The March issue of PM Engineer looks at the current challenges facing the pipe, valves and fittings market, factors to consider for maximum efficiency and ROI of boiler systems, and more!
Hundreds of scientific studies over the past century have proven the disinfectant efficacy of Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI or UV-C) energy, having first inactivated viruses and other microbes on surfaces in 1877, in water in 1910 and in air in 1935.
As I sit writing this column, it has been almost exactly one year since the WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic and states started implementing lockdowns and stay-at-home orders.
So far, we have discussed why organizations need sourcing plans, and covered the planning and process of sourcing. This month we’ll continue the conversation and dive in deep into the interview process itself.
“The grass is always greener on the other side,” is what people usually say when someone makes a life decision that is predominantly based on perceived notions.
As part of an ongoing effort to support higher education, the Terracon Foundation presents university grants for scholarships, fellowships and programs in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
AIM/R has produced a new, monthly experience for its membership through AIM/R on Tap. With this new initiative, AIM/R on Tap will provide year-round educational experiences and networking opportunities to members.
REHAU is mourning the loss of company founder and honorary president Helmut Wagner.
January 26, 2021
REHAU is mourning the loss of company founder and honorary president Helmut Wagner. He passed away last Sunday at the age of 95 in Switzerland surrounded by his family. The news of the death of the popular founding father, who was highly committed to the end, has moved REHAU employees around the globe.
HydroSketch is a cloud-based software for drawing piping and electrical schematic diagrams to document hydronic heating and cooling systems. It was designed for users who need to make a simple drawing, without the lengthy learning curve associated with most CAD software.
After noticing inventory and financial anomalies, Taco Comfort Solutions conducted an internal investigation and uncovered evidence of misappropriation of company assets from their Cranston, RI manufacturing facility.
With innovative design, intuitive control technology, maximum heat transfer and 20:1 turndown range, the Laars MagnaTherm FT boiler is engineered to provide reliability, efficiency and top performance for a variety of commercial applications, the company states.
The perfect combination of reliability, technology and performance in one compact unit, the Rinnai I-Series condensing boiler can serve heating needs or can be combined into a dual-purpose heating and water-heating unit, the company notes.
AERCO, a Watts brand, introduces the SmartPlate EV family, a new generation of tankless waters that uses state-of-the-art technology and advanced materials to meet current and future needs of commercial and institutional domestic water-to-water heating installations, the company says.
AXEON offers cost-effective industrial water treatment solutions. X-Series 8” RO systems are designed for a multitude of applications, ranging from 25 to 465 gpm.
Whether for manufacturing processes or domestic heating and cooling, HALO ION water treatment can lead to dramatic savings and improved efficiencies in terms of maintenance and repair costs, chemical usage and disposal, water consumption, equipment optimization, maximum efficiency, waste transportation and hazardous materials reporting, HALO states.
95MTS series water filtration products from Canature filter from a few gallons per minute, up to a few hundred gallons per minute from a single controller.
Navien’s new NCB-H condensing combi-boiler is packed with industry-leading features, including the highest residential DHW Btu: up to 210,000 per hour, cascade and common vent capabilities with NPE tankless water heaters, advanced controls with intuitive display, and the highest full lineup 2” vent length, up to 65’, the company notes.
The XVers L, Raypak’s newest hydronic boiler, is built to automatically assess the temperature, and adjust to make sure the environment is controlled and comfortable.