Washington, D.C. (March 6, 2018) — The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) today will participate in the U.S. Commerce Department’s (DOC) International Trade Association’s (ITA) inaugural Standards Summit at the offices of C&M International in Washington, D.C. Via this two-day event, the ITA hopes to gain insight from companies, private sector organizations Read more
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Washington, D.C. (March 6, 2018) — The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) today will participate in the U.S. Commerce Department’s (DOC) International Trade Association’s (ITA) inaugural Standards Summit at the offices of C&M International in Washington, D.C.
Via this two-day event, the ITA hopes to gain insight from companies, private sector organizations, and trade-related associations regarding standards, conformity assessment and regulatory trends/challenges in foreign markets and the assistance they require from ITA to effectively address standards-related trade barriers/trends to take advantage of export opportunities.
Dain Hansen, Senior Vice President of Government Relations, will represent The IAPMO Group during the summit’s third panel discussion, “Showcasing Successful ITA-Client Engagement on Standards-Related Matters,” moderated by Jamie Ferman, Senior International Trade Specialist, Office of Consumer Goods.
The International Trade Administration is the premier resource for American companies competing in the global marketplace. The ITA has more than 2,200 employees assisting U.S. exporters in more than 100 U.S. cities and 75 markets worldwide. The IAPMO Group has been a longtime partner with the ITA. For years, it has collaborated and worked with top officials throughout the Department of Commerce to grow the plumbing industry — domestically and internationally. This summit is unique, as the ITA has invited world-class participants, including Foreign Commercial Service officers from around the globe, to discuss important trade issues relating to standards.
“We are thrilled that the federal government understands the importance of standards in growing markets, and making U.S. businesses more competitive,” Hansen said. “IAPMO is excited to have been extended an invitation to present our experiences in establishing U.S. standards internationally — not only to increase U.S. exports, but also creating safer and healthier environments for the countries in which we work.”
The IAPMO Group is focused on improving urban water and sanitation services and creating an enabling environment through improved governance and regulatory reform. Through a project jointly funded by USAID and the U.S. Department of Commerce, The IAPMO Group signed an MoU with Indonesia’s national standards body in 2013 that laid out a roadmap for the development and implementation of a new national standard for plumbing. This comprehensive body of regulations, released in March 2015, is now the technical basis for how Indonesia’s critical water/sanitation infrastructure will come together. Additionally, the IAPMO Group has opened a new testing and certification laboratory, and partnered with government ministries and universities to develop new curriculum so the multiple levels of skilled labor required to design, install, and maintain these systems can be trained to this new advanced level. Through The IAPMO Group’s work, total annualized U.S. plumbing exports to Indonesia have increased by 85% over the pre-project period.
Kohler, Wis. — Kohler Co. announced a 15-year agreement to purchase 100 megawatts of wind power per year from the Diamond Vista wind farm located near Salina, Kansas. Enel Green Power North America will construct the project this year and will be the long-term owner and operator of the nearly 300 MW wind project. Enel Read more
Kohler, Wis. — Kohler Co. announced a 15-year agreement to purchase 100 megawatts of wind power per year from the Diamond Vista wind farm located near Salina, Kansas.
Enel Green Power North America will construct the project this year and will be the long-term owner and operator of the nearly 300 MW wind project. Enel acquired Diamond Vista from Kansas-based renewable energy developer Tradewind Energy.
“We are pleased to partner with the Diamond Vista Wind Project to play a leading role in reducing fossil fuel usage to power the U.S. electrical grid,” said Rob Zimmerman, Director of Sustainability at Kohler Co. “This project is one component of a comprehensive strategy Kohler has created to achieve its overall goal of being ‘Net Zero’ in greenhouse gas emissions by 2035. In addition to this investment, we will continue to drive energy efficiency in our manufacturing processes, buildings, and truck fleet; install onsite renewable energy projects; test and implement new manufacturing technologies; and develop new products and materials that require less energy to make.”
The project, which is currently under construction, is expected to begin operations by the end of 2018. In selecting this project, Kohler evaluated the power generation needed to compensate for its annual kilowatt hour consumption and the financial and environmental benefits of making this type of renewable energy investment.
Kohler’s share of the expected generated power from Diamond Vista will be enough to power nearly 40,000 homes. When the project comes online, Kohler’s share will be sold to the wholesale electric market, with the company receiving renewable energy credits (RECs) equaling the company’s total annual electricity needs for its 85 manufacturing facilities, offices and warehouses in the U.S. and Canada. Globally, the project will reduce Kohler’s greenhouse gas emissions footprint by 26%.
The Diamond Vista project comes after numerous operational investments Kohler has already made to improve the efficiency of its manufacturing processes to use less energy. In 2017, Kohler received numerous awards for its environmental sustainability efforts and released its first public Sustainability and Stewardship Report.
District cooling is the centralized production and distribution of cooling energy. Chilled water is delivered from a centralized energy plant through an underground pipeline to commercial, industrial, and residential buildings to air-condition using chilled water. Excess heat is extracted from the building by the air conditioning systems’ heat exchangers. The water is then returned to Read more
District cooling is the centralized production and distribution of cooling energy. Chilled water is delivered from a centralized energy plant through an underground pipeline to commercial, industrial, and residential buildings to air-condition using chilled water. Excess heat is extracted from the building by the air conditioning systems’ heat exchangers. The water is then returned to the central energy plant.
