October 2019 | PME Magazine

The October 2019 issue of pme, features the latest circulator trends, plus John Siegenthaler on geothermal, Dave Yates tells the tale of two engineers, and the annual NSF special section that highlights the topic of water infrastructure.

Migration to variable speed and continued growth of connected functionality popular in this space

Circulator trends.

Mike Miazga

October 16, 2019

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Like with any PHCP-PVF product category, the landscape for circulators continues to evolve.

Virginia mall skips the mess with updated retrofit

Time and labor savings realized on fire protection project through innovative product usage

Susan Schierwagen

October 11, 2019

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Steve Kirby, co-owner and vice president of Horizon Fire Protection, recently learned of a tenant improvement project in a Chesapeake, Virginia mall.

Major League Baseball stadium benefits from flushometer retrofit

Water-saving fixtures installed in select Coors Field locations.

October 11, 2019

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Not only is Coors Field in Denver home to Major League Baseball’s Colorado Rockies, but the 50,398-seat venue hosts a full lineup of summer concerts and events when the team is on the road.

John Siegenthaler: Renewable Heating Design

John Siegenthaler: Tracking energy flows in a geothermal heat pump

It all adds up.

John Siegenthaler P.E.

October 14, 2019

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Geothermal (a.k.a. ground-source) heat-pump systems continue to be a popular topic in HVAC discussions. Many state and federal agencies are now offering generous incentives for installation of geothermal heat pumps in both residential and commercial applications.

Julius Ballanco: The ins and outs of water pathogens, including Legionella

Water pathogens, including Legionella.

Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD

October 16, 2019

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Dave Yates: The tale of two engineers

The same engineer was at odds with everyone involved.

Dave Yates

October 14, 2019

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We are a non-union mechanical contracting firm, so I’m always a bit uneasy when we end up on large construction jobs where all the other contractors are union shops.

Mike Miazga: Keep water quality and water infrastructure at the forefront

Water is a big deal.

Mike Miazga

October 11, 2019

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Sometimes we might take the readily available supply of water the large majority of us enjoy for granted.

Xylem Bell & Gossett reopens newly renovated Little Red Schoolhouse

September 17, 2019

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Since its inception in 1954, more than 62,000 engineers, contractors and other hydronic HVAC and plumbing professionals have been educated at the Little Red Schoolhouse.

Movers & Shakers — October 2019

October 17, 2019

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Laars Heating Systems, a subsidiary of Bradford White Corp., appointed Lou G. Vorsteveld, Ph. D., to the position of director of engineering. Vorsteveld is an international executive with notable success in sales and engineering.

Breaking: NIBCO to acquire Milwaukee Valve

September 18, 2019

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NIBCO to retain Milwaukee’s management, manufacturing, sales network, sales reps, brand and products.

New Jersey adopts 2018 National Standard Plumbing Code

September 12, 2019

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The Division of Codes and Standards, which is part of the state’s Department of Community Affairs, adopted the NSPC with state-specific ammendments.

Matco-Norca PEX and cold expansion ball valves

October 16, 2019

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Matco-Norca added to its line of lead-free brass ball valves with larger size versions of both PEX and cold expansion ball valves.

FlowGuard Gold multi-port fitting

October 16, 2019

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The new FlowGuard MultiPort provides plumbers and developers for multi-residential buildings with an innovative solution for mini-manifold plumbing system designs with FlowGuard Gold CPVC pipe and fittings.

Viega three-piece ball valve

October 16, 2019

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The newest component in the Viega MegaPress system for carbon steel and stainless steel makes plant maintenance and installation faster and more efficient by reducing downtime, the company says.

Legend Valve butterfly valve

October 16, 2019

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The T-365AB is the flagship of the Legend Butterfly valve line, the company says. The lug type, epoxy coated, ductile iron body has a supported seat for the option of a single-flange, “dead-end” service.

Victaulic pipe expansion joint

October 16, 2019

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Victaulic’s Style 355 PGS-300 expansion joint is the latest addition to its system solution for CPVC/PVC pipe, a grooved mechanical pipe joining system designed specifically for use on CPVC/PVC pipe.

Jomar Valve ball valves

October 16, 2019

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The new Jomar JP-100SSG lead-free press ball valve comes with a 316 stainless steel ball and stem.

IPEX USA drainage system

October 16, 2019

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Drain-Guard DWV is a double containment drainage system enabling improved safety and reliability in drain, waste and vent (DWV) applications.

Uponor radiant rollout mat

October 16, 2019

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Uponor’s Radiant Rollout Mat is the ideal solution for faster, more consistent installations for large commercial radiant heating and cooling applications — saving up to 85% in installation time, the company says.

NIBCO press slip ball valve

October 16, 2019

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NIBCO’s press slip ball valve (PC-FP600A-S-LF) is easy to add to existing copper piping or to replace an old valve without needing extra fittings, the company notes.

Charlotte Pipe chemical waste drain system

October 16, 2019

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The ChemDrain CPVC chemical waste drain system offers a safe, durable and economical alternative for the disposal of a wide range of chemicals in institutional, academic and commercial laboratories, the company says.

October 2019 Ad Index

October 15, 2019

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pme's Ad Index for October 2019 is as follows.

This program will address technical changes specific to corrosion and air vents for the 2016 and 2019 editions of NFPA 13. The 2016 NFPA adds a new code requirement that a single air vent is installed for each wet sprinkler system to help reduce potential corrosion activity due to trapped air, and this requirement stays in the 2019 edition.

CREDITS: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 IACET CEU; 1 PDH

PM Engineer Magazine

2019 October

Cover Story

Migration to variable speed and continued growth of connected functionality popular in this space

Feature Articles

Time and labor savings realized on fire protection project through innovative product usage

Major League Baseball stadium benefits from flushometer retrofit

Columnists

John Siegenthaler: Tracking energy flows in a geothermal heat pump

Julius Ballanco: The ins and outs of water pathogens, including Legionella

Dave Yates: The tale of two engineers

Mike Miazga: Keep water quality and water infrastructure at the forefront

Departments

Xylem Bell & Gossett reopens newly renovated Little Red Schoolhouse

Movers & Shakers — October 2019

Breaking: NIBCO to acquire Milwaukee Valve

New Jersey adopts 2018 National Standard Plumbing Code

New Products

Matco-Norca PEX and cold expansion ball valves

FlowGuard Gold multi-port fitting

Viega three-piece ball valve

Legend Valve butterfly valve

Victaulic pipe expansion joint

Jomar Valve ball valves

IPEX USA drainage system

Uponor radiant rollout mat

NIBCO press slip ball valve

Charlotte Pipe chemical waste drain system

Ad Index

October 2019 Ad Index

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