Plumbing Engineer

June features a look at this year’s National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Conference & Expo taking place in San Antonio, Texas, as well as a Q&A with HoldRite about the expansion of their HydroFlame firestop product line. Other features in this issue include a look at natural gas pipeline systems for site distribution and how to not let energy go to waste by considering what is called Sewage Wastewater Energy Exchange (SWEE). Also, Ron George takes a look at recent trade shows, codes and standards, and BF Nagy’s exploration of the safety of U.S. drinking water.

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2019 National Fire Protection Association Conference & Expo

Everything big in fire, electrical and life safety is coming to Texas.

June 4, 2019

Ashlei Williams

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Annually, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) gathers industry professionals to present insights, new products, trending solutions and more. This year, from June 17-20, the conference and expo will be held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, in San Antonio.

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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.

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Don’t Let Your Energy Go Down the Drain

Using Sewage Wastewater Energy Exchange to heat and cool buildings by capturing and re-using expended energy.

June 4, 2019

Don Posson, PE, LEED AP

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As much as 40 percent to 50 percent of a building’s energy is contained in sewage and literally goes down the drain every day.

Feature

Q&A: HoldRite Expands HydroFlame Firestop Product Line

HoldRite officially launched its expanded HydroFlame line of firestop offerings to include caulks, wrap strips and more.

June 4, 2019

Ashlei Williams

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HoldRite is known for professional plumbing products that “convert makeshift methods into engineered solutions.

The Future is Now

Is America’s Drinking Water Safe?

Aging infrastructure is putting our drinking water at risk.

June 4, 2019

BF Nagy

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There are two good reasons readers should be asking if our drinking water is safe. The obvious one is the responsibility we share to create healthy communities for our families and ourselves.

FPE Corner

Conclusion

Bringing more than 40 years of learning from the best in this industry to an end.

June 4, 2019

Samuel S. Dannaway

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In this, my last column for Plumbing Engineer, I wish to describe my journey as a fire protection engineer and give some recognition to several of those who lent a hand or gave some good direction along the way.

Code Classroom

Trade Shows, Codes and Standards

A recap of ISH Frankfurt 2019 and a preview of Legionella water management specialist qualifications.

June 4, 2019

Ron George

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This month we will cover some of what has been happening in the industry. We start with a review of the ISH trade show in Germany and then cover the recent and upcoming events at ASSE, ASHRAE and ASME.

Product Application

Adjustable Thermal Hot Water Balancing

Thermal balancing valves are a temperature solution.

June 4, 2019

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A new type of valve called a thermal balancing valve can control water temperature in the circuits more precisely.

NEOPERL Flow Regulators

May 7, 2019

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The regulators provide a reliable flow rate control from 15 to 150 psi, are noiseless and trouble-free for several years.

IPEX BIM Objects for AquaRise Potable Water Piping System

May 7, 2019

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With easy navigation, these high-quality, highly accurate and fully functional models allow for system testing and validation.

Sioux Chief PDQ Sillcock

May 7, 2019

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The new sillcock is designed to install easily onto any ½-inch nominal CTS tubing.

Haws Three-Sided Shower Enclosure

May 7, 2019

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The Model 9035 provides sun, rain, and wind protection and is an easy-to-install, compact solution with a versatile design that is suitable for permanent or short-term job applications.

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