PM Engineer articles from February 2006

PM Engineer archives from February 2006

Not all CPVC is the same.(PME Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2006... In a July 2005 PME letter, the author talked about the ongoing quest to find cheaper, better piping. He challenged manufacturers to do a better job of certifying their products so that users know, with certainty, that a product will perform as...

Tyco International announces company division.(PME News)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Tyco International Ltd. announced that it plans to split into three public companies. It is separating its electronics and healthcare businesses from its remaining operations, which include security and fire-protection services. The...

Spring I=B=R Schools announced.(PME News)
February 1, 2006... The spring dates and locations of the I=B=R Schools have been announced. Developed by the Hydronics Institute Division of the Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association, the two-day course is designed for contractors, wholesalers, plumbers and...

U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).(Appointments)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has elected six members to its Board of Directors, including Environmental Design + Construction's editor, Michelle Hucal, LEED AP, for the at-large category. ED+C, a sister publication of PME's, is the...

Symmons.(Appointments)
February 1, 2006... Symmons has announced the retirement of its vice president of sales and marketing, Jim Galvin, after 36 years of service to the company.

Sloan Valve Co.(In Memoriam)
February 1, 2006... Renny Owens, vice president of business development for Sloan Valve Co., passed away Jan. 6 of pulmonary fibrosis at age 60. Owens had worked for Sloan for 40 years in various customer service, sales and marketing positions.

State Industries, Inc.(In Memoriam)
February 1, 2006... Herb Lindahl, former president of State Industries, Inc., passed away Jan. 3, 2006. Lindahl joined State Stove and Manufacturing Co. shortly after the company was founded in 1946 by his older brother, John R. Lindahl, and was instrumental in...

Powers Fasteners, Inc.(In Memoriam)
February 1, 2006... Frederic Booth Powers Jr., former chairman and president of Powers Fasteners, Inc., New Rochelle, NY, died Dec. 20 at the age of 72. Powers, who was inducted into the "Fastener Hall of Fame" by the National Industrial Fastener Association in...

Additional penetration protection: Julius examines new penetration requirements in the codes.(Codes)
February 1, 2006... Through penetration protection became a part of engineers' vocabulary more than 15 years ago. The first standard dedicated to through penetration fire protection was ASTM E814, first published in 1981. The standard has been updated many times....

Infamous fires, part II: Mark examines several more infamous fires that had a pronounced impact on fire codes.(Fire Protection)
February 1, 2006... One thing that history has made clear is that improved fire and building code legislation does not come about following incidents where just one or two people perish in a fire. Rather, legislative updates to fire codes are prompted by tragedies...

Plumbing fixtures for healthcare facilities: increased healthcare service demand requires more water conservation and increased hygiene measures.(Cover Story)
February 1, 2006... As potable water and sewer costs continue to escalate--averaging approximately $4 per 1,000 gallons across the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Energy--implementing water-efficient designs that reduce consumption will minimize...

The elements of hazardous wastewater treatment: here are the basics of designing wastewater pre-treatment systems.
February 1, 2006... The subject of hazardous wastewater pre-treatment is a large and complicated one. The technology for the treatment and disposal of this waste is the most rapidly developing area for environmental engineering. The management of hazardous...

What do engineers really think about hydronic piping? We asked our readers about their attitudes regarding hydronic piping, and here's what we discovered.
February 1, 2006... One of the more interesting areas of the plumbing and mechanical engineering profession has been the change in attitude regarding hydronic piping material. Within the past 10 years, there has appeared to be an acceptance of newer material. An...

Hand sinks with towel dispensers.(PME Products)
February 1, 2006... Advance Tabco's two "Space Saver" hand sinks now come with a lockable towel dispenser that utilizes "C-fold" towels. The model 7-PS-83 includes a deck-mounted faucet, and the 7-PS-84 uses a splash mount. These sinks are made of heavy gauge 304...

Pumps.(PME Products)
February 1, 2006... A new series of split-case pumps with several features never before offered in the HVAC industry has been introduced by Bell & Gossett. Aptly named the VSX Series (vertical split-case excellence), the new pumps feature multiple suction and...

Circulators.(PME Products)
February 1, 2006... Grundfos has announced its integrated variable speed drive E-Circulator line, available in two configurations. Series 1000 pumps are suitable for constant temperature, flow and pressure control. Series 2000 pumps add the capability of...

Electronic hand-washing faucets.(PME Products)
February 1, 2006... Sloan Valve Co. has introduced several new water-saving SF-Series electronic hand-washing faucets that automatically deliver either tempered or hot/cold water on demand. A new four-color brochure describes the pedestal mount models for offices,...

Quick-Connect Manifolds.(PME Products)
February 1, 2006... Watts has introduced Sea Tech[TM] 35 Series Quick-Connect Manifolds. The new 35 Series quick-connect manifold system utilizes an exclusive modular design. Manifold sections can be purchased individually and simply snapped together to create the...

Faucet attachment.(PME Products)
February 1, 2006... Careguard[R] from NEOPERL, Inc. is the perfect combination of hygienic features for faucet attachments with built-in AgION[TM] anti-microbial protection, laminar stream (non-aerated) and screenless construction (no wire-mesh screen prone to...

Bathroom fittings.(PME Products)
February 1, 2006... Symmons has launched a new collection of exquisitely designed bathroom fittings for the home. Originally created for world-class luxury resorts, condominiums, and other premier destinations, the Elements[R] line features exclusive designs from...

Child-ADA vandal-resistant Water Coolers.(PME Products)
February 1, 2006... Halsey Taylor has introduced a line of vandal-resistant coolers designed for a wide variety of applications. Halsey Taylor HVR Water Coolers are available as a single (model HVR8-CHILD ADA) and bi-level (model HVR8BL-CHILD ADA) barrier-free...

Hands-free electronic kitchen Faucet.(PME Products)
February 1, 2006... Pascal[TM] Culinary Faucet with Smart Technology from Brizo[TM] combines hands-free and touch control technology, so home epicureans can seamlessly activate water flow by either "tapping" the faucet or using the hands-free option, reserving...

Insulating suspension clamp.(PME Products)
February 1, 2006... The new Single Shot[TM] Insulating Suspension Clamp from IPS Corp. offers a preloaded nail that will end the need to search for or purchase nails ever again. The Single Shot can be used anywhere that standard insulating suspension clamps are...

Whirlpool.(PME Products)
February 1, 2006... American Standard has announced the Lifetime Whirlpool tub that is not only therapeutic and relaxing, but also quieter, more spacious, deep and easy to clean. The Lifetime Whirlpool features: exclusive ComfortJets that are easy to clean and...

Fire alarm monitoring graphical workstation.(PME Products)
February 1, 2006... NOTIFIER has announced ONYXWorks', a PC-based graphical workstation. Only ONYXWorks integrates NOTIFIER and competitive fire alarm systems, security, card access, and CCTV into a single point of control. ONYXWorks, both UL- and ULC-listed,...

BNP media presents: a seminar that delivers cutting-edge hydronic technologies.(New & Expanded Topics)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2006... This intensive 1-day seminar presents the latest concepts in modern hydronic heating system design for both residential and commercial hydronic heating systems. Learn to design efficient, affordable, and reliable systems using the latest...