The purpose of the Plumbing Design Review Guide is to help the project manager or the responsible project engineer to check for coordination between design disciplines, and to check for errors and omissions or inconsistencies in the Plumbing design, before the construction documents are finalized. This Guide could also be used as a Training Manual, to assist with designer and engineer development. The detailed information related to all phases of Plumbing design can help the designer or engineer to avoid errors or omissions during the design phase. The FREE "Checklist" (available via email) can also be used to track training progress.The Plumbing Design Review Guide includes over (140) pages and spreadsheets that cover many of the design and engineering requirements associated with typical projects. Hyperlinks are provided to help select the topics that are relevant to the project being reviewed.

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The purpose of the HVAC Design Review Guide is to help the project manager or the responsible project engineer to check for coordination between design disciplines, and to check for errors and omissions or inconsistencies in the HVAC design, before the construction documents are finalized. This Guide could also be used as a Training Manual, to assist with designer and engineer development. The detailed information related to all phases of HVAC design can help the designer or engineer to avoid errors or omissions during the design phase. The included "Checklist" (at the end of the volume) can also be used to track training progress. The HVAC Design Review Guide includes over (220) pages and spreadsheets that cover many of the design and engineering requirements associated with typical projects. Hyperlinks are provided to help select the topics that are relevant to the project being reviewed. Included are "rule of thumb" equipment capacities and system flow rates, general constructability, and "spot-checks" of ductwork and pipe sizes. A comprehensive "Checklist" is included at the end of the volume, to check-off as the design review is progressing.

One of the most important components of the infrastructure is the vast network of pipelines and process piping-literally millions and millions of miles. The term "pipelines" generally refers to the network of pipelines that transport water, sewage, steam, and gaseous and liquid hydrocarbons from sources (e.g., reservoirs, steam plants, oil and gas wells, refineries) to local distribution centers ("transmission pipelines"), and to the network of pipelines that distribute such products to local markets and end users ("distribution" pipelines). The term "process piping" generally refers to the system of pipes that transport process fluids (e.g. industrial gases, fuels, chemicals etc.) around an industrial facility involved in the manufacture of products or in the generation of power. It also is used to describe utility piping systems (e.g., air, steam, water, compressed air, fuels etc.) that are used in, or in support of the industrial process. Also, certain drainage piping--where corrosive or toxic fluids are being transported and severe conditions may be present, or where it is simply outside the scope of plumbing codes--is also sometimes classified as process piping. Some places where process piping is used are obvious, such as chemical and petrochemical plants, petroleum refineries, pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities and pulp & paper plants. However, there are many other not so obvious places where process piping is commonplace, such as semiconductor facilities, automotive and aircraft plants, water treatment operations, waste treatment facilities and many others.This book comprises of 9 course modules, which cover all aspects of piping design in easy to learn format. All topics are introduced to readers with no or limited background on the subject. A multiple choice quiz (total 255 questions) is provided at the end of each module to test the readers' knowledge and enhance learning. The book is very comprehensive and refresher to engineers and designers working in the field of piping in Oil and Gas, Chemical and Industrial plants. It is also very useful to fresh engineers joining industries for improving their knowledge in the field of fluid transportation and pipework.

Discover sustainable methods for designing crucial building systems for architects. This indispensable companion to Norbert Lechner's landmark volume Heating, Cooling, Lighting: Sustainable Design Methods for Architects, Third Edition completes the author's mission to cover all topics in the field of sustainable environmental control. It provides knowledge appropriate for the level of complexity needed at the schematic design stage and presents the most up-to-date information available in a concise, logical, accessible manner and arrangement. Although sustainability deals with many issues, those concerning energy and efficiency are the most critical, making an additional goal of this book one of providing architects with the skills and knowledge needed to create buildings that use electricity and water efficiently. Guidelines and rules-of-thumb are provided to help designers make their buildings use less energy, less water, and less of everything else to achieve their primary objectives. In addition, this book: Addresses ways to reduce electricity usage through more efficient lighting systems and appliances and by incorporating automatic switches and control systems that turn off systems not in use. Covers the design of well-planned effluent treatment systems that protect against potential health hazards while also becoming a valuable source of reclaimed water and fertilize.r Provides coverage of fire protection and conveyance systems, including very efficient types of elevators and escalators and designs that encourage the use of stairs or ramps. Complete with case studies that illustrate how these systems are incorporated into large-project plans, Plumbing, Electricity, Acoustics is an indispensable resource for any architect involved in a sustainable design project.

Master plumber Peter Hemp explains in step-by-step sequence how to create (for both new and remodeled homes) plumbing systems that function efficiently and withstand the rigors of time. For both homeowners and professionals, he shows how to design, size, and install pipes using a variety of standard materials and tools.

Packed with plumbing isometrics and helpful illustrations, this guide makes clear the code requirements for installing materials for plumbing and gas systems. Includes code tables for pipe sizing and fixture units, and code requirements for just about all areas of plumbing, from water supply and vents to sanitary drainage systems. Covers the principles and terminology of the code, how the various systems work and are regulated, and code-compliance issues you'll likely encounter on the job.

Be your own plumber and make DIY repairs and improvements! This best-selling guide on plumbing will teach you everything you need to know, from fixing a leaky faucet to making renovations, installing plumbing fixtures, and so much more. Updated with new code-compliant techniques for 2021, plus a new section on air gap fittings.