plumbing design
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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New PRV technology eliminates the need for a parallel or series system, so a second PRV downstream isn’t needed. by Jim LeStage, CSI, CDT Water control technology is integral to […]
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The plumbing design for a complex processing system doesn’t have to be extremely difficult when there is cooperation among team members. by Paul Freeman, PE, CPD Six million—yes, that’s correct—six […]
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The Plastics Pipe Institute Inc. (PPI) has announced a major update to its Building & Construction Division’s Plastic Pipe Design Calculator, a free software tool for the design of plastic […]
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While gravity systems are often the conventional choice of plumbing, vacuum plumbing systems are fast challenging the status quo and emerging as a smart and efficient alternative. Evac has published […]
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