Plumbing Engineer

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Women in PHCP 2019

Celebrating those breaking glass ceilings while gaining their insights on ways to diversify the industry.

April 1, 2019

Ashlei Williams

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Calculation Clarity

Leaving a trail of breadcrumbs helps others understand your reasoning.

April 1, 2019

Emily Koussa, BD & C, CPD

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There are many situations where calculations and design intent need to be understood: peer reviews, project sharing, owner questions or the transfer of project.

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Conserving Water and Energy Through Hot Water Recirculation

Maintaining the temperature throughout the distribution system leads to occupant safety and comfort.

April 1, 2019

Michelle Shadpour

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Through the process of recirculating unused hot water back to the heating source, constant water supply temperatures are provided to each fixture at minimized wait times.

Feature

10 Resources For Knowledge Cravers

A look at why learning should be a continual enterprise.

April 1, 2019

Jennifer Olson, P.E.

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Resources plumbing engineers can use to expand their knowledge and and accelerate their career.

White Paper

Wireless Submetering to Control Water Usage

Using leak detection technology to support LEED v4’s water efficiency category.

April 1, 2019

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Using submetering and leak-detection technologies to support LEED v4’s water efficiency category.

Case Study

Sustainable Steam Water Heating

Manhattan apartment complex reduces operating costs with steam-fired water heaters.

April 1, 2019

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Steam-fired water heaters reduce energy and operating costs at a Manhattan apartment complex that is the largest residential user of steam in the country.

Code Classroom

Do We Truly Need Hot Water?

Considering if eliminating tempered water for public handwashing could result in a Legionella outbreak.

April 1, 2019

Ron George

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Eliminating tempered water for public handwashing facilities can result in a Legionella outbreak.

Legal Pipeline

Consumer Fraud Statutes Can Affect Design Professionals, Too

Be mindful of your state’s consumer fraud statutes to receive appropriate protections.

April 1, 2019

Steven Nudelman

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While many states exempt architects, engineers and other licensed professionals from liability under such statutes, others do not.

The Future Is Now

Great Moments in HVAC Control Systems

Advanced controls can provide a contemporary path to energy savings, better comfort and reduced carbon emissions.

April 1, 2019

BF Nagy

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Advanced controls can provide a contemporary path to energy savings, better comfort and reduced carbon emissions.

FPE Corner

Proposed New Standard: NFPA 855

The rise in popularity of battery storage systems for solar PV systems has led to a rise in fire safety concerns.

April 1, 2019

Samuel S. Dannaway

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The popularity of battery storage systems brings fire safety concerns. Proposed NFPA 855 Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems addresses these concerns.

Navien NFC Combi-Boiler Package

March 5, 2019

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The new package includes a patented in-house designed and manufactured heat exchanger, a low profile burner, an advanced built-in DHW module, and more.

NIBCO Hydronic Heating Fittings

February 28, 2019

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The company has filled out its line of hydronic heating press-connect fittings, including two types of elbows and a fin tube stiffener.

Sloan Optima Faucet Line

August 9, 2018

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The new line of faucets is easy to maintain and install.

This thermostatic, self-actuating balancing valve automatically and continuously adjusts the flow of domestic hot water recirculation systems to maintain a specified temperature at the end of each branch.