District cooling plants operate to meet the cooling energy demand of their customers, which could be dozens of buildings in a college campus or municipality. District cooling systems offer lower up-front construction costs and eliminate the need for chiller plant maintenance at the building level.
Customers of a district cooling plant pay for the volume of chilled water delivered to their building and may pay other charges as well. A peak demand charge may be assessed and penalties for returning water below the design or contracted temperature due to poor heat exchange. Our industry has proven that lower return water temperatures and low delta T decrease the efficiency of the entire chilled water system. This condition is known as “Low Delta T Syndrome.” Low Delta T syndrome is the result of the inefficient use of chilled water at the point of consumption. Belimo is sponsoring a webinar with High Performance Building on District Cooling and the effects of low Delta T. This webinar will provide a review of district chilled water system design and how low Delta T impacts both the chillers and the buildings the chillers are serving. We will also cover low Delta T and how it impacts pumping, causes of low Delta T, attempts to correct low Delta T and the relationship between low Delta T and chiller capacity. In conclusion, we will review a study of a building where “Low Delta T Syndrome” was corrected at the point of water to air heat transfer.
Webinar Objectives:
Identifying the importance of system design and pumping arrangements
Understanding the relationship between GPM and Delta T
How to calculate Btu and Tons
The types of district cooling building connections
Why maintaining Delta T is important in a district cooling system
Ontario, Calif. — For its 89th annual Education and Business Conference, the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) is moving from “The Last Frontier” to the “Athens of America.” Attendees last year gathered in Anchorage, Alaska — this year they’ll converge on Philadelphia. IAPMO’s 2018 conference will be held Sept. 30-Oct. 4 at Read more
Ontario, Calif. — For its 89th annual Education and Business Conference, the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) is moving from “The Last Frontier” to the “Athens of America.” Attendees last year gathered in Anchorage, Alaska — this year they’ll converge on Philadelphia.
IAPMO’s 2018 conference will be held Sept. 30-Oct. 4 at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown, a 756-room hotel situated within walking distance of numerous historical landmarks and top attractions. IAPMO welcomes former NBA all-star Mark Eaton as the conference’s keynote speaker. The 12-year veteran with the Utah Jazz is a successful entrepreneur, TV and radio talk show host, and world-class speaker, trainer, and coach.
In addition to top-notch educational seminars, code workshops, industry expo, and invaluable networking opportunities, conference goers will have the opportunity to participate in the Assembly Consideration Session toward development of the 2021 editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC®) and Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC®). IAPMO is employing an accelerated schedule within its ANSI-accredited code development cycle for these editions.
Full-week and one-day registration packages are available, as well as a group rate on accommodations at the Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown. The deadline for early registration, with an $80 discount off the regular price, is Aug. 31.
“Whether you’re a first-year plumbing apprentice or Lifetime IAPMO member, attending the annual Education and Business Conference is an amazing experience that will enrich your life personally and professionally,” said IAPMO President DJ Nunez.
Registration is available online at http://www.iapmo.org/Pages/IAPMOConference.aspx.
New Gen-Eye® USB video inspection system from General Pipe Cleaners lets you record videos and photos on popular USB flash drives. General’s top-of-the-line system includes all the features you need in a compact, lightweight package. The Command Module features a USB port to store video or still images (up to 128 GB capacity), a 10.5” Read more
New Gen-Eye® USB video inspection system from General Pipe Cleaners lets you record videos and photos on popular USB flash drives. General’s top-of-the-line system includes all the features you need in a compact, lightweight package.
The Command Module features a USB port to store video or still images (up to 128 GB capacity), a 10.5” LCD color monitor for crisp, clear pictures, and a full-size, waterproof keyboard for on-screen titling, footage counter, date and time stamp, and voice-over microphone. All are safely contained in a heavy-duty Pelican case that weighs just 12 lbs.
General offers three models of the USB series: The Gen-Eye USB, the USB-W with Wi-Fi inside to record inspections on your smartphone or tablet, and the USB-P premium inspection sytem that includes all the features of the USB, plus a sunlight readable screen and a 4 hour battery for remote operaton, as well as the Wi-Fi transmitter.
Full size reel units include 200 ft. or 300 ft. of Kevlar®-reinforced Gel-Rod™ for troubleshooting 3” to 10” lines – and a Self-leveling color camera. Mini-Reel models include either 100 ft. or 200 ft. Kevlar®-reinforced Mini Gel-Rod™ for 2” and 3” lines – and a Mini Self-leveling color camera. Both include trap skids and 512 hz transmitter for precise camera tracking.
General’s Gen-Eye Hot Spot® digital pipe locator makes locating easier than ever. Its total field antenna array and on-screen icons lead you right to your target, without the long learning curve. No need to interpret numbers and bar graphs. Arrows point you in the right direction and the Camera icon confirms you’re over the target.
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