In the April issue of pme, read about the UV treatment facility that is protecting Cincinnati's water and residents. The ICC codes are on the verge of change as energy and water conservation are a growing focus, and read about how heat pump water heaters can save you a bundle. Catch up on the latest news in the plumbing, mechanical and engineering industry as well as the top products.
In the case of the city of Cincinnati, upgrading the Richard Miller Water Treatment Plant with a progressive, state-of-the-art ultraviolet disinfection treatment system in 2013 was paramount.
In many parts of the U.S., the summer of 2013 was a banner season for solar energy collection. Many solar thermal systems, especially those in the over-baked western part of the country, undoubtedly collected enough heat that they reached the upper temperature limit of the storage tank and had to dump excess heat.
According to DOE, the Building Energy Codes Program has saved more than $44 billion in the 20 years since its implementation. The report also estimates that by 2040 it will have helped building owners save up to $230 billion in utility bills and 3.995 million tons in carbon savings.
Tyco Fire Protection Products appointed Don Russell as its water products sales director for the Americas.
April 28, 2014
Russell will lead the sales division of fire sprinklers, resale items and devices to suppress and extinguish fires. Russell has been with Tyco since 2004 and has experience with Victaulic and Grinnell.