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Hot Water and Steam 3bWater SystemChapter 8; Appendix B (Wentz) and 8.1- 8.3 (Toa) 4.11 Analysis and Design of Construction Systems - Mechanical (6 hrs) Plumbing Systems CNST 305 Environmental Systems 1 Dr. Berryman
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Hot Water Considerations Hot Water Burns People Hot water is corrosive
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Hot Water Considerations Bacteria can breed (i.e. Legionella) Recirculation Recovery vs Storage
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Hot Water Heaters Classified by fuel sources
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Steam Phase change from water Liquid to gas Safety devices
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Domestic Hot Water Heaters
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Commercial Heaters Semi-Instantaneous Instantaneous Heat exchanger
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Design Considerations for Hot/Cold Systems Noise Water Hammer (shock wave) Dampening/prevention devices Steam system start up
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Design Considerations for Hot/Cold Systems Pressure loss Factors that affect pressure loss
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Class Exercise A multi-story building has access to a water main. Ignoring friction, how many floors will this system effectively serve? Given: 50 psi main 12’ per floor Ignore affects of pipe and fitting friction Fixture requirements – 25 psi for Flush Tank
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Next Time Sizing Water Systems 3cWater SystemChapter 8; Appendix B (Wentz) and 8.1- 8.3 (Toa) 4.11 Analysis and Design of Construction Systems - Mechanical (6 hrs)
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