April 2021 | PME Magazine

The April issue of PM Engineertakes a look at the evolving pump market, where new growth opportunities lie, and dives into current trends such as energy efficiency and electrification.

Pump market sees positive growth despite COVID-19 setback

Industry experts discuss efficiency and electrification trends.

Nicole Krawcke

April 14, 2021

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Much like any market segment in the PHCP industry, the outlook for pump products continues to evolve — especially given the past year’s challenges with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Today’s zone controls

No longer your dad’s old relay boards.

Dan Firkus

April 19, 2021

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Today’s zone controls have come a long way from the days when controls were literally “relays on a board.”

The push for touch-free public restrooms has led to a retrofit boom

Demand for upgrade kits to convert faucets, toilets and urinals from manual to sensor operation has never been higher.

Andrew Warnes

April 20, 2021

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When crowds begin to return to commercial spaces, customers will want to enter a restroom where they feel safe.

UVU Bridge snow-melt project clears safe path over interstate highway

Hybrid snow-melt installation atop a 970-foot walkway becomes first large-scale use of Uponor PP-RCT in North America.

Michael Nicholson

April 15, 2021

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Contractor Aron Frailey estimates he has installed as many as one thousand radiant snow-melt projects since entering the business right out of college nearly 20 years ago.

Christoph Lohr: Systems-based thinking

MEP engineers should be naturally adept at this strategic approach.

Christoph Lohr

April 7, 2021

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In the United States, we are very goal oriented. We have annual goals.

Julius Ballanco: ICC issues 2024 code changes

A peek at what’s on the docket for the code change hearings.

Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD

April 1, 2021

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While the hearings are virtual, the committees will actually be live at the ICC Central Regional Office in Country Club Hills, Illinois. The committee, ICC staff and moderators will all be operating from the office, while everyone else participates virtually.

John Siegenthaler: Renewable Heating Design

John Siegenthaler: Boosting Biomass Btu

An example of modern hydronics versatility.

John Siegenthaler P.E.

April 5, 2021

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Last month, we discussed using a non-pressurized thermal storage tank, in combination with brazed plate heat exchangers in a system supplied by a cordwood gasification boiler.

Ethan Grossman: Wearing your heart on your sleeve

Engineers are passionate about the work they do.

Ethan Grossman P.E., CPD

April 6, 2021

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“Wearing your heart on your sleeve” is the tendency of someone to express their emotions openly.

Autodesk to acquire Innovyze for $1 billion

March 4, 2021

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The acquisition positions Autodesk as a technology leader in end-to-end water infrastructure solutions from design to operations, accelerates Autodesk’s digital twin strategy, and creates a clearer path to a more sustainable and digitized water industry.

IAPMO promotes Brian Rogers to vice president of field services

March 4, 2021

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Rogers holds a master license in plumbing, hydronics, refrigeration and HVAC, and is a certified medical gas installer and backflow technician.

Uponor donates $30K to Texas relief efforts

March 17, 2021

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The American Red Cross Central and South Texas Region along with Water Mission are each receiving $15,000 from Uponor.

Watts acquires Silicon Valley provider of wireless water security solutions

March 3, 2021

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The Detection Group (TDG), with headquarters in Sunnyvale, California, currently protects over 50 million square feet of floor space in well over 400 commercial buildings across the United States.

NIBCO names Ashley Martin executive vice president

March 4, 2021

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Martin continues in her role as corporate officer and executive leadership team member; and serves as member of the Board of Directors, a position she has held since 2018.

Hoeptner yard and roof hydrants

April 3, 2021

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Hoeptner has been making patented FreezeFlow sanitary yard and roof hydrants for more than 30 years.

Aquor Water Systems wall hydrant

April 1, 2021

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AQUOR’s modern wall hydrant allows end users to connect hoses instantly without leaks.

Woodford roof hydrant

April 6, 2021

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This commercial roof hydrant provides a reliable, year-round rooftop water source, Woodford notes.

Arrowhead Brass freeze-proof wall hydrants

April 2, 2021

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ICEBREAKER freeze-proof wall hydrants from Arrowhead Brass offer an extra layer of protection during winter months, the company notes.

A. O. Smith commercial gas water heater

April 7, 2021

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Ideal for large commercial applications, the Cyclone XL commercial gas water heater operates at 1-million Btu/h, with an additional 750,000 Btu/h model available.

Lochinvar condensing water heaters

April 8, 2021

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The updated line of ARMOR condensing water heaters is available in 10 models, ranging from 399,000 to 4-million Btu/h.

Bradford White commercial water heater

April 9, 2021

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Bradford White Water Heaters launches its BMS-ready Commander Series commercial gas water heaters.

Noritz condensing tankless water heater series

April 12, 2021

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The NRCR residential condensing tankless water heater series uses a fully integrated pump to keep hot water close to even the farthest outlet in the home, minimizing the wait and, therefore, the waste of unused potable water down the drain, Noritz notes.

Navien condensing tankless water heaters

April 13, 2021

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Navien’s NPE-2 condensing tankless water heaters include a turndown ratio up to 15:1, an advanced EZNav multi-line control panel with Setup Wizard, and 2” PVC venting up to 75’.

Vesta.DS tankless water heaters

April 14, 2021

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Vesta.DS premium condensing tankless water heaters are UEF (0.95), Energy Star rated, low NOx compliant and lead free.

WaiWela mini-tank water heaters

April 15, 2021

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WaiWela mini-tank water heaters are available in 1.3-, 2.5-, 4.0- and 6.0-gal. sizes.

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

In this final webinar of the 3 part series, we will explain the benefits of panel radiators used in modern homes and commercial buildings and how to size and select panel radiators for different operating conditions and applications.

PM Engineer Magazine

2021 April

Cover Story

Pump market sees positive growth despite COVID-19 setback

Feature Articles

Today’s zone controls

The push for touch-free public restrooms has led to a retrofit boom

UVU Bridge snow-melt project clears safe path over interstate highway

Columnists

Christoph Lohr: Systems-based thinking

Julius Ballanco: ICC issues 2024 code changes

John Siegenthaler: Boosting Biomass Btu

Ethan Grossman: Wearing your heart on your sleeve

Departments

Autodesk to acquire Innovyze for $1 billion

IAPMO promotes Brian Rogers to vice president of field services

Uponor donates $30K to Texas relief efforts

Watts acquires Silicon Valley provider of wireless water security solutions

NIBCO names Ashley Martin executive vice president

New Products

Hoeptner yard and roof hydrants

Aquor Water Systems wall hydrant

Woodford roof hydrant

Arrowhead Brass freeze-proof wall hydrants

A. O. Smith commercial gas water heater

Lochinvar condensing water heaters

Bradford White commercial water heater

Noritz condensing tankless water heater series

Navien condensing tankless water heaters

Vesta.DS tankless water heaters

WaiWela mini-tank water heaters

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