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Plumbing Engineer

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July 2025

Volume: 53
Edition: 7

Aaron Bock, PE, covers a few critical elements to designing plumbing systems for commercial kitchens and the importance of coordinating plumbing design with a kitchen consultant. 

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When a Boiler Becomes a Salt Block

July 1, 2025

Ensuring water quality and proper cleaning during installation is critical to the success of high-efficiency boiler and water heater systems. Poor piping cleanliness and untreated hard water can rapidly degrade heat exchangers and system performance—while upfront planning, system flushing, and appropriate water treatment help protect your investment and extend equipment life.


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Designing Code-Compliant Drainage for High-Hazard Group H Occupancy

By adhering to stringent safety standards and building codes, plumbing engineers can create reliable systems that protect occupants, property and the environment.
July 1, 2025

Designing drainage systems for high-hazard (H-2 and H-3) occupancy spaces goes far beyond code compliance—it’s a critical safety strategy that requires precision engineering, chemical resistance, and seamless integration with fire protection and ventilation systems to safeguard people, property, and the environment.


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Large-Scale Compressed Air System Design

Leverage your client’s operational insights to provide most of what you need.
July 1, 2025

Compressed air systems can range from simple garage setups to highly sophisticated laboratory networks, and designing them successfully—especially at scale—requires a structured approach that blends technical expertise, careful planning, and close collaboration with the client to ensure performance, flexibility, and long-term reliability.


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From Car Dealerships to Cardiac Operating Suites: Why Indoor Air Quality Is Critical to Every Building

Using an integrated approach focusing on indoor and outdoor air, mechanical engineers and architects can create comfortable, safe and healthy spaces.
July 1, 2025

From burnt popcorn to airborne pathogens, HVAC expert Mike P. Krueger, PE, explores how smarter design and engineering can transform indoor air quality—and why it’s everyone’s responsibility to breathe easier.


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Tempering the Complexities of Commercial Kitchens

Effective communication and early identification of design resources are essential to streamline the process and mitigate challenges.
July 1, 2025
Aaron Bock PE

Commercial kitchens can dramatically complicate otherwise simple plumbing designs, making early coordination, thorough code research, and close collaboration with kitchen consultants essential for a compliant, efficient, and conflict-free system.


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6 Steps to Resolve Steam Pipe Banging in a Historic Apartment Building

A smaller-sized boiler and proper insulation help solve the original issue while enhancing overall energy efficiency.
July 8, 2025

Discover how solving steam pipe banging in a historic NYC apartment building required more than system tweaks—highlighting the need for right-sized boilers, proper piping, and a holistic energy-efficient retrofit.


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Fire Protection Backflow Preventers: A Forward Perspective

Proper inspection, testing and maintenance of these critical components are essential to ensure system reliability, compliance and protection against single-point failures.
July 1, 2025

Discover why backflow preventers (BFPAs) are critical yet often overlooked components of fire protection systems—and how proper inspection, testing, and maintenance ensure both code compliance and reliable system performance.


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Q&A with Ed Moran, President of Omega Flex, Inc.

As Omega Flex, Inc. celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, Moran reflects on the flexible metal hose and piping products, manufacturer’s values, culture and mission.
July 1, 2025
Amalia Deligiannis

Omega Flex marks its 50th anniversary with a legacy built on innovation, safety, and U.S.-manufactured flexible piping systems. Under President Ed Moran’s leadership, the company continues to expand globally, enhance core products like CounterStrike and DoubleTrac, and invest in new technologies while maintaining a strong focus on training, customer support, and industry education.


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Legal Pipeline

Lessons Learned from Differing Site Conditions Claims

A recent case highlights the importance of thorough contract review, site inspection and leveraging prior project experience to mitigate risks.
July 1, 2025
Steven Nudelman

Unexpected conditions below the surface can lead to major disputes. A recent case between Skanska Civil USA and the U.S. Navy reveals the high stakes of differing site conditions and the importance of thorough pre-bid review and due diligence.


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Thought Leadership

Engineers Just Wanna Have Fun

Take time to connect with the next generation to spark interest in engineering careers and foster future growth in the field.
July 1, 2025
Jill Imig, PE, EDAC

When two plumbing engineers visited a high school to share their career journeys and hands-on experiences, they not only inspired future engineers but also rediscovered their own passion for the work they do every day.


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Geothermal HVAC

Bridging Geothermal Horizons Through Unified Innovation

With strong policy support and the development of TENs, geothermal is poised to become a cornerstone of the U.S. renewable energy landscape.
July 1, 2025
Jay Egg

With strong federal backing and growing collaboration between low- and high-temperature technologies, the geothermal industry is poised to reshape America’s energy future through integrated thermal networks that boost efficiency, resilience and sustainability.


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FPE Corner

Unique Fire Protection Challenges Found in Warehouse and Distribution Centers

Fire protection design engineers must consider proper classification of diverse stored commodities, hazardous material storage and sprinkler system ITM.
July 1, 2025

Warehouse fires occur more than four times a day in the U.S., and while the risks are significant, proper fire protection system design, maintenance, and awareness of storage hazards can make all the difference in preventing loss of life and property.


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Code Classroom

Worksite Safety for Design Professionals

Proper training, use of PPE, hazard awareness and adherence to OSHA safety guidelines are essential to minimize injuries and ensure a safe work environment.
July 1, 2025
Ron George

Design professionals face serious risks when visiting construction sites. This essential guide reveals the most common jobsite hazards, from deadly falls to hidden electrocution threats, and how to stay safe.


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