ASK PHCPPROS AI
ASK PHCPPROS AI

Our Publications

Please select a publication below.

Plumbing Engineer

pe04_2024_cover.jpg

April 2024

Volume: 52
Edition: 4

In his memory, we dedicate this month’s issue of Plumbing Engineer to Bruce Nagy, who left this world too soon. The world will be a little less bright without him in our midst. 


Articles

Back to Top
women_phcp_background.jpg
Feature

Women In PHCP 2024

Celebrating 11 women in the plumbing, heating, cooling and piping industry
April 1, 2024
Nicole Meyer

Women are becoming less ambitious. That couldn’t be further from the truth, but it’s one of the most reported myths about the current state of women at work.


Read More
PE0324_WINT-Empire State Building.jpg
Feature

Water Is the New Fire

Effective water management solutions are critical for an intelligent plumbing system.
April 1, 2024

Leaks and water damage can delay projects, require expensive repair and remediation, and increase insurance costs. Real-time water management solutions allow plumbing engineers to design systems that can stop leaks, conserve water and reduce a building’s carbon footprint. 


Read More
PE0324_HVAC-KeyWestVideoInc-21822-003_Victaulic.jpg
Feature

Pipe-Joining 101: Commercial Plumbing, Heating and Air Systems, Part 1

Grooved, welded and flanged joints are among the most used pipe-joining methods in commercial PHA systems.
April 1, 2024

The type of pipe joint plumbing, heating and air system designers spec for modern commercial buildings can affect how simple or challenging installation, commissioning and maintenance will be. Part 1 focuses on grooved, welded and flanged joints.


Read More
iStock-1040878694.jpg
Feature

Through the Plumbing Lens: Heat Pump Domestic Water Heating Systems

These last few years have highlighted the potential to use heat pumps for heating water while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
April 1, 2024
Lowell Manalo
While heat pumps have been used for years in HVAC applications, the transition to plumbing systems hasn’t been smooth. Industry professionals should educate themselves on how these energy-efficient systems can help their clients’ plumbing challenges.


Read More
PE0424_zero CO2 emissions.jpg
Feature

Systems Architecture for Zero Net Energy Performance in Multifamily and Office Buildings, Part 1

A review of the basic elements related to building science and the thermodynamic principles behind the design of ZNE buildings.
April 1, 2024
Albert Wallace

The building industry has seen an increase in the development of zero net energy or net zero energy structures over the last decade. Behind these designs are building science and thermodynamic principles that allow such structures to consume the same amount of energy they produce in a year.


Read More

Columns

Back to Top
PE0424_woman reaching goals.jpg
Thought Leadership

No Resolutions

Don’t compare the work you do to everyone else’s work. Your contributions are what everyone needs from you.
April 1, 2024
Jill Imig, PE, EDAC
Our work can change from one year to the next, one month to the next, or one day to the next. And when we’re used to the chaos and the long hours, suddenly having a “normal” schedule can be confusing. Jill Imig describes her experience at the beginning of the year and what she realized about herself.


Read More
PE0424_engineers inspecting fire suppression system.jpg
FPE Corner

Delegated Design in Fire Protection Engineering, Part 2

A professional panel discusses their experiences of design delegation, the pitfalls that sometimes occur and how to avoid future complications.
April 1, 2024

As the built and to-be-built environments increase in complexity, speed and efficiency, fire protection professionals must work together to protect people, property and the environment. A professional panel discusses this issue and other challenges when working on projects with delegated design clauses. 


Read More
PE0424_hot water system.jpg
Code Classroom

Commissioning and Troubleshooting DHW Systems, Part 5

We continue this series with a discussion on verifying that temperature controls in a domestic hot water system are working.
April 1, 2024
Ron George

We continue this series with a discussion on verifying that temperature controls in a domestic hot water system are working properly. TMVs work well at stabilizing system temperatures. When used with point-of-use mixing valves, they provide safe temperatures for bathing and washing. 


Read More

Most Popular

Featured Video

Weil video

One Brand. Every Application. Only Weil-McLain.

Subscribe & Learn More

More from PHCP Pros

Follow Us

© 2025 All Rights Reserved

Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development | ePublishing