The reactive metals by classification are zirconium, titanium and beryllium. We also include here
tantalum and columbium (niobium), being from the refractory class and which also present similar
challenges to the welding engineer.
The case for using PEX instead of plumbing materials like copper and CPVC has continually gained traction over the past number of years in both residential and commercial settings.
A white paper to facilitate the adoption of information technologies enabling a more productive indoor environment.
March 14, 2018
The Continental Automated Building Association (CABA) is an international not-for-profit industry association, founded in 1988, and dedicated to the advancement of intelligent home and intelligent building technologies.
Although thoroughly tested and proven, PEX is still sometimes misunderstood by mechanical contractors and engineers.
February 1, 2018
More than 17 billion feet of PEX, or crosslinked polyethylene, has been installed worldwide. That’s enough to stretch to the moon and back almost seven times.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration claims that as much as 40 percent of a building’s operating costs are tied to HVAC and other mechanical systems.
Up to 80% of building engineers forget to regularly replace their facility’s UV-C lamps, leading to reduced HVAC/R system performance and losses in energy and indoor environmental quality.
High Volume, Low Speed (HVLS) fans are widely used in commercial settings due to their superior performance to provide comfort, energy savings, and versatility.