Its compact size allows for very inexpensive intercontinental freight forwarding. Simply stated, Radiant Barriers are the best known way to fight excessive utility costs with respect to heat loss or gain while maximizing comfort. Conventional mass fiber insulation cannot block radiant energy transfer, which can account for as much as 93 percent of summer heat gain, and up to 75 percent of winter heat loss in conventional structures. Contact Mike Kerschner Quantum International 11519 Canyon Rd. We are just now developing a reusable, washable, vinyl covered radiant barrier rigid panel to be used in the container industry as an intermeadiate step between a refrigerated container and a plain 40' dry uninsulated container.
Testing shows some very positive results so far.
We are looking at being able to keep a sustained constant temperature of around 75 - 85 degrees F. in a container with ambiant temperature in excess of 150 degrees. I'll keep you updated on the progress.