Innovation often starts within research facilities, which is certainly the case for a large university in the mountain region of the USA. When this facility needed to install a new piping system to support research and development efforts at its food and water laboratory, they looked to a local distribution company for expertise. Shyne & Associates, based out of Colorado, has serviced the plumbing industry for over 60 years by providing products that meet the needs of engineers and design firms across their region.
While it may sound “simple,” designing water-handling systems can be just as complex as designing systems that handle aggressive chemicals. Establishing and maintaining pure water can be a critical part of engineering behind these installations. This is especially important in a research facility, where pure water is crucial to ensure accurate measuring of testing protocols and data. Shyne & Associates helped the university choose a material that does not impart excessive leachables or other impurities into the product stream.