Posts by Daniel Mousdell
Best MEP Software in 2026: 10 Tools Compared
Compare the leading MEP design, calculation and BIM platforms to find the right software for your engineering workflow.
Read MoreFriction Factor: The Small Coefficient Driving Pressure Drop
If you want to size a pipe or duct accurately, you must calculate the friction factor: a technical, iterative process with multiple variables (Re, material, diameter, temperature). This guide explains the methods and shows you how to apply them, so your pressure drop calculations are always precise.
Read MoreBS EN 12831-1:2017: Why Diversity is the Secret to Accurate Heat Loss
For decades, engineers have relied on the simple summation of room heat losses to size systems. However, BS EN 12831-1:2017 turns this linear logic on its head by introducing the concept of diversity. Moving beyond simple summation is now essential, as over-sizing introduces a serious risk of inefficiency that compromises modern heat pump performance.
Read MoreCan You Use Microbore Pipe With A Heat Pump?
Your radiators work fine today, but will the lower temperature of a heat pump cause too much pressure drop through those narrow microbore pipes tomorrow?
Read MoreMEP Design Software: Cut Time and Improve Accuracy
Traditional workflows mix spreadsheets, AutoCAD, and Revit. The fastest way to reduce errors, prevent RFIs, and hit deadlines is to pair them with MEP design software built for engineers, so calculations and design layouts stay in sync.
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