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The Progression of Corrosion from Angle Stop, Supply Line Leaks

A study of the long-term effects of compression-fitting leaks on plumbing components.

January 31, 2019

The modern field of forensic engineering evaluates the origin, cause and duration of failed building components.

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Grease Interceptor Sizing To Ensure Proper Protection Of Infrastructure

Properly designing FOG waste interceptors in restaurants by looking at grease production per meal variable.

January 31, 2019

Properly sizing a grease interceptor, also known as a fats, oils and grease (FOG) waste interceptor, requires an open mind and a willingness to accept that, for the most part, it has been done incorrectly.

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Ancient Codes Guiding the Modern World

The path to a future of quality innovation is found through respect for the past.

January 31, 2019

Plumbing systems have evolved and modern installations would be unrecognizable to our Roman ancestors.

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VA Work To Be Proud Of

Massive flooding and damage to this Hines, Ill., VA hospital required a redesigned — and relocated — boiler plant.

January 31, 2019

Cory Powers

In 2009, my company, HGA, contracted with the VA to do a study of the existing power plant at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, Ill., and to make a recommendation on how to move forward.

Geothermal HVAC

Geothermal as Foolproof Theft Deterrent Systems

Copper theft is still a problem for buildings equipped with outside air-conditioning condensers.

January 31, 2019

Jay Egg

It's time to bring the HVAC infrastructure in line with the rest of the building standards. I am specifically speaking of air-conditioning/heat pump equipment.

The Future is Now

Viral Stories of Failure and Triumph

Proper installation of pipe insulation is good for business.

January 31, 2019

BF Nagy

We now live in a world where the mainstream media and social media are serving up daily news less distinguishable from entertainment than ever before.

Code Classroom

Thermal Insulation for Buildings, Pipe and Mechanical Equipment

Exploring insulation materials and equipment.

January 31, 2019

Ron George

Thermal insulation is a natural or manufactured material that retards or slows down the flow of heat.

FPE Corner

The FM Handbook and Early Sprinkler Hydraulic Calculations

Browse through the handbook and glimpse the basis for many of the things we still do today.

January 31, 2019

Samuel S. Dannaway

In this column, I would like to focus on the handbook’s approach to sprinkler system hydraulic calculations. Note that hydraulically calculated sprinkler systems did not appear in NFPA 13 until the 1972 edition.

John Lansing Receives a 2018 WPC Scholarship

John Lansing Receives a WPC Scholarship

January 28, 2019

This is the first time since 2005 that an applicant from the United States was awarded this scholarship.

Final Four Selected for MCAA’s Student Chapter Competition

January 28, 2019

As the acting mechanical subcontractor, Students Chapters were tasked with purchasing all equipment and materials and providing all necessary labor and equipment to complete the entire mechanical scope of work.