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H2X: The Plumbing System Design Software That Helps You Design Compliantly
Plumbing system compliance relies on an all-important bedrock of technical calculations. However, the workflow followed to undertake...
Recirculation Pumps: Sizing and Selection Guide
A practical engineering guide to calculating recirculation pump flow and head, identifying the index circuit, reading pump...
What Does BIM Mean for Engineers?
Engineers have long sought techniques to decrease project costs whilst increasing productivity and quality. Building information modelling...
How is BIM Impacting the Construction Industry?
Anyone involved in a construction project knows that a lot of work goes into even the simplest...
Booster Pumps
Booster pumps increase the water pressure within a system. As a rule of thumb, you will need...
Why is Residual Pressure Important?
Calculating Residual Static Pressure is the minimum pressure that you can expect in the water system. It...
Why is Static Pressure Important?
Static pressure is the maximum pressure that you can expect in the system. It is caused by...
4 Hevacomp Alternatives in 2026
h2x is a modern day Hevacomp: easy to learn, fast to design, incredibly accurate, and offers a...
Water Flow Rate Calculations
The flow rate calculation is the basis for all of your water system calculations; it informs: Water...
How to Size Water Pipes
To size water pipes correctly is critical for the performance of your design. Below, we will explore...
How to Improve the Efficiency of Your Design Process
Efficient design in engineering is crucial. For any given engineering project, there are myriad different decisions and...
How to Improve the Productivity of Your Engineering Team
Productive engineering teams are the key to designing and delivering high-quality projects. When teams deliver high-quality projects...
Featured (Must-Read Blogs)
How To Calculate Duct Size: A Comprehensive Guide
Learn how to calculate duct size effectively with h2x's comprehensive guide below. Improve airflow and efficiency within...
What Are Cv and Kv? Flow Coefficient Formulas & Valve Sizing Explained
Learn how flow coefficient (Cv) impacts valve sizing. Explore their calculation, importance in fluid dynamics, applications, and...
Calculating Heat Loss: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to calculate heat loss using U-values, surface areas, temperature differences, ventilation and thermal bridging.
Hazen-Williams vs. Darcy-Weisbach: Which Should You Choose?
Compare Hazen-Williams and Darcy-Weisbach for pipe friction loss, accuracy, simplicity, fluid type, and when to use each...
How to Size Water Pipes
To size water pipes correctly is critical for the performance of your design. Below, we will explore...
The Importance of Calculating Residual & Static Pressure
Water pressure is an essential aspect of every plumbing system. Here, we explain the importance of calculating...
Highlights (Free Downloads)
Ductulator Chart: Practical Guide for Mechanical Engineers (Free Download)
Duct size directly affects noise, energy, and layout, which is why you should use the Ductulator Chart...
FREE Pipe Volume Spreadsheet
Access h2x's free pipe volume spreadsheet to streamline calculations, optimise design, and enhance efficiency in piping projects.
Hardy Cross Method – Sizing a Ring Main (FREE Spreadsheet)
Flow rate and friction loss in a pipe network system can be difficult to calculate. When the...