PM Engineer Magazine

PME April 2023 cover

2023 April

The April 2023 issue of PM Engineer features Bottle fillers promote health, hygiene and clean water access, Boilers: Will they stay or go?, and much more!

Cover Story

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bottle filling station

Bottle fillers promote health, hygiene and clean water access

Once considered a luxury, bottle filling stations are now an expected amenity in public spaces.
Nicole Krawcke
Nicole Krawcke
April 12, 2023
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It’s rare today to see a drinking fountain without a bottle filling station. As demand for environmentally friendly and sustainable products increases, and concerns over water quality grow, these products are becoming increasingly popular in both indoor and outdoor applications.


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Feature Articles

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he 13-story Market District Apartments development in Ohio City is the largest sustainable, wood constructed building in the country.

Linear shower drain systems help deliver project on schedule

Long lead times on fiberglass shower pans lead to a last-minute design alternative.
Tom Stewart
April 24, 2023
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The new Market District Apartments in Ohio City will be located near the historic West Side Market, the oldest operating indoor/outdoor market space in Cleveland. Currently, the 13-story development is the largest sustainable, wood-constructed building in the country. Among other facilities, the new 385-unit structure encompasses a first-floor retail space, residential suites on floors two through seven and luxury penthouse suites on the ninth floor, as well as amenity space, including a large rental hall.


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school buildings

Engineering controls that can transform school IAQ

Three IAQ pillars — ventilation, filtration and UV light.
Daniel Jones Joe Kalman
April 19, 2023
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Following the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, U.S. legislators allocated more than $200 billion to school districts to improve safety and student achievement. The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) legislation specifically permits using these funds for the “testing, repairing and upgrading projects to improve air quality in school buildings.”


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Columnists

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Nicole Krawcke

Nicole Krawcke: Balancing IAQ and decarbonization

Don’t undervalue the importance of clean air.
Nicole Krawcke
Nicole Krawcke
April 11, 2023
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It’s officially springtime in my home state of Michigan! While I’m happy to see the cold and snow gone, this time of year is the worst for my seasonal allergies. Watery eyes, runny nose, constant sneezing — the whole nine yards. Ever since the pandemic, people give me the side eye and avoid me like the plague this time of year. I’m actually looking into getting a whole-home air purifier installed in my HVAC system.


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uniform flow

David Dexter: Fitting Selection and proper flow

The importance of maintaining uniform flow with minimal disturbance to the flow patterns.
David Dexter
David Dexter
April 5, 2023
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Codes and standards are intended to provide a minimum level of protection for 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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Departments

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New Products

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Victualic rigid coupling

Victualic rigid coupling

April 21, 2023
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The new Style 107V QuickVic Installation-Ready Rigid Coupling and new QuickVic fitting technology was developed to provide installation confidence, speed and value. 


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Uponor North America commercial radiant stainless-steel manifold

Uponor North America commercial radiant stainless-steel manifold

April 20, 2023
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Designed for stronger capabilities, greater accuracy, and better performance, the Commercial Stainless-Steel Manifold handles 48 gpm total flow with up to 4 gpm flow meters, 1 1/2" distribution ball valves, and 1" loop isolation ball valves that reduce loop pressure drops without impact to pump head pressure for improved system performance, the company states.


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Noritz hybrid commercial water heater
Product Focus: Water Heaters

Noritz hybrid commercial water heater

April 12, 2023
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The Hybrid Hot Series merges the benefits of storage in a standard water heater with the efficiency of a tankless to provide continuous hot water supply through a mounted NCC199CDV on a cement-lined storage tank, providing continuous hot water supply with maximum corrosion resistance, the company states.


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Navien condensing tankless water heater
Product Focus: Water Heaters

Navien condensing tankless water heater

April 11, 2023
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Navien’s NPE-2 series condensing tankless water heaters feature an EZNav upgraded advanced multi-line control panel with Setup Wizard, high efficiency up to 0.96 UEF, 2” PVC venting up to 75’, cascade capability up to 32 units and common vent capability up to 12 units.


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HTP gas-fired water heater

HTP gas-fired water heater

April 5, 2023
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HTP Phoenix is an efficient and versatile gas-fired water heater that is manufactured with super durable stainless-steel materials to last longer and provide optimum heat transfer.


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