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Articles by Mike Frankel, CPD

Hazard

Plumbing in hazardous locations requires precision across the board

Danger zone in hazardous areas.
Mike Frankel, CPD
September 19, 2016
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A hazardous location is any area where the atmosphere contains or may contain flammable or explosive gases, dust or vapors in sufficient quantities that could cause a fire or explosion to occur.


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Cloud computing

Guest Editorial: Cloud computing

The industry continues to trend online.
Mike Frankel, CPD
April 28, 2015
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Cloud computing means storing and accessing data and programs over the Internet.


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How To Select A Centrifugal Pump

Mike Frankel, CPD
January 1, 2011
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The first in a series of articles on the principles of pump operation.
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Valves For Process Piping: An Introduction

Mike Frankel, CPD
February 1, 2010
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Some common considerations to think about when selecting service valves other than those needed for the plumbing industry.
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2005 Edition of NFPA-99 Returned to Committee, Will Remain in Effect Until 2011

Mike Frankel, CPD
August 19, 2009
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Members of the PIP Committee (including the author) have just been informed that the entire 2005 edition of the NFPA-99 code for health care facilities has been returned back to committee for additional work. Therefore, the 2005 edition of the code will continue be in effect for the next three years, until 2011.
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Changes Ahead for the Design of Dental Facilities

Mike Frankel, CPD
March 1, 2009
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Revisions to NFPA 99 are on the horizon. Here’s an overview of how they’ll affect both health care and stand-alone locales.
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Cavitation The Complete Story

Mike Frankel, CPD
January 1, 2009
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This phenomenon of imploding vapor bubbles can wreak havoc on both valves and pumps. 
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Selecting Valves to Solve Unusual Design Problems

Mike Frankel, CPD
January 1, 2008
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Here are some tips and formulas to help overcome unforeseen roadblocks - such as pressure loss or recovery, cavitation, and whether or not a valve is fire-safe.
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Back to Basics: Joint Selection For Interior Water Pipes

Mike Frankel, CPD
October 1, 2007
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An overview of the various joints commonly used to connect copper, steel and plastic pipe.
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Chilled Drinking Water Systems

Mike Frankel, CPD
April 16, 2007
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Drinking water systems provide the fixtures and low temperature water used only for drinking purposes. This article describes the fixtures, design criteria and the piping distribution system used to supply and distribute chilled water to all fixtures of the system.


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