2021 October

The October issue of PM Engineer highlights how regulations limiting carbon emissions drive efficiency in boiler market, Updating the Hunter's Curve, The case for the master mixing valve, and much more!

Navien NFB-C commercial condesnign fire tube boilers

Regulations limiting carbon emissions drive efficiency in boiler market

Industry experts weigh in on the latest boiler market trends.

Nicole Krawcke

October 11, 2021

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Plenty of opportunities lie within the U.S. boiler market. According to an August study by Global Market Insights, boiler market revenue is expected to reach $4 billion by 2028.

Tankless water heaters used with storage?

Tanks or no thanks.

Brian Fenske

October 13, 2021

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Quite frequently I get phone calls and emails requesting sizing help for projects. Many times, they are the common straightforward applications for a restaurant, office building or hotel. And then there are those that are a bit strange, slightly challenging, and best of all, humorous.

Updating the Hunter’s Curve: The WDC Summit

Let’s make history together.

Christoph Lohr

October 15, 2021

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Plumbing engineers and designers have been talking about it for what seems like forever. Plumbing installers have been looking into ways to become more efficient. Plumbing manufacturers have been collecting the data to better size their equipment. And plumbing inspectors and plan reviewers have been acutely aware of the need for change for a long time.

Leonard Valve's Nucleus digital mixing valve

The case for the master mixing valve

Installing a master mixing valve on a domestic hot water system adds an extra layer of safety.

Rick Cota Eric Costa

October 18, 2021

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Hot water has been around since man first harnessed the power of fire, but when at elevated temperatures, it is dangerous and even deadly. Today’s hot water heaters offer a diverse range of technologies that perform leaps and bounds ahead of their predecessors, but what temperature should they deliver?

Queens Court Apartments achieve energy-efficient apartment living

Rinnai’s new BMS gateway delivers fully integrated system for property manager.

Dale Schmitz

October 20, 2021

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To increase the standard of living for many working-class families in Arlington, Virginia, the Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH) added quality and affordable apartments in the area, constructing the Queens Court Apartments in 2021. T

Nicole Krawcke: Networking is fundamental

Plumbing industry gets back to regularly scheduled activities.

Nicole Krawcke

October 8, 2021

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This past year went by very quickly despite being stuck at home week after week.

Julius Ballanco: The ICC system needs to change

Codes and standards should be as up-to-date as possible.

Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD

October 1, 2021

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Last month, ICC completed the technical code changes to the 2024 Edition of the International Plumbing Code (IPC), International Mechanical Code (IMC) and International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC). Yes, you read that correctly — the 2024 editions of these codes.

John Siegenthaler: Part 2: Pellet boiler meets modern hydronics

Part two of the modern hydronics series.

John Siegenthaler P.E.

October 4, 2021

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Last month, we looked at a piping approach for adding a pellet boiler and panel radiators to an existing two-zone baseboard system. The system’s original oil-fired boiler was being retained as an auxiliary heat source.

Ethan Grossman: Flying the friendly skies

How jet engines relate to flushing a toilet.

Ethan Grossman P.E., CPD

October 5, 2021

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Modern air travel would not be possible without the advent of the jet propulsion engine. A jet is a high-velocity stream of fluid that is used for a variety of engineering applications.

Christoph Lohr: Designing the Design Firm: The Engineering Firm CSO

Part 2 in the design strategy series.

Christoph Lohr

October 6, 2021

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What does the CSO role look like at smaller companies, such as an engineering firm?

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.”

ICC membership elects new members to Board of Directors

September 24, 2021

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The board is responsible for the Code Council’s strategic direction, while also acting as the voice of the association’s membership.

2022 ASHRAE Winter Conference in Las Vegas offers in-person and virtual registration

September 24, 2021

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For the first time ever, the ASHRAE Winter Conference will be presented in a hybrid format, offering both in-person and virtual options for participation for attendees, provides convenience and affords global participation with a group of the world’s leading presenters delivering timely and useful industry content.

