The Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) has introduced a new low level, low expansion foam discharge nozzle for the protection of military aircraft hangars.
The classic sizing procedure for a diaphragm-type expansion tank compares the volume of the system's fluid when the system is at it highest temperature to the fluid volume when the system is first filled.
In 2001, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center decided to replace some of its patient care lavatory fixtures, which were experiencing ongoing maintenance problems.
To help engineers choose which radiant heating system design is right for which applications, we asked two manufacturers of dry and wet systems to provide their expertise.
These Safety Bulletins from Combustion Safety, Inc. describe how little leaks in boiler systems can create dangerous conditions, and how their safety is ultimately in the hands of the facility manager.
If not considered early in the fire protection system design for a project, disregard for drainage requirements can have a negative impact on the overall building design coordination.