When I started working in water distribution system modeling, building a model, and getting it to run was so difficult and time-consuming that getting any results was a major accomplishment. There wasn’t much time left in the project to do...
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I’ve given quite a few presentations on saving energy in pumping. Recently, I’ve been working with Eric Dole from Garver on the chapter on pumping energy in an upcoming AWWA Manual (M83) on Energy. One of the key things I’ve...
Co-Authors: Rua Suleiman, and Luís Fernandes Dans les zones urbaines, les crues soudaines sont de plus en plus fréquentes et provoquent des dégâts considérables ainsi que des victimes. Ces inondations peuvent survenir tout au long de l’année et leur fréquence...
OpenBuildings Designer 2023 is now launched and available for download! OpenBuildings Designer 2023 comes with many new features, streamlined workflows, and various user experience improvements, focusing on side-by-side installation and productivity-enhancing upgrades, including CIBSE TM52 for thermal comfort in buildings....
I didn’t get much response to the question I posed in a recent blog about the best placement of isolation valves. Either readers thought the question was too difficult or I would need to come up with more interesting blog...
Structural engineers are all too familiar with the constraints that often accompany their critical work. While they are tasked with ensuring the safety and stability of buildings, facilities, and infrastructure, these professionals frequently find themselves operating on a shoestring budget...
We all know the meanings of the R words listed in the title of this blog (at least we think we do). In everyday speech, however, we use them somewhat carelessly and sometimes interchangeably. I’m guilty of this as well.
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In this blog post, we will explore OpenBuildings Designer’s energy analysis feature and its role in shaping a more sustainable future....
Last year, I wrote a blog on “How many valves are enough?” I’m following up on that now with a quick survey on how engineers decide on where to put isolation valves, and I could use your help. I’ve talked...