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Topic: Design Engineer Tips

The Case for Base Mounted End Suction Pumps
By Kelly Patterson on October 12, 2016

Base mounted end suction pumps (BMES) are the elders of the pump world. Many of these workhorses have been in service for over 40 years and they are...

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Hydronic HVAC Pumps:  Which Style Do I Choose?
By Kelly Patterson on October 6, 2016

There are a lot of options for hydronic HVAC pumps, not only with brands but also sizes, styles, accessories and functionality. Sometimes, it can be...

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Why Air Must Be Removed from Hydronic HVAC Systems
By Joe Britt, PE on September 21, 2016

In hydronic HVAC systems, water is circulated through the pipes and equipment as it delivers and removes energy throughout the system. In a closed...

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4 Ways HVAC Manufacturer’s Reps Add Value to Your Commercial Building Projects
By Kelly Patterson on August 31, 2016

Today, you can get almost everything from the Internet. And, with the help of do-it-yourself warehouses and enterprising You-Tubers, you can pretty...

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Commercial HVAC Green Options and Money Saving Opportunities for Commercial Buildings
By Joe Britt, PE on August 12, 2016

Republished post from December 2015 Dedicated Outside Air Systems (DOAS) are quite common today in commercial HVAC building designs. A big reason for...

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5 Common Installation Mistakes on Base Mounted Pumps
By Joe Britt, PE on July 27, 2016

Some might argue that pumps are the most vital component of a commercial HVAC system. Just as the body cannot live without the heart to pump blood, a...

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Insights for Engineers: AERCO Compares Boiler Efficiencies
By Tyson Williams on June 29, 2016

Originally posted on AERCO.com website

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The Cost of Ambiguity in Building System Design
By Joe Britt, PE on June 27, 2016

As a manufacturer’s rep, it is our job to delve into the fine details of a project’s mechanical and plumbing systems. Our task is to select...

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HVAC Pumps: Radial Thrust
By Joe Britt, PE on May 17, 2016

Most people in the pump industry have not heard this term. To be perfectly honest with you, I’ve known about this issue, but only recently found the...

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3 Benefits of a Combined Space & Water Heating Plant
By Joe Britt, PE on May 12, 2016

For most commercial and institutional buildings, conventional thought has always been to design a boiler system to handle heating loads and a...

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