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PME June 2022 cover

2022 June

The June 2022 issue of PM Engineer features the 2022 PM Engineer Manufacturers Rep of the Year, risks of adjustable pressure relief valves, and much more!

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Manufacturers Rep of the Year: BDA

2022 Plumbing & Mechanical Engineer Manufacturers Rep of the Year: BDA

Fishers, Indiana-based firm Battersby, Danielson, Azbell takes this year’s honor as PM Engineer’s Manufacturers Rep of the Year.
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Nicole Krawcke
June 14, 2022
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Every sector of the plumbing and HVAC industries is feeling the pinch of the labor shortage. However, one manufacturers rep is building a solution to the issue that has been challenging the skilled trades for years.
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saves time and money
CASE STUDY

Pressing saves time and money on tricky hospital job

Press technology helps North Dakota contractor complete new plumbing and low-pressure steam piping project on time.
Kristen White
June 22, 2022
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The biggest project Jordan Haugtvedt has worked on lately ended up getting a big helping hand, thanks to Viega ProPress and MegaPress technology.


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The risks of adjustable pressure relief valves

Choosing the correct relief valve needs preplanning.
George McHugh
June 20, 2022
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Pressure relief valves protect fire sprinkler system components by relieving excess system pressure from supply surges or temperature changes. Since the 2010 edition, NFPA 13: “Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems” has required pressure relief valves to be installed on all wet pipe fire sprinkler systems.


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Industry experts weigh in on geothermal market trends.

Geothermal — the way forward to decarbonization and electrification

Industry experts weigh in on geothermal market trends.
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Nicole Krawcke
June 16, 2022
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While it may feel like the other side of the world, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will have lasting effects — including sparking the European Union’s hasty transition to energy independence. Last month, the EU announced a $300 billion roadmap to ditch Russian energy — mainly oil and gas. The EU said it would slash consumption of Russian gas by 66% by the end of the year, and break its dependence completely by 2027 by saving energy, finding alternate sources and speeding up the transition to renewables, according to ABC News.


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the Emerging Water Technology Symposium (EWTS), which was held in San Antonio May 10-11
EDITOR’S NOTE

Nicole Krawcke: Plumbing industry addresses key water issues during seventh EWTS

Engineers, manufacturers, utilities and code officials gathered in San Antonio, Texas, May 10-11.
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Nicole Krawcke
June 13, 2022
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It’s been more than two years since I took over PM Engineer from my predecessor. What a wild and crazy time that was — the COVID-19 pandemic was just getting started and lockdowns were being mandated. Needless to say, I didn’t get out much that year, or even last year, for that matter.


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The magic of the simple air vent
HEATING HELP

Dan Holohan: The magic of the simple air vent

You never know what knowledge you’ll discover by reading old literature.
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Dan Holohan
June 10, 2022
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 recently came across the December 1924 issue of Popular Science magazine. Reading stuff like that always makes me feel like I have a time machine.


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Running horizontal drains
Plumbing Talking Points

David Dexter: Running horizontal drains

A discussion on the minimum burial depth or pipe cover required.
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David Dexter
June 8, 2022
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Let us get down in the dirt, or at least “backfill.” A recent discussion on ASPE Connect’s “Open Forum” was entitled “Minimum Pipe Cover when Calculating Invert Under Building Slab for PVC Sanitary.”


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Safe drinking water
STRATEGIC PLUMBING INSIGHTS

Christoph Lohr: The increasing frequency of plumbing failures

Unintended consequences
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Christoph Lohr
June 6, 2022
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“It couldn’t happen where I live.” Many in the United States probably thought that when watching the horror occurring in Flint, Michigan, from 2014 to 2016.


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Viscosity is the measure of a fluid’s resistance to flowing at a given rate.
WATER COOLER CONVERSATIONS

Ethan Grossman: Understanding thixotropy and viscosity in plumbing and mechanical engineering

The proof is in the pudding
Ethan Grossman P.E., CPD
June 3, 2022
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Some of us may remember a day when ketchup was placed in thick glass bottles with skinny necks. I’d like to meet the person who came up with that idea and kindly ask, “What were you thinking?” 


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Heating, cooling and DHW from a single system
RENEWABLE HEATING DESIGN

John Siegenthaler: Heating, cooling and DHW from a single system

Three from one
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John Siegenthaler P.E.
June 1, 2022
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As global energy planning moves away from fossil fuels and toward electricity, an increasing number of hydronic heating systems are being supplied by heat pumps. Some use water-to-water heat pumps supplied by geothermal earth loops. Others use air-to-water heat pumps.


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Architects know what they are doing
CODES

Julius Ballanco: Architects know what they are doing

A recap of the IAPMO Plumbing and Mechanical Technical Committee meetings.
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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
May 31, 2022
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Biden Administration proposes new commercial water heater efficiency rules

May 18, 2022
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If implemented within DOE’s proposed timeframe, the new standards would come into effect in 2026.



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Pioneering resource recovery study gets Water Research Foundation, utility funding

May 25, 2022
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The project is sponsored by the City of Columbus, which has successfully implemented acid phase digestion improvements at its Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant, saving the city upward of $1M annually.


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Pedrollo Group acquires majority ownership of Superior Pump

May 25, 2022
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With the acquisition of Superior Pump, the Pedrollo Group expanded its leadership in hydraulic pump technology focusing on a direct presence in the North American market.


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Webstone Ball valves

Webstone Ball valves

June 2, 2022
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Webstone, a brand of NIBCO, announces new press × NPT products including ball valves with reversible handles, elbows and couplings.


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Powers Mixing valves

Powers Mixing valves

June 3, 2022
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Powers announces the addition of cold expansion fitting tailpiece connections (PEX F1960) for the LFLM495 and LFLM490 mixing valve series.


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Walraven Pipe reinforcement

Walraven Pipe reinforcement

June 6, 2022
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Did you know Walraven’s pipe reinforcement is self-gripping and provides continuous support for all plastic pipes by controlling the direction of pipe expansion, maintaining alignment of pipe and prohibits “snaking”?


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ASC Engineered Solutions Flexible coupling

ASC Engineered Solutions Flexible coupling

June 1, 2022
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ASC Engineered Solutions now offers a new, ready-for-install flexible coupling.


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Watts PEX connections

Watts PEX connections

June 7, 2022
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Watts has announced the addition of cold expansion fitting tailpiece connections (PEX F1960) for the LFMMV and LF1170 mixing valve series.


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Noritz America Hard water treatment solution

Noritz America Hard water treatment solution

June 8, 2022
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Tankless water heater manufacturer Noritz America recently released an updated version of its revolutionary hard water-treatment product, Scale Shield.


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