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ISH North America Presents:
The Green Revolution In Plumbing & Heating
A Plumbing & Mechanical and Supply House Times FREE Webinar
Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at 10am ET
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Get a sneak peek into ISH North America, taking place in Atlanta Oct.1-3, 2008 with green plumbing-heating experts John Siegenthaler, Pete DeMarco, Mark Eatherton, David Yates and more! This 30-minute Webinar will preview some of the extraordinary education programs taking place in conjunction with ISH North America
and will feature interviews with several industry experts and highlight their insights into the dynamic opportunities taking place with the green movement in our industry. |
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Latest Headlines
- "Local Leaders in Sustainability,"
a new study from the American Institute of Architects, reveals that 14% of U.S. cities with a population of at least 50,000 have begun mandating green standards for new commercial buildings.
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Sloan Valve Co. has introduced the world's first solar-powered, sensor-operated Flushometers for water closets and urinals. SOLIS Flushometers use light to charge a highly efficient capacitor, providing power even in rooms with occupancy-controlled lighting.
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Modern Engineering Concepts- Fall 2008 Webinar Series Begins Sept. 11
Presented by John Siegenthaler, P.E.
This Fall begins the next series of Webinars presenting the latest concepts in modern hydronic heating system design. Each offers a 1.5 Certificate of Completion for Continuing Education and is the fraction of the cost to travel to a live conference.
Cast-Iron Boiler Technology: Past, Present, and Future
September 11 at 1pm ET
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Sponsored by:
Ray
Cast iron boilers have been the backbone of the hydronics industry for decades. Some might suggest that cast-iron boilers are dated and approaching obsolescence relative to newer boilers constructed of other materials. This seminar will show why this is NOT the case. You'll also learn why cast-iron, although it may appear gray or rusty in its raw form, is really a very "green" material.
The Application of Storage Tanks in Hydronic
& Solar Thermal Systems
October 16 at 1pm ET
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Sponsored by:
Heat Transfer Products
This Webinar covers a wide range of tank applications and presents technical information on where the tanks are needed, how they are sized, and the best way to pipe them into specific systems. Although storage tanks have been part of some hydronic systems for years, this webinar will present unique and state-of-the-art applications that will help define the future of hydronic and solar thermal systems.
Topics TBD
November 13 at 1pm ET
December 11 at 1pm ET
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Don't forget! You can access our library of archived educational sessions at http://webinars.pmengineer.com. |
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Grundfos Major Supplier For 2008 Olympics 
Grundfos Pumps Corp. is a major supplier to the consulting engineers, architects, contractors and venue owners at the 2008 summer games. The Beijing National Stadium (Bird's Nest), which serves as the centerpiece for the 2008 games, represents just one of the 17 sites Grundfos has supplied to in Beijing. "Grundfos provided reliable and energy-saving pumps, which met our unique specifications for the stadium," states Zhang Xin Ming, head of machinery and electronic division, Beijing City Construction Group.
ICC Creates Sustainable Building Technology Committee
The International Code Council Board has approved the creation of a Sustainable Building Technology Committee (SBTC) to support its many ongoing efforts in green, sustainable and safe construction. SBTC's duties will include developing proposed code changes and analysis/response of related changes proposed for the Code Council family of codes and standards; and providing input on related Council programs such as a green certification program for First Preventers - code officials who ensure buildings are safe and energy efficient.
Hansgrohe Attempts Showering World Record 
With a big assist from employees, families and friends, Hansgrohe recently attempted to set a new Guinness World Record for the "Most People Showering Simultaneously." Clad in bathing attire and special tee shirts commemorating the record-breaking attempt, more than 450 people gathered inside Hansgrohe's Showerworld facility, a bath showroom with 20 different showering systems. The company expects to receive official confirmation from Guinness of setting a new record in September.
Training Manual Explains How Hydronic System Components Work
Bell & Gossett offers a new training manual, "How Hydronic System Components Really Work," which presents updated information on system components and their roles in the hydronic system. Topics include operation of air relief valves, air separators, compression and expansion tanks; the circulator and how it moves water in closed systems; taking control of water hammer and velocity noise; and low water cut-offs for hot water boilers. To obtain a copy, visit
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Sloan Valve Co. has announced the hiring of Jeffrey D. Krull
as vice president, product development and the appointment of Patrick Daly as northeast regional sales manager.
Promod Kumar, P.E., [photo] vice president and director of mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering at KAI Design & Build, has been appointed by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying
 to its Committee on Examinations for Professional Engineers. He will serve on the committee for the 2008-2009 administrative year. Separately, Michael B. Kennedy, Jr. has been appointed KAI's president, with founder
Michael E. Kennedy, Sr. remaining chairman and CEO.
