PM Engineer articles from February 2003

PM Engineer archives from February 2003

PME letters.(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2003... CPK on Backflow Devices Don Arnold's College of Product Knowledge article in the August issue was useful and informative but did not address the practical problem of backflow devices. They don't work! I have a small laboratory that...

PEX Plastic Pipe included in California Plumbing Code. (PME News).(Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association v. State of California)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... In response to a lawsuit against the State of California by the Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Dzintra Janavs ruled in December that PEX plastic pipe should be included in the California Plumbing Code,...

2003 ISH North America show introduces six seminar tracks. (PME News).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... The organizers of the ISH North America 2003 Conference & Exposition Oct. 1-3 at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas have announced that they will introduce six unique seminar tracks as part of the conference program. The conference...

RPA, CIPH meet to discuss common standard. (PME News).(RPA Standards Action Group, Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... At a joint meeting between members of the RPA Standards Action Group and the Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating (CIPH) held during the ISH NA trade show, a common North American standard for radiant heating was discussed. John...

In memoriam.(Jay R Smith Mfg. Co.'s George Flegel)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... On Saturday January 11 2003 George Flegel died of an apparent heart attack at the age of 77. Flegel was an engineering consultant for Jay R Smith Mfg. Co. and a longtime industry supporter and pioneer, with more than 46 years of engineering and...

ECR International. (Appointments).(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... ECR International announced the appointment of several regional sales managers to represent the company's brands, including Airco, Argo, Dunkirk, EMI, Olsen, Oneida Royal, Pennco, Ultimate and Utica. Representing the Mid Atlantic states is...

Rheem Air Conditioning Div. (Appointments).(Dan Graham)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2003... Rheem Air Conditioning Div. has announced the appointment of Dan Graham as division quality manager.

Murder or suicide? (Codes).(forensic engineering)
February 1, 2003... Even in forensic engineering, codes and standards can be used to determine the outcome of a civil or criminal court case. The field of forensic engineering is one of the most challenging for an engineer to enter. For a plumbing/mechanical...

Reader inquiries: as they say, there is no such thing as a bad question, so don't be shy. (Fire Protection).
February 1, 2003... Q. We had our NFPA 13R residential sprinkler plan submittal rejected by the city. One of their major objections was that we proposed installing more than four sprinklers in one large area, which, they said, is prohibited by code. Is there any...

Grease removal through traps interceptors bioremediation: precise definition is critical to pretreatment strategies and grease "disposal".
February 1, 2003... Grease is generated by food preparation and food service facilities. Significant quantities of that grease accumulate in building piping, municipal collection systems, wastewater treatment plants and onsite system drain fields. Grease...

Back to basics: sanitary drainage systems; here is a review of the basic elements of drainage system design.(Column)
February 1, 2003... Editor's Note: "Back to Basics" is a new column that will run periodically in PME reviewing the basic principles of plumbing engineering. A sanitary drainage system is a system of piping within public or private premises that conveys...

Opinions on low flow sprinklers and water mist systems: look into the minds of our readers through their responses to the PME survey on low flow sprinklers and water mist systems.
February 1, 2003... Those responding to our most recent PME editorial study have made their points and preferences loud and clear. As the number of water mist system installations slowly increases worldwide, there remains some reluctance and watershed trepidation...

Equipment: engineer over boilers.
February 1, 2003... EQUIPMENT ENGINEER Over Boilers Boilers SUPPLIER CIRCLE NO. Low Pressure High Pressure A.O. Smith 200 * Bryan Boilers...

The Endura[R] Grease Interceptor brings grease collection into the 21st century! (Product of the Month).(Canplas)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2003... As one of the industry's leading manufacturers of thermoplastic fittings, drains and specialty products, Canplas has been providing solutions to the plumbing industry for over 35 years. The introduction of the Endura[R] Grease Interceptor is...

Plastic bowl cover for eye/facewash stations. (What's New).
February 1, 2003... Encon constructed its corrosion-resistant yellow ABS bowl cover to promote visibility and protection of facewash stations. Encon's bowl cover shields the facewash from airborne contaminants and offers the benefit of easier maintenance through...

Landscape and surface drainage products. (What's New).
February 1, 2003... Canplas Inc. has introduced a line of landscape and surface drainage products. Constructed of injection molded thermoplastics, the product offering consists of six product categories: round catch basins and grates, square catch basins and...

Automatic boiler Blowdown Systems. (What's New).
February 1, 2003... Bryan Steam has introduced Automatic Surface and Bottom Blowdown Systems to help maintain optimal boiler performance. A blowdown system helps maintain a safe level of dissolved solids in boiler water, prevents scale formation and helps...