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2.
Domestic Water Pipe Sizing - IPC
Fixture
Unit (FU) values have been established to account for anticipated
simultaneous use and to determine a probable maximum demand flow rate.
This “Fixture Unit Calculations”
program uses
2009
International
Plumbing
Code
Fixture
Unit values and
conversion
factors.
The
second step in the designing and sizing a domestic water system is to
determine the allowable pressure drop for pipe sizing.
Allowable pressure drop is based on the available water pressure
from the “street main” and the pressure requirement of the most remote
fixture on the system. To
determine the pressure available for pipe losses, it is necessary to
deduct the pressure losses for all of the known devices and accessories in
the water service. (Click image to enlarge)
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3.
Waste & Vent Sizing - UPC
This
“Waste & Vent Sizing Calculations” program uses nationally
recognized and/or code-approved Fixture Unit values and sizing formulas.
The program also includes the capability of inputting any value for
“Waste Fixture Units”, “Waste Slope of 1/4” or 1/8””, “Waste
Vertical Length”, “Vent Fixture Units”, “Vent Total Length”, and
“Vent Horizontal Length”. The
program uses this input data to calculate the recommended or Code Required
“Waste Size – Vertical”, “Waste Size – Horizontal”, and
“Vent Size”.
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4.
Waste & Vent Sizing - IPC
This
“Waste & Vent Sizing Calculations” program uses 2009
International
Plumbing
Code
Fixture Unit values and sizing formulas.
This
“Waste
& Vent Sizing Calculations”
program
uses 2009
International
Plumbing
Code
Fixture Unit values
and
sizing
formulas.
The program
also
includes
the capability
of inputting any value for “Building
Drain Fixture Units”, “Horizontal
Waste
Branch
FU”,
“Waste
Stack
FU”,
“Stack
Vent Fixture Units”,
and "“Other"
Vent FU”. The program uses
this input
data to calculate
the recommended
or Code
Required:
“Building
Drain
Size – at 1/16" slope,
1/8" slope,
1/4" slope,
and 1/2"
slope”, the “Horizontal
Branch
pipe
size”, and the "Waste
Stack size
for (1) branch
interval,
for (3)
or less
branch
intervals,
and for greater
than (3)
branch
intervals
connected
to the Waste Stack".
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5.
Roof Drain Sizing - UPC
Sizing
of Roof Drains and Rainwater piping is primarily dependent on Rainfall
Rate, Collection Area of the Drain, and slope of the pipes.
Building and Plumbing Codes have established maximum flow rates and
corresponding maximum roof area capacity of pipes at various slopes and
sizes.
Pipe sizes are based on flow rates and are calculated using
industry standards such as Hazen and Williams, Darcy-Weisbach, and Manning
Formulas. The
program uses the Rainfall Rate, Roof Area, and Adjacent Wall Area input
data to calculate the recommended or Code Required “Size of Roof Drains,
Leaders, and Vertical Rainwater Pipes”, “Flow Rates (GPM)”, and
“Maximum Area that the Drain or Pipe Size Can Carry (Sq. Ft.)”.
The
second part of the program uses the Rainfall Rate, Roof Area, and Adjacent
Wall Area input data to calculate the recommended or Code Required
“Horizontal Rainwater Piping Sizes at 1/8” Slope”, “Horizontal
Rainwater Piping Sizes at 1/4” Slope”, and “Horizontal Rainwater
Piping Sizes at 1/2” Slope”.
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6.
Roof Drain Sizing - IPC
Sizing
of Roof Drains and Rainwater piping is primarily dependent on Rainfall
Rate, Collection Area of the Drain, and slope of the pipes.
Building and Plumbing Codes have established maximum flow rates and
corresponding maximum roof area capacity of pipes at various slopes and
sizes.
Pipe sizes are based on flow rates and are calculated using
industry standards such as Hazen and Williams, Darcy-Weisbach, and Manning
Formulas. This
“Roof Drain, Leader or Vertical Pipe Schedule” program uses the 2009
International Plumbing Code.
The program uses the Rainfall Rate, Roof Area, and Adjacent
Wall Area input data to calculate the recommended or Code Required “Size
of Roof Drains, Leaders, and Vertical Rainwater Pipes”, “Flow Rates (GPM)”,
and “Maximum Area that the Drain or Pipe Size Can Carry (Sq. Ft.)”.
The
second part of the
program uses the Rainfall Rate, Roof Area, and Adjacent Wall Area input
data to calculate the recommended or Code Required “Horizontal Storm
Drainage Piping Sizes at 1/8” Slope”, “Horizontal Storm Drainage
Piping Sizes at 1/4” Slope”, and “Horizontal Storm Drainage Piping
Sizes at 1/2” Slope”.
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enlarge)
7.
Fixture Unit to GPM Conversions
This
“Water Fixture Unit to GPM Conversion” program uses nationally
recognized and/or code-approved Fixture Unit values and conversion
factors.
The program includes Fixture Unit conversions for piping
systems with Flush Tank Water Closets and Urinals or systems
with Flush Valve Water Closets and Urinals. The
program includes conversion of Flush Tank and/or Flush Valve Fixture
Unit values to GPM flow rate, which includes the recommended
diversity factors.
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enlarge) 
8. Natural
Gas Pipe Sizing - Low Pressure (Below 1.5 psi)
This
“Natural Gas Pipe Sizing Schedule” program uses a combination of
measured lengths, valve and fitting pressure drop factors, and NFPA
or Weymouth Formulas to determine accurate pipe sizes.
In addition, the “Natural Gas Pipe Sizing Schedule”
includes pipe size calculations that are based on the “Maximum
Allowable Pressure Drop” for the longest run of piping.
This assures that the available gas pressure will be adequate
to provide the required pressure at the most remote gas furnace or
appliance.
Pipe Sizes for Mains (Longest Run) are calculated based on
the “Maximum Allowable Pipe Pressure Drop (Inches Water
Column)”. Pipe Sizes
for Branches (Not Longest Run) are calculated based on the length
from the meter or service entrance to the end of the Branch, since
the Branches do not have to comply with the “Maximum Allowable
Pressure Drop” of the Longest Run.
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enlarge) 
9.
Natural Gas Pipe Sizing - Medium Pressure (Above 1.5 psi)
This
“Natural Gas Pipe Sizing Schedule” program uses a combination of
measured lengths, valve and fitting pressure drop factors, and NFPA
or Weymouth Formulas to determine accurate pipe sizes.
In addition, the “Natural Gas Pipe Sizing Schedule”
includes pipe size calculations that are based on the “Maximum
Allowable Pressure Drop” for the longest run of piping.
This assures that the available gas pressure will be adequate
to provide the required pressure at the most remote gas furnace or
appliance.
Pipe Sizes for Mains (Longest Run) are calculated based on
the “Maximum Allowable Pipe Pressure Drop (Inches Water
Column)”. Pipe Sizes
for Branches (Not Longest Run) are calculated based on the length
from the meter or service entrance to the end of the Branch, since
the Branches do not have to comply with the “Maximum Allowable
Pressure Drop” of the Longest Run.
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enlarge) 
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System Requirements
For full functionality of the Software "Apps", it is recommended
that your system have at least the following configuration:
 | Operating System: Android or equivalent |
| Disk Space: 1.0 GB (recommended) for installation of all
"Apps" |
| Software: Office Suite-Pro®, or MS Word®
& MS Excel®, or equivalent |
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