2023 August

Software

MEP engineering software: A tool to aid engineers in design

Plumbing engineers must first understand design principles to verify results.

August 14, 2023

Engineering software has become an indispensable asset for MEP engineers, empowering them to take on increasingly complex challenges with confidence and efficiency.

New Alaskan Police Station locks up heating efficiency and safety with PEX hydronic systems

Radiant heating and snow- and ice-melt system provide new station with safety and reliability.

Steve Cooper

August 23, 2023

Opened in 2020, the new Wasilla police headquarters has the latest technology to supply heat and keep walkways free of ice.

The Emergency With Emergency Roof Drains

Water dams should be over 2 inches.

Brennan Doherty

August 21, 2023

The desire to create safe buildings will always be top priority and siphonic drainage will continue to be seen on projects.

Healthcare

New ASSE certifications lend credibility to health care designers

The elevated risks involved with health care facilities drive the demand for specialized training.

Brianne N. Hall PE, CPD, ASSE 6060

August 16, 2023

By attaining a recognized professional personnel certification, individuals establish their professional credibility and gain the trust and confidence of employers, clients and peers.

Editor's Note | Nicole Krawcke

Saluting exceptional plumbing and mechanical engineers

PM Engineer is seeking nominations for 2023 Plumbing Engineer of the Year and Mechanical Engineer of the Year awards.

Nicole Krawcke

August 11, 2023

PM Engineerhas opened nominations for our 2023 Plumbing Engineer of the Year and Mechanical Engineer of the Year awards. We would like your help in identifying individuals deserving of the award in 2023.

Heating Help | Dan Holohan

Things to consider when replacing a steam boiler

Dry steam is the goal

Dan Holohan

August 10, 2023

I’m still seeing plenty of steam systems out there in our older cities, so knowing about dry steam will help you if you’re replacing a steam boiler. Dry steam is your goal.

Plumbing Essentials — Design Approaches, Codes and Everything in Between | Lowell Manalo

Defending your hospital system design from VE and cost-cutting

Codes and standards can be the first line of defense.

Lowell Manalo

August 9, 2023

With people in our industry moving around, it is not uncommon to run into plumbing contractors and installers that are not well-versed with the code for the state in which they just moved to.

Engineer's Corner | Todd Stuart, P.E.

Designers support early procurement and early award

Advancing design information facilitates product procurement and better budgeting through the design process.

Todd Stuart

August 8, 2023

Procurement and labor challenges for mechanical and electrical installations persist in today’s construction market and seemingly have a stronger grip as we move through 2023.

Plumbing Talking Points | David Dexter

Obligations to the engineering profession

Volunteering offers numerous benefits for professional growth at all stages of one’s career.

David Dexter

August 7, 2023

Regardless of our position in an organization or profession, we all have obligations and responsibilities to the career that we have chosen.

Guard on Compliance | Misty Guard

‘Lead-free certified’ compliance date approaches

Covered products must be lead-free certified, through third-party or self-certification, by Sept. 1.

August 3, 2023

We should discuss an important deadline coming up early next month. It's the compliance date for third-party certification or self-certification, also known as "lead-free certified".

Renewable Heating Design | John Siegenthaler

Using “reverser valves” to switch buffer tanks between heating and cooling

Tank flipping

John Siegenthaler P.E.

August 1, 2023

When a fixed output heat pump supplies a highly zoned heating or cooling distribution system, a buffer tank is typically used to prevent the heat pump from short-cycling under very low load conditions.

New Products

Taco Comfort Solutions announces domestic water booster systems

August 10, 2023

Taco’s fully-integrated domestic water booster systems are the ideal pressure-boosting solution for multi-residential and commercial buildings.

New Products

Rheem announces Triton super and light duty water heaters

August 9, 2023

Triton Super and Light Duty water heaters feature up to 98% thermal efficiency, and eliminate downtime with the ability to detect and prevent water heater problems before they occur.

New Products

Intellihot releases heat pump water heater sizing tool

August 8, 2023

Intellihot’s telliSize is a six-dimension simulation software tool for correctly sizing heat pump water heaters.

New Products

Bell & Gossett announces ecocir circulator pumps

August 7, 2023

Bell & Gossett’s ecocirc 20-18 circulator pump provides flexibility and energy efficiency performance across a wide range of pumps and sizes.

Product Focus | Radiant

SunTouch announces electric floor warming kits

August 4, 2023

SunTouch ConnectPlus WarmWire Kits makes for a simple electric floor warming installation.

Product Focus | Radiant

WarmlyYours announces towel bar accessories

August 4, 2023

These towel bar accessories are meant to be paired with Ember radiant panel heaters (when installed vertically) to turn the devices into towel warmers as well as sources of supplemental heat.

Product Focus | Radiant

REHAU expands EVERLOC+ R-20 manifold connectors

August 2, 2023

REHAU’s proprietary compression-sleeve fitting technology expands with EVERLOC+ R-20 manifold connectors for hydronic applications.

Product Focus | Radiant

MrPEX announces Integrated Dynamic Control system

August 1, 2023

Integrated Dynamic Control (IDC) is a PC-based intelligent control system which delivers comfort and efficiency by coordinating HVAC, indoor air quality and hydronic systems in one control, the company says.

PM Engineer Magazine

Cover Story

MEP engineering software: A tool to aid engineers in design

Feature Articles

New Alaskan Police Station locks up heating efficiency and safety with PEX hydronic systems

The Emergency With Emergency Roof Drains

New ASSE certifications lend credibility to health care designers

Columnists

Saluting exceptional plumbing and mechanical engineers

Things to consider when replacing a steam boiler

Defending your hospital system design from VE and cost-cutting

Designers support early procurement and early award

Obligations to the engineering profession

‘Lead-free certified’ compliance date approaches

Using “reverser valves” to switch buffer tanks between heating and cooling

New Products

Taco Comfort Solutions announces domestic water booster systems

Rheem announces Triton super and light duty water heaters

Intellihot releases heat pump water heater sizing tool

Bell & Gossett announces ecocir circulator pumps

SunTouch announces electric floor warming kits

WarmlyYours announces towel bar accessories

REHAU expands EVERLOC+ R-20 manifold connectors

MrPEX announces Integrated Dynamic Control system

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