Advanced Plumbing Technology 2

This popular compendium of system design details for everything from water meters to specialty systems, originally written by Dr. Alfred Steele, PE, has been completely revised and updated for today’s plumbing engineers. Chapters include:

1. Preliminary Scope and Specifications
2. Motors and Electrical Enclosures
3. Water Heaters
4. Water Meters
5. Backflow Prevention Devices
6. Valves
7. Tanks
8. Pumps
9. Water Pressure Booster Systems
10. Water Treatment
11. Fire Protection Fundamentals
12. High-Rise Plumbing Systems
13. Site Drainage Systems
14. Compressed Air Systems
15. Vacuum Systems
16. Healthcare Plumbing Systems
17. Laboratory Gas and Vacuum Systems
18. Fuel Gas Systems
19. Special Waste Systems
20. Green Plumbing

Dr. Alfred Steele, P.E., CIPE
A long-time ASPE member and past President of the ASPE Research Foundation, Dr. Steele received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the City University of New York and a degree in Civil Engineering from Ohio Christian College. A licensed Professional Engineer, Dr. Steele spent over 44 years in the engineering field; his expertise included process piping plumbing and fire protection.

The late Dr. Steele was the author of three pioneering volumes on plumbing engineering: Engineering Plumbing Design, Advanced Plumbing Technology; and High-Rise Plumbing Design (now out of print).

Dr. Alfred Steele passed away in 1998.

ISBN13: 978-1-891255-33-5