Mechanical
Designing RPZ Backflow Prevention Valves
As an example, if you were connecting a potable water supply to the HVAC system, this would require backflow prevention because of the chemicals used in the HVAC system.
Read MoreGas Pipe Sizing in 4 Simple Steps
When undertaking gas pipe sizing, the pressure loss through the pipes cannot exceed the difference between the starting pressure and the pressure required at the appliances.
Read MorePrefabricate Your Design & Calculation Process
‘Prefabrication’ is a word that has positive connotations, and rightly so. The word associates with quality, efficiency, innovation, and organisation.
Prefabrication within the construction industry naturally makes you think of the construction phase of a project
Read MoreSizing a Ring Main with a Diversified Flow Rate
It appears that sizing a ring main accurately is a black art within the industry that has no endorsed engineering process or calculations.
When developing H2X, we explored various options as we assessed the most fit for purpose solution to include in our calculations. The different options and each of their pros and/or cons are summarised below.
Read MoreWe Need to Stop Using ‘Length’ as a Dead Leg Design Parameter
No matter what type of building you are designing, you will likely have a design parameter relating to dead legs.
The reason for the design parameter is usually to align with one of the following client requests…
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