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News, trends, codes and new products for the fire protection market.

Piping | Plumbing | PVF

Learn more about the design, installation, and maintenance of piping systems for various applications, including plumbing, HVAC, and industrial processes. Including pipe materials, sizing, support, and the integration of valves, fittings, and pumps

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Misty Guard discusses how companies and plumbing and mechanical engineers can navigate the intersection of laws, regulations, codes, standards, and public policies. She uses her expertise in water and plumbing, energy and mechanical, environmental, public health, electrical and explosive atmospheres, and innovation policies to provide insights on compliance.

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WaterFurnace heat pump

Variable-capacity geothermal heat pump

WaterFurnace’s 7 Series geothermal heat pump surpasses both 41 EER and 5.3 Coefficient of Performance efficiencies.
March 17, 2014

The unit utilizes a soft-start variable-capacity compressor, in concert with a variable-speed ECM blower and variable-speed loop pump.


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Roth heat pump

Two-stage, water-to-water heat pumps

Roth’s geothermal heat pump systems are insulated with sound-deadening material.
March 17, 2014

Variable-speed ECM blower motors are standard on all Roth equipment. The coated air coils prevent corrosion and ensure longevity.


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Solar Thermal

Solar panels made out of beer cans?

I guess you could say these are examples of UK resourcefulness; you be the judge!
February 25, 2014

I guess you could say these are examples of UK resourcefulness; you be the judge!


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Geothermal Earth

Air-source heat pumps vs. ground-source heat pumps

Variable-speed compressor technology has leveled the playing field for this type of heating and cooling equipment.
February 25, 2014

Variable-speed compressor technology has leveled the playing field for this type of heating and cooling equipment.


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Twelve new student teams to compete in Solar Decathlon 2015

February 13, 2014

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy Daniel Poneman announced the 20 collegiate teams selected to compete in the DOE’s Solar Decathlon 2015 at the Orange County Great Park in Irvine, Calif. The teams will now begin the nearly two-year process of building solar-powered houses that are affordable, innovative and energy-efficient.


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Bosch and Orca Energy sign joint marketing agreement

Going forward the two companies will jointly market to developers and builders as well as to new homebuyers.
February 6, 2014

Bosch Thermotechnology teams up with Orca Energy to reduce cost of geothermal heating and cooling for new home developers, builders and homebuyers.


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Veteran's Day

Greening the heating industry

Geothermal and solar thermal installs continue to rise.
Kelly Faloon, PM
Kelly Faloon
January 23, 2014
Interest in geothermal heating and cooling systems has increased in the last five years. “With firms more cost-conscious, green initiatives receiving more media attention and tighter market conditions, business leaders have sought ways to decrease operating expenses across the board and some of them are turning to geothermal solutions for their climate control,” writes Pramod Dibble in the November 2013 issue of sister publication PM Engineer.
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Rivera Greens

The greening of Rivera Greens with geothermal heating and cooling

Geothermal heating and cooling helps neighborhood homeowners achieve an expected 60% savings on their utility bills.
Tim Litton
January 23, 2014

Located in Clarence, N.Y., Rivera Greens is the first certified National Association of Home Builders Green Standards Eco-Friendly Development in the state. When completed, the development will include 35 single-family homes built to an energy-efficiency standard unparalleled in Western New York.


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