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Design, installation, and maintenance of PVC pipe for drinking water systems.

This title presents an updated manual which covers the four major aspects of the commissioning process - design requirements, installation considerations and commissioning procedures, plus information on documentation. It is intended for use in conjunction with the CIBSE Commissioning Code, Series W "Water Distribution Systems". The book is divided into four sections: the design of commissionable systems - pipework system design, flow measurement and regulating devices, factors affecting flow me...

This publication is the second in the BSRIA series on legionaires' disease (Ref 8). It is specifically concerned with hot and cold water services, which continue to account for the majority of identified cases of legionnaires' disease in the UK. Technical guidance on reducing the risk of legionellosis in the UK was introduced by the Government in the early 1990s in the "Health and Safety" series booklet, HS(G)70, Ref 1. This was first issued in 1991 and subsequently revised in 1993 in order to r...

This comprehensive yet concise publication provides a convenient reference for regulations in the 2003 International Plumbing Code (IPC ). The 2003 International Plumbing Code addresses the design and installation of plumbing systems through requirements that emphasize performance. Provisions are provided for fixtures, piping, fittings, and devices as well as design and installation methods for water supply, sanitary drainage, and storm drainage. The code provides comprehensive minimum regulatio...

This exceptionally produced trainee guide features a highly illustrated design, technical hints and tips from industry experts, review questions and a whole lot more! Key content includes: Advanced Blueprint Reading, Advanced Pipe Fabrication, Stress Relieving and Aligning, Steam Traps, In-Line Specialties, Special Piping, Hot Taps, Maintaining Valves, and Introduction to Supervisory Roles. Instructor SupplementsInstructors: Product supplements may be ordered directly through OASIS at http://oa...

This book covers the history of solar water heating, descriptions of every solar water heater ever made, their maintenance and operation; the design, installation and maintenance of closed loop solar energy systems; and a compelling economic argument for solar investments.

"The Gas Service Technology Series" is a one stop resource for up-to-date information on all aspects of installation and servicing of domestic and industrial gas equipment. This set offers all three volumes at a reduced price. Volume 1 explains the basic principles underlying the practical and theoretical aspects of installing and servicing gas appliances and associated equipment, from the basics of combustion, to burners, pressure and flow, transfer of heat, controls, as well as materials and p...

This title states that water tanks may need to be cleaned to minimize the risk of infection from bacteria, which could be harmful to humans. Cleaning will also prolong the life of tanks and help reduce costly repairs and downtime. Tank cleaning is a specialized operation carried out with temporary equipment installations, possibly involving aggressive and toxic chemicals, using high pressures and operating in wet conditions. It reviews the techniques for cleaning water storage tanks as well as g...

This volume states the Standard Specification for Water Services Risk Assessment provides the basis for a contract between the client and the contractor. The guidance describes the background to water services risk assessments, and how to use the specification and select contractors. This is the companion volume to "Standard Specification for Water Services Risk Assessment".