Following formula can be used for infinite slab

q=

T1 = higher temperature, T2 = lower temperature, A= cross section area of the slab in m2, b= thickness of the slab in m, K = thermal conductivity of the slab material in W/ mK, q = Heat transfer across in insulation in W

AK (T1 T2 ) b

Following formula can be used for cylinder

q=

T1 = 1750C, T2 = 500C, r1 and r2 = inner and outer radius of insulation respectively in meters, L = length of pipe in meters, K = thermal conductivity of the insulation material in W/ mK, q = Heat transfer across in insulation in W

2 LK (T1 T2 ) r ln 2 r 1