When specifying pilot-operated automatic control valves for a fire sprinkler system, make sure to correctly calculate the friction loss. You’ll also need to determine if the automatic control valve should be configured for redundancy.

Unreliable water pressure from a 1,000 gallons/minute pump serving an underground fire protection loop and connected to a 10-inch municipal water main precipitated the addition of a 250,000-gallon water storage tank to a research facility’s fire protection system.

Properly calculating the water requirements for expansive medical grounds and supporting buildings is vital to the facility’s infrastructure plan. Here, John Gregory uses square footage and employee counts as part of a systematic approach to determine the gallons per day needed. 

As we continue this domestic hot water series, Ron George discusses the best circumstances to include temperature-actuated balancing valves or pressure-reducing valves in your plumbing design of high-rises and mega-tall buildings.

The partnerships are aimed at adapting to evolving customer needs and reinforcing Superior's dedication to serving customers across regions.

The California Heat Pump Partnership brings together leading state agencies, manufacturers, utilities, and other market actors to support the state’s heat pump and climate targets.

The U.S. Virgin Islands passed legislation requiring updated International Codes, taking a significant step toward ensuring the safety, efficiency and resiliency of its communities.

The SFPE Conference & Expo is the place where fire protection engineers and fire safety professionals come together to learn, network, engage, and be inspired.