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2024 May

The May 2024 issue of PM Engineer features our cover story on thermal disinfection: the safest, most cost-effective method for water safety. Take a look at our feature story on plumbing that makes health care and senior facilities safer, new products, and much more!

Cover Story

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Mixing valves play a key role in water safety

Thermal disinfection is the safest, most cost-effective method for controlling bacteria within plumbing systems.
Sarah Scolari PE, CPD
May 16, 2024

Legionella is a concerning bacteria found in freshwater environments. When inhaled, it can cause Legionnaire's disease, a severe form of pneumonia, especially dangerous for those with weakened immune systems.


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Feature Articles

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Legionella Prevention

Point-of-use water disinfection: a necessary public health solution

POU disinfecting systems represent a pragmatic and efficient approach to managing water safety.
Robbie Svidron
Robbie Svidron
May 6, 2024

Point-of-use (POU) water disinfection isn't just about public health; it's also an essential engineering strategy in modern water systems, tackling waterborne diseases by ensuring safe drinking water directly at the point of consumption.


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Columnists

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Editor's Note | Nicole Krawcke

MEP engineers are the Earth’s unsung heroes

Sustainable solutions significantly contribute to protecting the environment.
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Nicole Krawcke
May 13, 2024

The first Earth Day was observed on April of 1970. Millions protested environmental ignorance and demanded a new way forward. The day launched the modern environmental movement and led to landmark environmental laws in the U.S.


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Strategic Plumbing Insights | Christoph Lohr

The importance of third-party product standards and professional qualifications

Industry professionals should engage in the development of new standards and serve on technical committees to help shape the future of plumbing and mechanical systems.
Christoph Lohr
Christoph Lohr
May 6, 2024

Plumbing design professionals rely on third-party product standards and qualifications to minimize design risk efficiently. Written specifications often reference product certifications.


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Guard on Compliance | Misty Guard

Navigating product access in the US

Decoding the relationship between standards and regulations.
Misty Guard
Misty Guard
May 3, 2024

Join us in unraveling product access complexities in the US. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a newcomer, we'll provide insights for successful product compliance. Thank you for embarking on this journey with us!


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Renewable Heating Design | John Siegenthaler

3-way diverter valves: Part 1

Digging into motorized 3-way diverter valves and actuator options.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
John Siegenthaler P.E.
May 1, 2024

There are many scenarios in which flow at some location within a hydronic system has to be directed along one of two possible flow paths. When a single valve is used to create this routing, it’s called a diverter valve. In part 1, we're digging into motorized 3-way diverter valves and actuator options.


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New Products

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New Products: Flushmate Automated Flushing System, the I-Flush installed on the wall above toilet.
New Products

Flushmate announces automated flushing system

May 3, 2024

The I-Flush offers improved touchless flushing operations to help reduce touchpoints and spread of bacteria, help diminish recurring odors and highlight the convenience of automatic flushing.


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