Consulting-Specifying Engineer is the building engineering resource for commercial plumbing & industrial plumbing systems. en-us http://www.csemag.com/community/Plumbing/47250.html?nid=3503 2008 Reed Business Information. Subject to its http://www.csemag.com/info/.html Terms of Use. Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:53:06 MST http://www.csemag.com/article/CA6600114.html?nid=3503 A company says 3-D nanoparticles boost the efficiency of water purification. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:04:00 EST http://www.csemag.com/article/CA6596633.html?nid=3503 Carefully choosing steam humidification equipment can help you reduce or eliminate water waste in the form of condensate. As a result, you can significantly reduce steam humidification system lifecycle costs through water and energy savings and, in pressurized steam applications, also reduce boiler chemical use, installation costs, and maintenance requirements. Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.csemag.com/article/CA6596649.html?nid=3503 The 285-PSI ductile iron butterfly valve, designed by NIBCO Inc., provides twice the strength of cast iron and is on par with cast steel. Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.csemag.com/article/CA6588491.html?nid=3503 The numbers are in. The computers are turned off. And with the MEP engineering community sweating with anticipation as to which firms made the cut, Consulting-Specifying Engineer is proud to announce the Giants 100 list for 2008, i.e., those with the most MEP design revenue in the previous year. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.csemag.com/article/CA6588514.html?nid=3503 LapSeal, manufactured by Armacell, is a dual system enclosure that provides a reliable, long-term seal. The unit can perform over tight turns such as elbows and P-traps, providing protection from moisture vapor and heat. An advanced pressure-sensitive adhesive on the seal allows the insulation to remain sealed and maintains its integrity. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.csemag.com/article/CA6578968.html?nid=3503 Stop-Silent valves, manufactured by Lasso, provide water hammer relief and tight, nonreturn shut-off for existing flanged piping systems. The design can be implemented directly into a flanged pip system without structural or housing alterations. The valve has no movable parts, making it more durable, and it can be manufactured out of various materials per demand. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.csemag.com/article/CA6578970.html?nid=3503 Waterless Co. has created a line of urinals that consist of 30% soybean resin among other materials. The urinals function like any other waterless or conventional urinal, but come with a label stating they are partially constructed from soybean resin. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.csemag.com/article/CA6571343.html?nid=3503 CSE: Do sensor-activated faucets really save water? J. PATRICK BANSE: Sensor faucets are more sanitary than handle-type faucets, and with preprogrammed “on” times, reduce the water use and possibility of leaving the faucet running longer than needed. Flow-control devices are the real water savers, as they limit the flow rate discharge of water to the user, which also minimizes spla... Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.csemag.com/article/CA6571345.html?nid=3503 • The U.S. Dept. of Energy’s (DOE) Save Energy Now program has completed its 500th Energy Saving Assessment. Since 2006, teams from DOE’s Save Energy Now program have analyzed the efficiency of pumps, fans, compressed air systems, and heating and steam systems at 500 of the nation’s most energy-intensive industrial facilities. Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.csemag.com/article/CA6557845.html?nid=3503 This year marks the fourth annual staging of Consulting-Specifying Engineer's Product of the Year contest, with more entrants than ever. As in the past, Consulting-Specifying Engineer convened a panel of consulting engineers as judges to determine the finalists. Our judges determined three finalists in each category and voters will decide the winners in each category, along with voting for the Most Valuable Product award. Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.csemag.com/article/CA6559092.html?nid=3503 The American Society of Plumbing Engineers has compiled this complete list of phone numbers for each state. Thu, 08 May 2008 14:31:00 EST http://www.csemag.com/article/CA6559090.html?nid=3503 The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials recently convened the inaugural meeting of its Green Technical Committee. 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