2023-24 Membership Growth Award 2023-24 Chapter Award of Merit
2023-24 Membership Growth Award 2023-24 Chapter Award of Merit
Promoting plumbing engineering standards and best practice in Central Florida since 1983.
Promoting plumbing engineering standards and best practice in Central Florida since 1983.
HERE ARE YOUR EVENTS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR THE 2024-25 YEAR
Our board is pleased to tell you that there is much in-store for events/meetings and many fun networking opportunities this year!! We look forward to seeing you at as many of these events as you can make!!
Park, USA
Date: 3/25/25
Presented by: Michael Heer
Content: Grease Interceptor and Oil Water Separator Application, Sizing, and Maintenance Solutions:
· Applications
· Sizing Methods
· Local Florida Codes
· Installation and Maintenance
BIO:
Michael Heer is a Civil Engineer with over 31 years of experience in the civil and plumbing industries. He has worked for OEM manufacturers like Contech, Oldcastle, Advanced Drainage Systems, Crane Materials, EJ, and now Park USA. He has held many sales-related positions coupled with technical support emphasis. Michael lives in Atlanta and most of his experience is throughout the Southeastern states.
LOCATION: RLF OFFICE (BALDWIN PARK AREA) LOCATED AT 4750 NEW BROAD STREET, ORLANDO, FL 32814
TBD
Date: 4/22/25
Presented by:
Content:
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LOCATION: RLF OFFICE (BALDWIN PARK AREA) LOCATED AT 4750 NEW BROAD STREET, ORLANDO, FL 32814
If interested in sponsoring the Breakfast for our annual Tech. Class, please contact TaineTaine Dagostino at 407-885-2234 or email her at tdagostino@carrcompany.com to let her know and you will get a Paypal invite from Melissa Green to pay the invoice of $500 for the sponsorship.
HOT WATER RECIRCULATION WORKSHOP
Date: 5/10/25, 8 AM-4 PM
Presented by: ERIC KNAUTH, FASPE, LEED AP, PE, ASSE 6060
Content:
Domestic hot water systems are a complex part of plumbing systems. Engineers and designers must design these systems to deliver hot water safely and efficiently, balancing temperature, scalding risks, pathogens, and energy efficiency. This course aims to answer questions about these challenges and provide a comprehensive understanding of domestic hot water system design.
By completing this course, the design professional will be able to:
1. Discuss the Basics: temperatures, Legionella, scalding, flow patterns.
2. Identify different types of balancing valves and circulation pumps.
3. Identify how much flow do you need in a hot water circulation system and how to calculate the flow rate.
4.Determine the size of circulation piping is needed and how do you calculate the head on the circulation pump?
5. Review hot water circulation with multiple pressure zones systems. How to avoid the pitfalls of improperly designed and/or installed systems.
BIO:
Eric graduated with a B.S. in Architectural Engineering from Milwaukee School of Engineering. A licensed P.E., LEED Accredited Engineer, with significant plumbing engineering experience in healthcare, hospitality, and entertainment sectors. Eric has served as chapter president, VP Tech, and VP Legislative for multiple terms. Eric has written multiple industry articles and authored a manual on domestic hot water heating systems. In 2024 Eric was recognized by the American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) as a Kenneth G. Wentink Fellow. Eric enjoys spending time with his family, he is an avid hunter, enjoys woodworking and cheering for the Green Bay Packers.
COST: $150 FOR ASPE MEMBERS AND $200 FOR NON-MEMBERS
LOCATION: TLC Office, 255 S. Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL
Harry Warren, Inc.
Date: 6/24/25
Presented by: Tony Furst with Taco Pumps
Content:
Recirculation Pumps, sizing, changing codes, single speed vs multispeed. Demystifying Pumping Curves
Pump curves are a critical piece in the selection and application of pumps, regardless of whether they are for domestic water service, fire service or HVAC. Are you confused by the terms “design flow” or “rated flow”? What about variable speed curves? NPSHr and NPSHa? What does pump efficiency mean? How about “rated BHP versus Peak Power BHP”? What effect do specific gravity and density have on a pump curve, what about fluid temperature? Being able to read and understand pump curves and use the information to get the best pump selection as well as being able to use the curve to verify performance is a critical skill for providing the most energy efficient and low maintenance systems. At the conclusion of this class the attendees will have a thorough understanding of pump curves for all applications.
BIO:
In his role, Tony works with the area sales directors across all US business units to drive complex technical solutions utilizing all of Taco’s products. Additionally, he provides high level technical applications support and training to our channel partners.
Tony holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science in Education and has earned his Certified in Plumbing Design credential from the American Society of Plumbing Engineers as well as being a USGBC LEED AP. Tony is extremely active in ASPE at the local and society level and continues to be active on the ASPE Education Committee.
Tony has extensive knowledge in large commercial chilled water systems from his years with Trane Company as a failure analysis and applications engineer in applied systems. He was also a senior forensic engineer specializing in system analysis and performance evaluation for a large Midwest consulting engineering firm, along with experience as a design build engineer with a large mechanical contractor.
LOCATION: RLF OFFICE (BALDWIN PARK AREA) LOCATED AT 4750 NEW BROAD STREET, ORLANDO, FL 32814
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