Engineering and Maintenance
Plumbing Systems Design for Multi Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Institutional Buildings
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Plumbing Systems Design for Multi Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Institutional Buildings Course
Introduction:
This course is designed for professional engineers and technologists who are in charge of plumbing system design in commercial, industrial, institutional, and multi-residential buildings. It provides a thorough examination of plumbing system design.
Course Objectives:
After participating in this course, you will be able to:
- Know the key design considerations for building plumbing systems
- Apply codes and standards
- Make sound materials selection decisions
- Select specific equipment and corresponding piping
- Understand why and when specialized piping is used
Who Should Attend?
- Plumbing Designers
- Mechanical Design Engineers & Technologists
- Plant Supervisors
- Maintenance personnel
- Building Officials & Inspectors
- Operators & Contractors
Course Outlines:
- Theory of fixture, sewer, vent & drain pipe
- Sewers &d rains: fixtures, drains & vents
- Domestic hot & cold water piping systems
- Domestic water ancillary systems
- Sump & ejector pumps
- Hydronic systems
- Cross-connection control & backflow prevention
- Valves
- Plumbing system materials selection
- Case Study: Plumbing system design
Theory of Fixture, Sewer, Vent, and Drain Pipe Sizing
- Drainage systems
- Soil and waste stacks
- Stormwater
- Piping layout suggestions
- Traps
- Vent systems
- Building code requirements
Sewers and Drains: Fixtures, Drains, and Vents
- System layout
- Fixture diagrams
- Approved methods of venting
- Interceptors: grease, oil, other
- Designing to building code requirements
Domestic Hot and Cold Water Piping Systems
- Pipe size
- Piping expansion
- Shock absorbers
- Piping layout suggestions
- Building code requirements
Domestic Water Ancillary Systems
- Strainers
- Pressure reducing valves
- Relief valves
- Domestic water booster systems and their selection
- Water treatment: softeners, RO units, iron removal
Sump and Ejector Pumps
- Types
- Pump curves
- Selection and applications
- Sump sizes and accessories
Hydronic Systems
- Selection of domestic water heaters and storage systems
- Hot water circulating systems and their selection
Cross Connection Control and Backflow Prevention
- Definitions
- Public health hazards
- Theory of backflow, back siphonage
- Backflow prevention equipment
- Cross-connection: how it occurs, how to control it
Valves
- Various types of valves available
- Pressure and temperature ratings (WOG, other)
- Codes and standards
- Materials available
- Recommended uses
- Leakage ratings and seals
- Building code requirements
Plumbing System Materials Selection
Copper Tubing
- Types of tubing available
- Pressure and temperature ratings
- Weights and sizes
- Fittings-types and assembly
- Codes and standards
- Uses (systems)
- Expansion and compensation
- Fluid friction charts or tables
- Erosion and corrosion factors