Plumbing, Pumping
Mechanical system operation, enhancement tips to reduce pandemic risks
HVAC and plumbing strategies can help reduce potential COVID-19 risks and enhance a mechanical system's operation.
COVID-19’s impact on wastewater treatment facilities
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major effect on wastewater treatment facilities from many perspectives including maintenance, operations and safety.
Strategies to improve chiller plant performance, efficiency
Learn how to design chilled water systems that meet the thermal comfort demands and achieve operational and energy efficiencies
Case study: Hospital heat recovery chiller
A 372-bed replacement hospital required integration of a heat recovery chiller
How is COVID-19 affecting retail, restaurants? Updates on HVAC and plumbing
With consumers frequently enjoying delivered meals and shopping for goods online, HVAC and plumbing systems need to be robust in brick-and-mortar restaurants and retail structures
Warehouse, manufacturing facilities go high-tech: HVAC
Warehouse, manufacturing and logistics buildings are more than simple boxy structures used to make products and store them before they move onto their next destination. HVAC and plumbing systems are complex, and require specialized design
2020 40 Under 40: Timothy J. McGuire, PE, 35
Senior Project Engineer, H2M architects + engineers, Melville, N.Y.; B.S. Chemical Engineering, Clemson University
2020 40 Under 40: Karen Schulte, PE, CPD, LEED AP BD+C, 37
Mechanical Project Engineer, Mueller Associates, Linthicum, Md.; Bachelor of Architectural Engineering, Pennsylvania State University
2020 40 Under 40: Jason Witterman, PE, LEED AP BD+C, 35
Associate Director of Mechanical, NV5, Las Vegas; BAE and MAE, Architectural Engineering, Pennsylvania State University
Converting biological nutrient to low levels for wastewater treatment facilities
Many wastewater treatment facilities (WWTF) are either planning or are currently implementing biological nutrient removal (BNR) processes, which requires plant operations staff to balance carbon and nutrient needs. Four examples are highlighted.
