2023 November

The November 2023 issue of PM Engineer features the 2023 Mechanical Engineer of the Year, reduced emission design of gas boilers for schools, hydronic pool heating, and much more!

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PM Engineer 2023 Mechanical Engineer of the Year: Jonathan Cristino

AHA Consulting Engineers’ Jonathan Cristino has taken the lead in meeting decarbonization and electrification goals for new and existing buildings.

Nicole Krawcke

November 7, 2023

Jonathan Cristino's knowledge and experience in new heat pump technologies, and his willingness to explore sustainable engineering designs and practices has earned him the distinction of being named PM Engineer’s 2023 Mechanical Engineer of the Year.

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Heating 200,000-gallon open-air pools

The project timeline, impacts of the pandemic and the unique requirements of the job made the work at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort more complicated than most pool heating applications.

Dan Vastyan

November 22, 2023

The lavish resort of Nemacolin Woodlands has grown to include a private airport, golf course, ski resort, zoo and accommodations ranging from single-room lodging to estates. Luxury at this level in the rolling countryside of the Appalachian Mountains?

01 PME 1123 Uponor Director of Training Desmond Clancy

Uponor opens new state-of-the-art Experience Center

Flexible space allows manufacturer to tailor training to individual customer needs.

Nicole Krawcke

November 20, 2023

Uponor North America celebrated the grand opening of its newly constructed Uponor Experience Center located at its regional headquarters in Apple Valley, Minnesota in September.

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As electric boilers gain popularity, gas boilers still play vital role in reduced emission designs

Retrofitting buildings to electric heat can come with several challenges.

Ross Brawner

November 16, 2023

While some cities have banned or attempted to ban gas-fired boilers in new buildings, other areas favor hybrid electric/gas or high efficiency gas systems as sustainable solutions.

02 PME Dave Yates Column PERC Energy for Everone Hero Award

From the Mechanical Room | Dave Yates

Propane fuels award for Ruby's Inn

Propane use at Ruby’s Inn has helped to eliminate 5,200 metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) equivalent.

Dave Yates

November 10, 2023

PERC presented Lance Syrett, general manager of Ruby’s Inn with its national Energy for Everyone Hero Award for environmental stewardship.

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

Delivering a quality product is everyone’s responsibility

Quality is a team effort.

Lowell Manalo

November 9, 2023

I do not fully agree with the statement about the quality decline in the plumbing industry. A couple of bad installations do not define the entire plumbing contractor industry. How do we fix it?

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Professional Plumbing Engineer Viewpoints | James Dipping

How are you polishing your technical skills?

The cost of working from home.

James Dipping

November 8, 2023

How are you polishing your technical skills? How are you taking those next steps in your career? How are you positioning yourself for new opportunities? For me, it’s in-person, in the office.

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Strategic Plumbing Insights | Christoph Lohr

Plumbing science research trends

Emerging trends in plumbing science.

Christoph Lohr

November 6, 2023

In my last column, I focused on talking about how engineered plumbing systems were at a crossroads. This month, I would like to discuss some of the emerging trends in plumbing science.

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Guard on Compliance | Misty Guard

The 411 on the Benefits and Requirements of Assistive Tables

The IAPMO technical subcommittee is currently working on an assistive table product standard, IAPMO Z1390.

Misty Guard

November 3, 2023

Have you heard of assistive tables? Over the past few years, this plumbing product has been a hot topic in proposed legislation, code development, and standard development.

Renewable Heating Design | John Siegenthaler

Concepts for varying flow rate in geothermal earth loops

Max COP Tracking — Part 1

John Siegenthaler P.E.

November 2, 2023

The goal is to keep the system COP as high a possible as the operating conditions of the heat pump change. The logic behind maximum COP tracking is to continually look for an earth loop flow rate that improves the system COP.

New Products

York launches YMAE Air-toWater Inverter Scroll Modular Heat Pump

November 9, 2023

The next-generation YORK YMAE Air-to-Water Inverter Scroll Modular Heat Pump is a sustainable, future-ready solution for offices and schools.

New Products

Xylem launches e-80SCXL vertical in-line centrifugal pump

November 9, 2023

The e-80SCXL features several seal options and the addition of 10 large in-line pumps.

New Products

Johnson Controls announces Simplex Foundation Series fire detection system

November 8, 2023

The Simplex Foundation Series are fire detection systems for small to mid-size building protection.

New Products

EVAPCO announces eco-Air Series double-stack dry cooler

November 7, 2023

EVAPCO’s eco-Air Series of dry and adiabatic coolers include flat, V-style and double stack dry coolers available with optional spray or adiabatic pad pre-cooling systems.

New Products

Bradley Corp. introduces Express TLX Series 4-station system

November 6, 2023

The Express TLX Series 4-station lavatory system provides a durable, seamless and complete handwashing package.

New Products

Bell & Gossett announces new TECHNOFORCE eMTV Packaged System

November 3, 2023

Bell & Gossett’s newest TECHNOFORCE e-MTV Packaged System offers standout efficiency from installation to operation, all while delivering overall lower cost.

On Demand This webinar will discuss the available options in electric tankless water heaters, and how to avoid pitfalls when specifying the equipment.

On Demand Installing and maintaining traditional tank-style heat pump water heaters is a challenge due to the added complexity these systems require. This webinar will discuss the ways in which contractors can harness the benefits of tankless heat pump water heaters to their advantage and ensure positive customer feedback.

Earn: 1 PDH; 0.1 ASPE CEU; 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 IACET CEU

PM Engineer Magazine

Cover Story

PM Engineer 2023 Mechanical Engineer of the Year: Jonathan Cristino

Feature Articles

Heating 200,000-gallon open-air pools

Uponor opens new state-of-the-art Experience Center

As electric boilers gain popularity, gas boilers still play vital role in reduced emission designs

Columnists

Propane fuels award for Ruby's Inn

Delivering a quality product is everyone’s responsibility

How are you polishing your technical skills?

Plumbing science research trends

The 411 on the Benefits and Requirements of Assistive Tables

Concepts for varying flow rate in geothermal earth loops

New Products

York launches YMAE Air-toWater Inverter Scroll Modular Heat Pump

Xylem launches e-80SCXL vertical in-line centrifugal pump

Johnson Controls announces Simplex Foundation Series fire detection system

EVAPCO announces eco-Air Series double-stack dry cooler

Bradley Corp. introduces Express TLX Series 4-station system

Bell & Gossett announces new TECHNOFORCE eMTV Packaged System

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