Controls and documentation for a sophisticated heating system Orchestration of a heating system. John Siegenthaler P.E. September 28, 2016 What remains is to assemble a control system that can orchestrate all the required subsystems.Read More
Tips on properly sizing the combustion air openings Can the boiler breathe? Ray Wohlfarth September 28, 2016 Tips on properly sizing the combustion air openings.Read More
Discovering water hammer In the beginning, when steam water hammer first showed up, it broke pipes, flanges and valves, and even killed people. September 28, 2016 Get nosy when searching for an answer to water hammer. Read More
Lack of plumbing engineering courses at colleges is a serious problem Think about a career in plumbing engineering. John McNally September 28, 2016 Many universities that offer an engineering degree program do not specifically teach the plumbing design discipline.Read More
Global warming potential is a major factor in the use of refrigerants Thinking about the atmosphere. Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD September 28, 2016 If you are not familiar with the acronym GWP, get used to it. It means “global warming potential.”Read More
Tech Topic: Copper piping A lurking problem with lead. Andrew G. Kireta Jr. September 16, 2016 Copper pipes can be a reliable replacement for lead service lines.Read More
Tech Topic: Solder joints Unless you have X-ray vision, once a soldered or brazed joint is made, it’s hard to tell how well the craftsperson filled the joint. Walter J. Sperko, P.E. August 31, 2016 A soldered or brazed joint may have issues not seen by the naked eye.Read More
A new method for heating domestic water in pellet-fired boiler systems Domestic water heating is treated using an indirect water heater controlled as a priority load. John Siegenthaler P.E. August 31, 2016 Many pellet boilers are retrofitted into homes with existing hydronic heating.Read More
A growing appetite for mobile food truck safety The food-truck industry makeover largely took off as a result of the recession in the late 2000s when entrepreneurial chefs began looking for alternatives. Jacqueline R. Wilmot August 31, 2016 This booming commercial market needs to be prepared to handle fire hazards and more.Read More
Today's district heating systems use hydronics on a large scale The UK has vowed to do away with all gas-fired boilers and gas cooking stoves. Dan Holohan August 31, 2016 Today’s systems use hydronics on a large scale.Read More