plumbing design
The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO®) will host the third annual Water Demand Calculator™ Virtual Summit from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. EST on November 7. This […]
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Which equation is better? Here’s a brief comparison of their use in sprinkler piping sizing. by Yasser Amer Ahmed, CPD, LEED AP BD+C, CFPS, MIFireE, PMSFPE The Hazen-Williams and Darcy-Weisbach […]
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Domestic hot water (DHW) design is critical to optimize energy efficiency, while reducing water waste. On Thursday, September 21, at noon CDT, guest host Christoph Lohr, PE, will detail the […]
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Watts has announced “New Tech in Backflow Prevention: The Future is Now,” an ASPE-accredited webinar worth 0.1 CEU. On Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. EDT, participants will learn […]
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The two primary objectives in a domestic hot water plumbing system are 1) heat the water in a cost-effective manner and 2) deliver the water at an appropriate temperature to […]
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Don’t be left with an unreliable system during a significant rain event by not specifying no-hub fitting restraints. by Jim LeStage, CSI, CDT Looking at the geographic location or climate […]
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Recently, I wrote an article regarding potable water and backflow protection. Water is something that most of us take for granted, until we cannot find a clean and reliable source. […]
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It is of utmost importance to understand how to effectively apply mixing and balancing technology to optimize hot water delivery times, energy efficiency, water conservation, and safety in domestic hot […]
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Design engineers must know the proper application of cast iron and PVC during the value engineering process to ensure a cost-efficient solution. by Eric Knauth, PE, LEED AP, and Troy […]
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Skilled labor shortages and time-consuming onsite logistics can wreak havoc on construction schedules. Prefabrication is an effective option to expedite projects while maintaining favorable labor investments. BIM (building information modeling) […]
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