November 2020 | PME Magazine

2020 PM Engineer’s Mechanical Engineer of the Year: Chris Winnie

SmithGroup’s Chris Winnie is always excited to learn about new products and technologies, and then share that knowledge with others.

Nicole Krawcke

November 11, 2020

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At 17 years old, a man working concessions asked Chris Winnie what he wanted to be when he grew up.

How to determine if a facility’s medical gas system is up-to-date

Proper installation and maintenance of medical gas systems are critical.

Tim Richards

November 19, 2020

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NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code provides performance criteria for healthcare facilities that follow a risk-based approach, where it is the risk posed to patients, staff or visitors that defines safety guidelines.

Heat pumps lead in energy efficient trends

Technology advances in water heating realm.

Arthur Smith Paul Pohl

November 17, 2020

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Energy efficiency has become a priority for an increasing number of builders, contractors and engineers who work on and support green projects.

Finding the right solution for complex water problems

Understanding water composition as well as the expected reactions and limitations of each treatment option is important.

Tyler Gamble, M. Eng., EIT

November 18, 2020

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Iron, manganese and hydrogen sulfide (“the trio”) are the three most common water problems in private well systems.

Overcoming a unique shower challenge in the hospitality industry

Pursuit Builders converts nearly 250 bathtubs into walk-in showers

Dan Roberts

November 16, 2020

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The Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel strives to provide a flawless hotel stay to its guests by offering four-star services and luxurious amenities amid the city’s vibrant, downtown landscape.

Spectrum Center arena’s domestic water system replaced during busy events season

Arena’s galvanized steel piping replaced with Schedule 10 stainless steel piping to ensure longevity.

Kurt Gobreski

November 12, 2020

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The iconic Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, plays host to the National Basketball Association’s Charlotte Hornets, as well as various events and concerts each year.

Nicole Krawcke: Training in a virtual world

Use training to differentiate yourself and your team from others.

Nicole Krawcke

November 10, 2020

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You may (or may not) have noticed your October PM Engineer digital edition copy looking much different than previous issues.

Dave Yates: Thermal expansion tank conundrum

Properly sizing thermal expansion tanks.

Dave Yates

November 9, 2020

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When our local water company started adding Watts No. 7 dual-check backflow preventers to all water services, we soon discovered water heaters were failing at a rapid pace, with gas fired models exhibiting telltale signs where the cold/hot water lines skewed off making them look like a bow-legged cowboy!

Ethan Grossman: Clear as mud

Turbidity or turbulence?

Ethan Grossman P.E., CPD

November 5, 2020

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Is it just me or has there been a lot of big words being thrown about lately?

John Siegenthaler: Renewable Heating Design

John Siegenthaler: An internal matter

How internal heat gains “skew” heating loads.

John Siegenthaler P.E.

November 4, 2020

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The classic way of estimating heating load in smaller, envelope-dominated buildings is to assume the rate of heat loss is proportional to the difference between the inside and outside temperature.

Julius Ballanco: A fond farewell

Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD

November 2, 2020

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IAPMO recently announced CEO Russ Chaney will be retiring at the end of the year. The newly appointed CEO is Dave Viola. Both Russ and Dave are personal friends.

Hydraulic Institute launches free Pump Savings Calculator

September 30, 2020

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Free to all as a downloadable work tool, the Pump Savings Calculator factors the impacts of potential energy savings, based on the HI Energy Rating, alongside other variables, such as initial cost, installation, maintenance, etc.

Robert G. Caputo named AFSA president

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The new Flo by Moen property water security system allows multifamily and residential property owners to easily and remotely protect their investments form costly water damage and pipe leaks, Moen points out.