These are the impressing facts of the probably biggest shell- and tube heatexchanger made from technical plastics. NW 280, length 5.200 mm, more than 1.000 single capillaries in the dimension 5, 2 x 6, 0 mm, and a surface load up to 100 m2. An additional premier is that these heatexchanger are made in a special IR-Welding process. The benefit to us a IR-welded shell and tube heatexchanger is the immensely longer durability and there are no dead spots, very important in ultrapure-water applications....
McNICHOLS Company announced that its pultruded fiberglass grating has been tested and meets the requirements for field fabricated drain systems as required by the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGB). The federal mandate, effective on December 19, 2008, was enacted to ensure public safety in water parks, lazy rivers, swimming pools, and spas by requiring use of equipment that protects against entrapment and evisceration. The ASME/ANSI standard establishes materials and testing requirements...
A global model in sustainability, the Vancouver Convention Centre West in British Columbia celebrates its grand opening this week. Designed by Seattle-based LMN Architects in collaboration with Vancouver-based MCM and DA, the project represents a whole new direction in convention center design. It is on track to achieve LEED Canada Gold certification, and substantially raises the bar for “green” convention centers around the world. Located on Vancouver’s waterfront with spectacular views of...
SIPOS Aktorik’s actuators have been selected by Mavel Srl for a solar system application to aid water management in the Aosta Valley, Italy. The installations are used to protect drains and pipes from debris during storm and flood conditions. The application confirms SIPOS’ expertise at aiding management and regulation of water in remote regions. A key reason for the selection of SIPOS 5 Flash technology was the flexibility afforded by the company’s single phase actuation solution. The low...
Metabolix, Inc. announced that Bioverse, a developer of natural products to assist bioremediation of commercial and residential water features, has contracted to purchase injection molding-grade Mirel™ bioplastic resin. It will be used for producing a new biodegradable version of its AquaSphere PRO pond and lake treatment system for golf courses. The specific terms of the contract with Telles, the joint venture between Metabolix and Archer Daniels Midland Company that produces Mirel bioplastics,...
Towering over the Philadelphia skyline at an amazing 58 stories (975 feet), the city’s new Comcast Center is a high-performance sustainable building, with an abundance of features that will conserve energy and reduce impact on the environment. Designed to receive LEED® certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, Comcast Center uses 40 percent less water than the average office building, and the building’s water fixtures will save more than 3 million gallons of drinking water each year....
In order to complete its range of interlocking PVC floor tile TRAFICLINE®, the company Groupe TLM creates a new concept of tiles for a better comfort of use and maintenance. Intended for all collective and industrial buildings, the tile EUROTILE® combines flexibility, resistance and aesthetics. A set of worldwide patented innovations The original and technical features of the new tile EUROTILE® lie in the completely invisible connection system, which reinforces the waterproofing of this floor...
With the introduction of GlasRoc Tile Backer by CertainTeed Gypsum, building professionals can protect walls, ceilings and countertops in high-moisture areas with the highest level of mold-resistance for residential and commercial applications. GlasRoc Tile Backer features Embedded Glass Reinforced Gypsum (EGRGTM) technology which combines reinforcing glass mats, fully-embedded into a water-resistant gypsum core and a gray textured acrylic coating on the surface. The coated surface results in superior...
Building professionals can now bypass several costly, time-intensive tasks involved with finishing below-grade concrete walls with the introduction of CertainTeed’s T-RocTM Thermal Laminate Foundation Insulation System. Consisting of CertainTeed GlasRoc® paperless gypsum board permanently laminated to a high R-value expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam insulation, T-Roc panels install easily in conventional concrete wall forms and eliminate the need for stud frame out, batt insulation and drywall....
Zodiac® Pool Systems, Inc. announced the availability of its new Nature2 product, Cense™, a line of oxygen infused aromas for spas and hot tubs that combines exquisite, subtle fragrances with a powerful, chlorine-free oxidizer to cleanse water while adding the stress-relieving benefits of aromatherapy. In fact, Cense is the only MPS (potassium peroxymonosulfate) on the market that includes aromatherapy. Available in four nature-inspired scents, Zodiac’s Nature2 Cense will virtually transform...
The Contour Lounge Chair by Murillo
Murillo, the Philippines based manufacturer has been involved in manufacturing furniture and...
Contemporary Office Designs from Triple Five Design
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The Gallery House designed by architect Richard Librach
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