Lubrizol Corp.'s CPVC business
is introducing its new specification and educational tools at the American
Society of Plumbing Engineers (
ASPE) 2012 Convention
and Exposition in Charlotte, N.C. Included in the new offerings are four
ASPE-accredited continuing education (CEU) courses, as well as Building
Information Modeling (BIM) objects to help engineers specify Lubrizol's
industry-leading FlowGuard Gold and Corzan CPVC piping systems.
"The ASPE show is a perfect forum for us to reaffirm
our commitment to helping plumbing engineers specify products that improve cost
efficiencies and sustainability," said
Domenic DeCaria,
Lubrizol market development manager.
CEU courses now available
Lubrizol CPVC is
helping plumbing engineers meet their educational requirements by offering
dynamic CEU courses accredited through ASPE. Worth one state PDH, or 0.1 CEU,
the courses provide valuable insight into trends and technologies impacting the
plumbing industry. Courses now available include:
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Introduction to CPVC Piping Systems: This course provides an
introductory overview of CPVC technology and covers topics such as the chemical
properties of CPVC, environmental performance of CPVC pipe and fittings,
general design parameters of CPVC systems and applicable codes and standards
used to specify CPVC.
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CPVC Fire Sprinkler Systems: This course covers the codes,
standards and listings necessary for CPVC fire sprinkler systems. It will also
review the types of fire sprinkler systems in which CPVC pipe and fittings may
be used, as well as the design parameters and installation principles unique to
CPVC fire sprinkler systems.
- Value
Engineering with CPVC Water Distribution Systems: This course is
intended to educate the engineering community on CPVC as an acceptable, value
engineering alternative material. It will cover the material properties, code
status, standards, and design considerations for a CPVC water distribution
system.
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The Science of Solvent Welding: This course explains how
solvent welding works, the factors that can affect proper specification of
solvent cements and the fundamental differences between a solvent weld and a
glued joint.
Lubrizol
is proud to partner with ASPE in its CEU Provider Program and is working on
further course offerings for plumbing engineers.
BIM offerings for FlowGuard Gold and Corzan systems
Lubrizol is
simplifying the design and specification process for users with the
introduction of BIM objects for its FlowGuard Gold and Corzan pipe and
fittings, which are available through these commonly used portals:
- Autodesk
Seek, a web-based search engine for BIM objects and specifications for use in
Revit, AutoCAD, Maya and other CAD applications. Lubrizol CPVC's BIM objects
can be directly accessed from within the Autodesk Revit program.
- McGraw-Hill
Sweets, a web-based platform for construction products that lists products,
product information and BIM objects, including those for FlowGuard Gold and
Corzan systems.
FlowGuard
Gold and Corzan systems are the only non-metallic pipe and fitting options
available in Autodesk Revit that are approved for both hot and cold potable
water by national model codes. By specifying Lubrizol CPVC's products in BIM
models, users will ensure a more accurate model while providing a value
engineered plumbing system and avoiding overpriced metallic piping options.
For more information on Lubrizol's design and specification
tools, CEU offerings and other products and services for the building and
construction market, visit
www.lubrizol.com/ceu.
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