) 4593 5761 claush@mek.dtu.dk The Gasification List is sponsored by USDOE BioPower Program http://www.eren.doe.gov/biopower/ and PRM Energy Systems http://www.prmenergy.com Other Sponsors, Archives and Information http://www.nrel.gov/bioam/ http://www.crest.org/renewables/gasification-list-archive http://solstice.crest.org/renewables/biomass-info/gasref.shtml http://www.crest.org/renewables/biomass-info/ http://www.crest.org/renewables/biomass-info/carbon.shtml