One of our BIPSPA MSc students is examining the surface properties of new and used pipes. The study includes samples of different materials (steel, copper, stainless) and different production processes (hot-formed and cold-finished). The objective of the work is to determine the impact of service life exposure on different pipework systems. Using a 10x microscope, […]
The submerge testing of various building services pipework materials has now come to an end after a 6-week experimental programme. The aim of the work was to investigate corrosion mechanisms in different pipework materials when exposed to various water scenarios. All test pipes had been weighed prior to being submerged in specially prepared containers, designed […]
BISPA is already working on developing a design platform in virtual reality (VR) for building services engineers. However, it is also important to develop tools for on-site use. This is where Augmented Reality (AR) becomes attractive. The idea is to superimpose high-resolution photorealistic information on top of the real world. This means anyone with an […]
Technology is evolving at a rapid pace. One of these technologies; Virtual Reality (VR) has seen considerable hype these past couple of years. It is anticipated that VR with blockchain will be the internet 2.0 and revolutionise how we work and communicate with each other. Whilst there is rapid development by the gaming industry in […]
In a recent conversation with a prominent building services consultancy about pipework systems, we discovered that all of their HVAC systems employ variable flow pumps. This can drastically reduce the energy demand of the system but the sizing and design calculations still follows the same process as a constant flow system. With this in mind […]
A team of 40 Hoare Lea staff visited BISPA labs on the 5th of July 2018. Numerous research themes such as experimental rigs, BIM and Virtual Reality (VR) was presented to the visitors. Most of the visitors were design engineers and consultants and thus it was an in depth technical tour. Numerous challenges that are […]