Accommodating the challenge of pumping water in high-rise buildings
July 10, 2007
Few people ever think about how the water gets to the top floors of high-rise buildings for everyday living purposes. Yet each high-rise building’s plumbing design is just as important as any other aspect of construction. No matter how big and beautiful the building, it’s uninhabitable without water.
This article shows how to apply the analytical concept of hydraulic resistance to analyze the hydraulic and thermal performance of systems using "diverter tees."
Although hydronic radiant floor heating can be incorporated into many types of buildings, it's often a "perfect match" for garage-type buildings with bare concrete slab-on-grade floors.
Most of the thermostats in today's hot water heating systems have evolved from a long history of baseboard, fan coil or radiator heating systems. Using the right thermostat is key to optimal radiant performance and zone control.
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