In this blog post, we'll discuss 10 ways to incorporate energy conservation into your next design. These methods are applicable to both commercial and residential projects and can help you achieve substantial energy savings. While some of these ...
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ECM Pumps: Electronically commutated motor (ECM) pumps are an efficient and cost-effective choice for use in hydronic heating and cooling systems. These pumps use advanced technology to precisely control the flow of water, ensuring optimal performanc...
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Sizing Heat Exchangers: One thing that I run into frequently is that designers and engineers often size heat exchangers incorrectly. One mistake that is frequently made is that the heat exchanger is selected for starting conditions when the temperat...
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When designing and installing hydronic heating systems for residential or commercial properties, outdoor reset and warm weather shutdown are control strategies that I implement to optimize energy efficiency, improve comfort, and extend the life of th...
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Hydronic Systems: Volume and Glycol Add Calculations: When working with hydronic systems it is often necessary to calculate the volume of the system in order to know how much cleaner, inhibitor, or glycol to use on a project. It is critical to utiliz...
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Welcome! Hello! My name is Waylon Lowery. I live and work in Reno, Nevada. I am a registered Professional Mechanical Engineer in Nevada and California. I have 21 plus years of experience working for a Plumbing/Mechanical Contractor as a Design/Build ...
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Waylon Lowery, PE (NV, CA, CO, AZ)
I am registered Mechanical Engineer with 25 plus years of experience. I have 21 years of experience designing and supervising the installation of boilers, radiant heating systems, snow melt systems, steam systems, solar thermal systems, chillers, cooling towers, air compressors, gas piping, pumps, and general plumbing. I also have 4 years of experience working as a power plant performance engineer installing performance monitoring systems and running efficiency tests. The calculators, e-books, and coaching services that I sell here are a culmination of my experience and what I have developed and used to master my field. I look forward to working with you. Please follow and check back regularly for new products and services. Thank you, and please remember that "Sustainability starts with Responsible Design."