Paul Baker, PE, CPD, GPD

Paul Baker, PE, CPD, GPD, is a senior mechanical engineer with Jacobs in Fort Worth, Texas. He has more than 39 years’ experience in the HVAC and plumbing fields. He has been an ASPE member since 2006. Baker is a registered professional engineer in nine states. He would like to acknowledge the peer review provided by Oslin-Nation and Itron Inc. Baker can be reached at paul.baker@jacobs.com.

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Drainage Pumps 101

A primer on sump/sewage pumps and why we use them.

December 6, 2021

Paul Baker, PE, CPD, GPD

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A primer on sump/sewage pumps and why we use them. The terminology varies to describe these pumps, but typical names include sewage pump, sump pump, sewage ejector, lift station pump, effluent pump, bilge pump, nonclog pump, drain water pump, solids-handling sewage pump, grinder pump, dewatering pump and wastewater pump.

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Flow Equations For Low Pressure Natural Gas

October 31, 2020

Paul Baker, PE, CPD, GPD

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Flow Equations for High Pressure Natural Gas

February 3, 2020

Paul Baker, PE, CPD, GPD

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There are many equations for determining the flow in natural gas pipes and the pressure drops associated with those flows, or vice versa. Our intent is to determine the validity of each equation with respect to flow rates that might be encountered by a plumbing engineer.

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Natural Gas Pipeline Systems On Site Distribution – Strength Considerations

The codes covering higher pressure natural gas systems in large-scale natural gas distribution systems

November 29, 2019

Paul Baker, PE, CPD, GPD

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In the September 2019 Plumbing Engineer article on “Natural Gas Pipeline Systems on Site Distribution – Pipeline Materials and Installation Requirements,” the discussion centered on using carbon steel piping for above-ground installations and polyethylene (PE) piping for below-grade installations.

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Natural Gas Pipeline Systems On Site Distribution

Requirements for pipeline materials and installation

September 3, 2019

Paul Baker, PE, CPD, GPD

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Purposes of this article, discussion will be limited to pipelines installed in Location Classes 3 and 4 (suburban and urban environments) and in low pressure distribution systems and service lines (downstream of transmission systems) and for pipelines NPS 12 (DN 300) and smaller.

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Using Pressure Regulators for Site Distribution in Natural Gas Pipelines

A pressure-regulating station provides a ‘break’ in the system.

June 4, 2019

Paul Baker, PE, CPD, GPD

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The codes covering higher-pressure natural gas distribution systems are CFR-2011 Title 49, Volume 3, Part 192, Transportation of Natural and Other Gas by Pipeline: Minimum Federal Safety Standards and ASME B31.8, Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping Systems.

Paul Baker, PE, CPD, GPD

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Drainage Pumps 101

Flow Equations For Low Pressure Natural Gas

Flow Equations for High Pressure Natural Gas

Natural Gas Pipeline Systems On Site Distribution – Strength Considerations

Natural Gas Pipeline Systems On Site Distribution

Using Pressure Regulators for Site Distribution in Natural Gas Pipelines

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