"For experienced engineers as well as those just entering the field, lab plumbing and system design can be intimidating. This session will show you the step-by-step process for lab plumbing and system design. This will include what types of questions to ask, a review of different process variables, and a discussion of the types of water systems/plumbing involved in lab design. This will be accomplished on the backdrop of a recently completed case study to show how these various technologies work together for a finished project.
The discussion will be broken down between high-purity piping and system design. This will include water quality selection and applicability, piping design and connections, point-of-use systems and where they are applicable, as well as a discussion of
Register at expo.aspe.org central systems. Many frequently asked questions will be explored, such as determining water quality, loop design, pitfalls to avoid, and when to utilize different high-purity water systems. The discussion will explore the optimization of plumbing system designs, focusing on key laboratory plumbing infrastructure such as hazardous waste-handling systems and specialty waste treatment where precision, efficiency, and safety are paramount.
The discussion will then shift to the waste side, specifically understanding and categorizing waste streams, whether they be chemicals, biological, or solvent wastes. Proper system design such as pH adjustment, effluent decontamination (also referred to as bio-kill), and solvent collection will be discussed. Waste conveyance technology will also be reviewed, in addition to system and pipe size, monitoring, and regulatory compliance."