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Thermal energy networks help buildings communicate with each other in warmth and coolness through piping networks. New columnist John Mullen explains how these shared energy networks use “waste” heat from sewage wastewater, collected stormwater or existing fire suppression systems to use elsewhere in buildings.
Discover the critical role pressure-sustaining control valves play in maintaining stable pressure levels in water distribution and health-care systems. Learn key considerations and best practices for selecting, installing and maintaining these valves to optimize system performance.
They have numerous benefits to justify their use in many applications.
September 2, 2024
Using water mist to protect items from fire consumes less water than traditional fire sprinkler systems. To achieve the small droplet size, however, the system requires a high pressure water supply. Brian O’Connor from the National Fire Protection Association explains these systems and their various applications.
Ron George explains the importance of understanding plumbing safety and system functionality when a heat exchanger with no storage tank or code-required and approved temperature controls is used for domestic hot water applications.