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Designing Heat Pump Water Heating Systems

Part 2 of this series focuses on matching heat pumps with piping systems for hot water storage to increase efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
January 3, 2023
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Once a designer has selected the best heat source for the heat pump, the next step is determining whether to use a multipass or single-pass heat pump. In Part 2 of this series, you’ll also learn how to size hot water storage for energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reductions.


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Four Keys to Establishing Impactful VDC Programs

This technology presents incredible opportunities for project teams to create efficiencies within their respective businesses.
December 5, 2022
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Virtual design/construction allows project teams to coordinate projects using a 3D environment. It addresses problems before materials are delivered to the jobsite, reducing resource waste and using labor efficiently.


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The Advantages of Maintaining an Updated Specification Sheet

It helps maintain timelines, budgets and project longevity, positively impacting overall job quality.
December 5, 2022
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Providing contractors with outdated information on your spec sheets can create problems on the jobsite. Read on for benefits and tips for updating spec sheets for quality projects.


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Cannabis Grow Facility Design 101, Part 4: Fire Protection and Other Life Safety Considerations

Understanding the owner’s master plan helps design the life safety systems to accommodate future growth without a costly retrofit.
December 5, 2022
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Part four in a four-part series on cannabis facility design. This article describes the common safety systems typically required in cannabis cultivation facilities, with a focus on the cultivation side of an indoor facility. 


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Heat Pumps, Wastewater Heat Recovery for Energy-Efficient Plumbing System Design

Local jurisdictions are enacting aggressive energy-efficiency requirements, driving toward electrification of buildings and decarbonization.
December 5, 2022
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Heat pumps are the solution for building owners to increase energy efficiency while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and the cost of utilities. Read on to find out how this affects plumbing system design.


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Multiple Heat Sources

Providing proper function through different piping and control strategies.
November 4, 2022
Cody Mack
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It’s not uncommon to see multiple boilers piped together on certain jobs. You may be trying to accomplish a number of things by doing this. 


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Designing Domestic Water Systems for High-Rises

Building design considerations, challenges and best practices to consider when engineering domestic water systems for high-rises.
November 4, 2022
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There are multiple building design considerations, challenges and best practices to consider when engineering domestic water systems for high-rises. Read on to find out about them.


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Temperature Control for Hot Water Distribution Systems

Complex hot water return systems are problematic due to a misapplication of plumbing science to solve a problem.
November 4, 2022
Christoph Lohr, PE
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Hot water recirculation systems have been misunderstood and plagued with problem resolutions that don’t stand the test of time. The author says this results from first-order thinking — simplistic and superficial. Read on to discover how deep and complex second-order thinking can help improve the design of these systems.


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LiquiTech to Sponsor, Present PHCPPros Webinar: "Plumbing Design in the Age of Sustainability — A Better Way Forward"

September 7, 2022
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The webinar, featuring speakers Jay Egg, CMC; Kristy Egg BSPH, RN; and LiquiTech CEO Tory Schira, will take place on Oct. 20 at 11 a.m. CDT.
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Cannabis Grow Facility Design 101, Part 3: HVACD and Air Distribution

A detailed discussion with the owner’s lead grower or cultivation team is the first step in understanding how to properly size and select equipment.
September 5, 2022
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Part three of a four-part series on cannabis facilities design. This article describes heating, ventilation, air conditioning and dehumidification systems and air distribution, with a focus on the cultivation side of an indoor facility. 


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