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The February 2023 issue of PM Engineer features the AHR Expo, ASHRAE Winter Conference, Pump standards, US water infrastructure, and more.

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Grundfos announced the introduction of its Digital NEXT range — starting with the UPSe 15-58 in late 2022, followed by the release of the new, digital ALPHA 15-58

PM Engineer Profile: Grundfos' launches next generation of circulator pumps

Both the UPSe 15-and ALPHA 15-58 feature Hydraulic Institute Energy Ratings of 193.
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Nicole Krawcke
February 22, 2023
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Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke had the chance to discuss the new products and how they meet market needs with Curtis Maderios, lead key account manager for Grundfos Domestic Building Services, and Adam Schwarz, global product manager, program circulators small for Grundfos Domestic Building Services, in an exclusive interview before the products were announced.


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Water Infrastructure

US water infrastructure needs work

While funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is helping replace antiquated pipe and service lines, more is needed.
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Nicole Krawcke
February 20, 2023
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In 2021, the American Society of Civil Engineers gave America’s water infrastructure a failing grade. Drinking water scored a C-, while stormwater received a D and wastewater received a D+.


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PM Engineer Top 20 Products of 2022

PM Engineer Top 20 Products of 2022

February 17, 2023
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Each year, PM Engineer editors receive thousands of product releases from industry manufacturers. The 20 products highlighted here have earned the distinction of being PM Engineer’s Top Products of 2022 based on the number of page views on pmengineer.com.


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Pump standards make the world go 'round

Experts laud the most influential guidance advancing pump system design.
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Peter Gaydon
February 15, 2023
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It is in the interest of regulators, engineers, contractors, architects and system owners to find the most efficient paths to pump system solutions. The rising tide of standards plays a significant role in elevating the performance, reliability and quality of pump systems — minimizing the trial and error it often takes to arrive at the solutions best suited for the application. However, some standards stand out for the magnitude of their impact.


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Columnists

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Todd Stuart: Centralized domestic hot water systems

Design and installation coming together.
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Todd Stuart
February 8, 2023
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In larger domestic hot water applications, we often see centralized water heating lineups with or without storage tank equipment to produce and distribute domestic hot water inside buildings and facilities. I often see these more robust systems in healthcare projects, numerous hospitality (hotel) projects as well as some multifamily installations when energy metering is not required for hot water serving the units (apartments).


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Manacapuru, Brazil, community water tower collects and distributes rainwater.

David Dexter: Plumbing systems around the world

While the general principles of plumbing codes appear to be followed in different countries, it seems they are very loosely interpreted.
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David Dexter
February 6, 2023
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Codes and standards are intended to provide a minimum level of protection of the public’s health, safety and welfare. And, generally, these documents accomplish that intended purpose in the urban/metropolitan areas of the United States. However, that may not be accurate when one gets into the rural or more isolated areas of the country.


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Misty Guard: New beginnings in the new year

New PM Engineer columnist brings expertise in codes and standards, governmental rulemakings, product compliance and more.
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Misty Guard
February 1, 2023
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Happy 2023, PM Engineer readers! Thank you for spending this part of your day with me as I discuss topics in compliance. Let me introduce myself. I, Misty Guard, am a policy wonk, bibliophile, gastronome, musicophile, techie nerd and scotch whiskey aficionado.


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Departments

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New Products

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NTI Boilers hydronic boiler

NTI Boilers hydronic boiler

February 14, 2023
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NTI Boilers announced the latest evolution of the TFT line, the new TFTN series delivers trademark dependability with a new, touchscreen design and robust new control designed for improved precision and efficiency, the company says.


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Glentronics combo pump system

Glentronics combo pump system

February 13, 2023
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The PS-C50 is the latest combo system from Pro Series Pumps, featuring higher pumping capacity with the same great quality and reliability contractors have come to count on, the company says.


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Greenheck rooftop unit

Greenheck rooftop unit

February 10, 2023
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The model RVC (Rooftop Ventilator with Energy Recovery Core) incorporates a total enthalpy core that provides both sensible and latent heat transfer and meets ASHRAE 90.1 minimum efficiencies.


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Emerson proportional flow control valves

Emerson proportional flow control valves

February 9, 2023
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ASCO Series 209 proportional flow control valves offer the highest standards of precision, pressure ratings, flow characteristics and energy efficiency available in a purpose-built, compact architecture, the company says.


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Bell & Gossett HVAC packaged system
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Bell & Gossett HVAC packaged system

February 3, 2023
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The Bell & Gossett TechnoForce HVAC Package System is an all-in-one package consisting of end suction pumps, valves and control drives, which come fully assembled for single job site delivery, faster lead time and turnkey installation.


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Trane air-to-water heat pumps
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Trane air-to-water heat pumps

February 2, 2023
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The new Ascend Air-Water Heat Pump Model ACX from Trane (140-230 tons cooling, 1500-2500 MBh heating) is a perfect fit for meeting sustainability and efficiency targets for heating or cooling from one electric source, the company says.


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Radiant Electric Heat radiant ceiling panels
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Radiant Electric Heat radiant ceiling panels

February 2, 2023
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CeramiCircuit radiant electric heating panels include lay-in panels for 2’ x 2’, 2’x 4’ and 1’ x 4’ drop ceiling applications, wall-mounted cove panels, and units for hard surface ceiling and suspended installations.


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Lync CO2 heat pump water heater
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Lync CO2 heat pump water heater

February 1, 2023
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Powered by natural refrigerant R744, better known as refrigerant-grade CO2, Lync’s Aegis commercial heat pump is non-toxic, non-flammable, has an ODP (Ozone Depletion Potential) of zero and a low GWP (Global Warming Potential) of 1.


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