Documentation
Technical documentation for Plumbing Booster's calculation methods, engineering methodology, and supported codes. 25 articles across 8 categories.
Featured Articles
IPC Pipe Sizing Guide
Step-by-step explanation of the IPC table-based pipe sizing method, from WSFU summation through flow conversion to final pipe selection using Table E104.1.
Water DemandWSFU Calculation Guide
Understanding WSFU is fundamental to plumbing design. This guide explains what WSFU are, how different codes define them, and how Plumbing Booster uses them for pipe sizing.
DrainageSanitary Drainage Design Guide
Sanitary drainage system design involves sizing waste pipes using Drainage Fixture Units (DFU), selecting appropriate slopes, and ensuring venting adequacy.
PumpsBooster Pump Sizing Guide
Booster pump sizing starts with pressure deficiency analysis and ends with a pump duty point. Plumbing Booster supports six pump types with computed friction mode and source-linked duty points.
Water HeatersWater Heater Sizing Guide
Water heater sizing determines the storage capacity and recovery rate needed to meet peak hot water demand. Here is the ASHRAE-based methodology Plumbing Booster uses.
Diagrams & ReportsRiser Diagram Guide
Riser diagrams show the vertical and horizontal piping layout of a plumbing system. Plumbing Booster generates interactive SVG riser diagrams with real-time hydraulic data.
Pipe Sizing
5 articlesIPC Pipe Sizing Guide
Step-by-step explanation of the IPC table-based pipe sizing method, from WSFU summation through flow conversion to final pipe selection using Table E104.1.
UPC Pipe Sizing Guide
How the Uniform Plumbing Code sizes water supply pipes using WSFU tables, and how Plumbing Booster applies UPC-specific values for both water supply and drainage.
NSPC Pipe Sizing Guide
The National Standard Plumbing Code (NSPC) provides its own fixture unit values and sizing approach. Here is how Plumbing Booster implements NSPC-compliant pipe sizing.
Velocity-Based Pipe Sizing
An alternative to table-based sizing: calculate the required pipe diameter to keep flow velocity within user-defined minimum and maximum limits, using the Hazen-Williams friction loss equation.
Pipe Material Support Guide
Plumbing Booster supports five major pipe material families with full specifications, SDR ratings, and automatic inner diameter calculations for accurate hydraulic analysis.
Water Demand
3 articlesWSFU Calculation Guide
Understanding WSFU is fundamental to plumbing design. This guide explains what WSFU are, how different codes define them, and how Plumbing Booster uses them for pipe sizing.
Pressure Analysis Methodology
Pressure analysis determines whether the available municipal supply pressure is sufficient to deliver adequate pressure at every fixture. Here is how Plumbing Booster performs this analysis.
Domestic Water Demand Calculation
Domestic water demand calculation is the foundation of plumbing system design. This guide covers WSFU summation, diversity factors, and code-specific flow conversion.
Drainage
4 articlesSanitary Drainage Design Guide
Sanitary drainage system design involves sizing waste pipes using Drainage Fixture Units (DFU), selecting appropriate slopes, and ensuring venting adequacy.
Storm Drainage Design Guide
Storm drainage design calculates roof and surface drainage based on rainfall intensity, roof area, and local code requirements. Here is the methodology.
Chemical Drainage Design Guide
Chemical drainage systems require special materials, neutralization considerations, and code-compliant design for laboratories and industrial facilities.
Drainage Pipe Sizing Reference
Complete reference for drainage pipe sizing using IPC Table 710.1 and UPC Table 703.2, including slope requirements and maximum length limitations.
Pumps
5 articlesBooster Pump Sizing Guide
Booster pump sizing starts with pressure deficiency analysis and ends with a pump duty point. Plumbing Booster supports six pump types with computed friction mode and source-linked duty points.
Sump Pump Sizing Guide
Sump pump sizing involves calculating inflow rates, sizing the basin for adequate cycle times, and determining TDH. Here is the complete methodology.
Sewage & Ejector Pump Sizing
Sewage and ejector pumps handle raw wastewater in lift stations and below-grade installations. Proper sizing includes basin design, cycle time, and optional ASPE lift-station review.
Pump System Curves Guide
System curves show the relationship between flow rate and total head required by the piping system. The intersection with the pump performance curve is the duty point.
Pump Arrangements & Redundancy
Pump arrangement selection affects system reliability, cost, and performance. Here is how Plumbing Booster handles single, parallel, and N+1 configurations.
Water Heaters
2 articlesWater Heater Sizing Guide
Water heater sizing determines the storage capacity and recovery rate needed to meet peak hot water demand. Here is the ASHRAE-based methodology Plumbing Booster uses.
Water Heater Selection Methodology
After sizing determines the required capacity, selection methodology chooses the right heater configuration: single unit, multiple staged units, or tankless. Here is how.
Tanks
2 articlesTank Sizing Methodology
Water supply tank sizing ensures adequate storage for domestic demand, fire protection, expansion, and pressure maintenance. Here is the methodology.
Fire Water Tank Sizing (NFPA 22)
Fire water storage tanks must meet NFPA 22 requirements for capacity, reliability, and configuration. Here is how Plumbing Booster handles NFPA 22-compliant sizing.
Diagrams & Reports
2 articlesRiser Diagram Guide
Riser diagrams show the vertical and horizontal piping layout of a plumbing system. Plumbing Booster generates interactive SVG riser diagrams with real-time hydraulic data.
PDF Report Generation
Plumbing Booster generates professional PDF reports with company branding, complete calculations, riser diagrams, and project information for engineering submissions.
Software
2 articlesSoftware Function Reference
Complete reference of all Plumbing Booster modules and features: what each module does, its workflow, and how they connect together.
Global Unit Converter Reference
The Global Unit Converter supports 27 quantity categories with per-category favorites, recent units, and recent conversion pairs. It can open in a standalone window on desktop.
Engineering Reference Tables
10 reference pages with code tables, pipe specifications, and conversion data.
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