The book covers various types of insulating materials commonly used in air conditioning and refrigeration projects. It covers the use of insulation in major applications including cold storages, industrial refrigeration systems, air conditioning plants and transport refrigeration. The book covers only applications for cold insulation, and does not deal with hot insulation or cryogenic applications and materials.
The first two chapters are introductory, giving the basics of insulation and the terminology used while dealing with insulation material.