A. O. Smith offers new analytical tool to help states and policymakers decarbonize buildings

September 24, 2021

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The company’s white paper details how the tool can be used to quantify energy use and environmental impact through various policy scenarios for residential and commercial space and water heating solutions in buildings.

Bradley Corp. survey finds office workers taking coronavirus precautions

September 21, 2021

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Due to the rise in new strains of the virus, 70% of office workers have implemented a more rigorous handwashing regimen versus 59% of the general population, according to Bradley's Healthy Handwashing Survey.

Elkay donates 101 ezH2O bottle filling stations to city of Chicago

September 15, 2021

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This donation coincides with Elkay’s milestone of the production of the one millionth ezH2O bottle filling station, which was installed in Chicago’s Garfield Park neighborhood late last month.

Bradford White Water Heaters adds PowerStor Series performance calculator to RightSpec Sizing Guide online tool

September 15, 2021

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Whether a contractor is specifying a product for a new installation or updating an existing system, the program is designed to handle a wide array of applications.

PM Engineer Movers & Shakers | October 2021

October 25, 2021

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Viega announced new leadership for its sales and marketing operations. Scott Wallace was named chief commercial officer, and Jared Mackrory was named marketing director.

Rinnai wall-mount system

October 14, 2021

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Rinnai America’s TRX Compact Wall-Mount System delivers a compact, reliable, flexible water heating system, the manufacturer explains.

SquareDrain shower drain

October 13, 2021

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The new SquareDrain point drain system offers versatility and flexibility in design for both curbed and curbless applications — making it an ideal choice for residential and hospitality.

Panasonic energy recovery ventilator

October 12, 2021

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The new Intelli-Balance 200 Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) is designed to increase airflow in tightly built homes with both exhaust and supply air.

Oatey low profile drain

October 11, 2021

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Oatey’s Testable 130 Series Drain PVC Square Low Profile are designed to be used in tile or marble showers where a shower pan liner is present in residential or commercial applications.

Danfoss digital control valves

October 8, 2021

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With the new NovoCon M, L and XL digital actuators, Danfoss extends its range of smart actuators combined with pressure independent balancing valves (PICVs) to achieve digital control for hydronic heating and cooling systems.

Armstrong Fluid Technology pump manager solution

October 8, 2021

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Armstrong announced new features for calculating and tracking energy-savings are now available with its pump manager asset management solution.

Allied Air Enterprises inverter heat pump

October 7, 2021

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Allied Air Enterprises, a Lennox International company, expands its line of easy-to-install home heating and cooling solutions with the new LYNX 18 SEER inverter heat pump under the Ducane, Concord and Allied brands.

ADEY magnetic dirt filter

October 7, 2021

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Compact and versatile, the MagnaClean DRX magnetic dirt filter by ADEY provides a highly effective solution for removing magnetite from light commercial systems with space-restricted mechanical rooms and larger systems (above 4”) in a side-stream application.

Viega carbon steel press fitting

October 6, 2021

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MegaPress, the original carbon steel press fitting from Viega, is certified for mechanical systems, fire protection, gas applications and more.

PRIER brass hydrant

October 6, 2021

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The PRIER C-634 installs faster, flows more and hugs the wall, the company notes.

NIBCO carbon steel fittings

October 5, 2021

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NIBCO BenchPress and BenchPressG line of carbon steel fittings bring press technology to plumbing and mechanical, as well as fuel and gas carbon steel pipe applications.

Milwaukee Valve grooved end butterfly valves

October 5, 2021

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For installation into grooved piping systems, Milwaukee Valve’s grooved end butterfly valve line is the latest addition to the company's existing high-performance and standard butterfly valve family.

Matco-Norca lead-free adaptors

October 4, 2021

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Matco-Norca announces new additions to its line of press adapter fittings.

Charlotte Pipe cast iron pipe system

October 4, 2021

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Charlotte Pipe’s Edge HP Iron is a specially coated cast iron pipe and fittings system designed for aggressive DWV applications where enhanced protection may be needed, such as hospitals, casinos and commercial kitchens.