Stephen Glaser has been appointed as president and CEO of Briggs Industries. Glaser came to Briggs in 2004 as vice president of operations, where he led the expansion of the company's supply chain and supported key projects including the implementation of SAP. In Dec. 2007, he was appointed general manager.
ASHRAE's Technology Department has announced two senior management changes.
Bruce Hunn, Ph.D., who has served as ASHRAE's director of technology since 1997, has been named to a newly created position, director of strategic technical programs. Claire Ramspeck, who formerly served as assistant director of technology for standards and special projects, has been named director of technology.
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Solar Design Notebook...
Column by John Siegenthaler Now Appears Regularly in PM Engineer.
Dear PM Engineer Readers:
Interest in solar energy technology has increased almost as fast as fuel prices in recent months. Many HVAC engineers have undoubtedly been asked if solar energy hardware can somehow be incorporated into more traditional system designs in the interest of reducing operating cost.
Fortunately, modern space heating and domestic hot water systems (especially those using hydronics technology) are often quite adaptable to the use of solar energy. Unfortunately, there aren't many references currently available in North America that show engineers how to do this.
PM Engineer recognizes this need and is responding by launching a new bimonthly column titled "Solar Design Notebook." Its intent is to familiarize engineers with modern equipment and design concepts for integrating solar thermal technology into traditional HVAC applications.
The first column appeared in the June issue of PME. Subsequent columns will appear in the August, October and December issues. Initial columns will cover the fundamentals of solar thermal system design.
Later columns will delve into more detail as they discuss systems ranging from residential domestic water heating to larger commercial applications of solar thermal technology. The column will also contrast the concepts and hardware now used in North America with those used in Europe, where solar thermal technology is now a mainstream market.
Our goal is to provide readers with information that encourages and supports the use of solar thermal technology in applications where it makes economic and environmental sense. We sincerely welcome your feedback on the new column as we strive to bring you information that fulfills this goal.
Sincerely,
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
Contributing Editor - PM Engineer
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Enter The 2008 Excellence in Design Awards Competition!
PM Engineer Wants to Hear About Your Most Unique Design.
Entries Now Being Accepted. Deadline is Sept. 8, 2008.
If you're a consulting, specifying or design engineering firm, you can submit your most interesting projects for PME's Excellence in Design Awards contest. PME is ready to honor the most unique designs of 2008 in these market segments: plumbing, piping, hydronics or sprinklers.
Designs will be judged based on the following criteria:
1. Innovation in design. Explain why you feel your project is an innovative design.
2. Customer satisfaction. What steps did you take to satisfy the customer on this project?
3. Ability to meet schedules. How did you ensure that the schedules were all met on the project?
4. Cost-efficient strategies. What strategies did you employ to meet your budget or improve cost efficiency on the project?
5. Community improvement. How does this project improve the community in which it is based?
To nominate your company's best design, e-mail the editor a very detailed statement describing how your design meets any or all of the five criteria outlined above. We'll follow up by contacting those who submit the most intriguing descriptions.
Please e-mail all submissions to Jim Camillo at camilloj@bnpmedia.com. (Include the name, phone number and e-mail address of the correct contact person at your company.) Nominations also can be mailed to: Jim Camillo, PM Engineer, 1050 IL Rt. 83, Suite 200, Bensenville, IL 60106-1096; or faxed to 248-283-6547. Call Jim with any questions at 630-694-4011.
AN ONLINE ENTRY FORM IS NOW AVAILABLE (simply click
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ASK THE EXPERT... AT PM ENGINEER MAGAZINE
Got a general question about plumbing, fire protection or hydronics?
Submit your question to camilloj@bnpmedia.com and we'll get it answered for you in a matter of days, or maybe even hours.
Please be sure to include your position within the plumbing industry [engineer, contractor or wholesaler] so we can forward it to the proper person. |
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Be Sure to Check Out the Latest Issue
of Bath & Kitchen Pro
BNP Media has published the Spring 2008 issue of Bath & Kitchen Pro (BKP), a unique publication created for a powerful audience of bath-and-kitchen installers, distributors with showrooms and designers. Unlike other magazines that focus purely on design, Bath & Kitchen Pro provides information on installation and purchasing, as well as design trends.
To read the latest issue of Bath & Kitchen Pro visit
www.bathandkitchenpro.com. This Web site complements Bath & Kitchen Pro and helps you stay up to date between issues by posting industry news, product news and photos, and a blog written by Bath & Kitchen Pro staff members.
Bath & Kitchen Pro will be published three times in 2008 (Winter, Spring and Fall) and distributed at major B&K shows in addition to its 55,000 circulation drawn from the readers of Plumbing & Mechanical, Supply House Times, Tile, Stone World, and Environmental Design + Construction.
For additional information, contact Publisher Bob Miodonski at 630-694-4007 and miodonskir@bnpmedia.com. |
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