Plumbing Engineer

In this May issue, we offer you a robust issue to comb through while you are staying safe at home. This issue includes our annual Boiler Report! Head to page 64 for a deep dive on the latest and greatest on the market.

Feature

2020 Boiler Report

Manufacturers report on new regulations and technology that will shape the future of the boiler industry.

May 4, 2020

Linda P. Noir

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Amid this global pandemic, manufacturers of all shapes and strides find themselves adjusting and adapting to changing times. For the boiler industry, this is an especially critical time as the products and services that come from our manufacturers are not only essential, they are lifesaving.

Feature

Haste makes NO waste

What people want from their hot water system

May 4, 2020

Pete Skinner P.E.

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In this article, we will focus on what people want from their hot water system and how long they should wait for hot water to arrive.

FPE Corner

Are ESFR Sprinklers OK? Part II: Obstructions

An adequate design is possible only through careful coordination between the sprinkler team.

May 4, 2020

Christopher Culp, PE, CET

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Solar Solutions

Solar Heat Collector Efficiency

It is a mistake to assume that one kind of collector is fundamentally better than another.

May 4, 2020

Bristol Stickney

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When comparing thermal performance, the proper choice of solar collector depends upon the required operating temperature, the intensity of the solar radiation and the severity of the outdoor temperature.

Young Professionals + Integrated Design

Plumbing and Mechanical Coordination

Great engineers can coordinate systems with other disciplines on the team.

May 4, 2020

Cory Powers and David Grassl

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The difference between good engineers and great ones is their ability to coordinate systems with the other disciplines on the team.

The Future is Now

Zero Energy: Why Wouldn’t You?

Clean-energy systems are less expensive at scale, project teams are more educated, and data collection is completely integrated.

May 4, 2020

BF Nagy

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Clean-energy systems are less expensive at scale, project teams are more educated, and data collection is completely integrated.

Code Classroom

IPC Code Changes, Part 5

A continued summary of significant revisions of the International Plumbing Code to be published in the 2021 edition.

May 4, 2020

Ron George

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A continued summary of significant revisions of the International Plumbing Code: water heaters as temperature-limiting devices.

Geothermal HVAC

Cooling Towers and Legionella Primer; Where Are We Headed?

May 4, 2020

Jay Egg and Kristy Egg

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What do lawn darts, seat belts and cooling towers have in common? They have all been subjects of epidemiological studies.

Saniflo Sanicondens Best Flat

March 4, 2020

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Incorporating most of the same features as the Sanicondens Best, this new, more powerful pump offers a more compact look, a larger volume and the ability to handle multiple mechanical systems, while still protecting drain lines from corrosive condensate.

Rheem Next Generation Hybrid Electric Water Heater

March 18, 2020

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The system is more eco-friendly than ever at up to 4.0 UEF compared to past generations.

Triangle Tube Smart 316

March 23, 2020

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The new Smart 316 will supersede the existing line of Smart indirect water heaters and will be available in all current Smart model sizes ranging from 30 to 120 gallons.