steam systems | PM Engineer

Dan Holohan: The two sides of hydronics

A history lesson on the two profitable sides of hydronic heating.

Dan Holohan

October 7, 2021

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Steam and hot-water heating joined hands a long time ago to make up what we today call “hydronics.”

Rubber: Meet road

Resolving hydronic heating comfort issues

Dave Yates

September 9, 2021

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Thanks to folks like you, I’ve been able to delve into many forensic examinations of mechanical mayhem and then offer solutions based on solid engineering guidelines.

The subtlety of steam

Help your customer be a better troubleshooter.

Dan Holohan

August 5, 2021

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You may think steam is just, well, steam. But there’s a lot more going on when it comes to steam heating a building. A bit of knowledge about the hot stuff will make you a better troubleshooter when it comes to what’s heating many of our older buildings. So let me help you look like a genius.

Ethan Grossman: All aboard

Steam has a place in our imaginations as the method of driving locomotives and turbines.

Ethan Grossman P.E., CPD

October 12, 2020

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What captures the imagination of an engineer more than the elegant lumbering of a steam locomotive?

Javier Jimena assumed his role on July 17, 2017

Jimena named Spirax Sarco president

July 31, 2017

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Javier Jimena assumed his role on July 17, 2017, and is responsible for the USA business.

Ray Wohlfarth to teach low-pressure steam system classes

October 25, 2016

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Classes will be held in Astoria, N.Y. (Oct. 18), Timonium, Md. (Oct. 26) and Cleveland (Nov. 1).

Lorraine Wiseman named president and GM of Spirax Sarco

September 13, 2013

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She assumed her role on August 8, 2013, and is responsible for the USA business.

Steam, the original 'bad boy

Don't approach steam like a hot water system.

Ray Wohlfarth

April 24, 2013

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Steam systems have the reputation of being the “bad boy” of the industry and I believe it may be unfounded. Many will suggest replacing the steam system with a new system but it may be fiscally unrealistic to do so.