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Greywater reuse systems

Greywater reuse systems

Reusing greywater (from showers and wash hand basins) has the potential to save up to 45% of water consumption. This study analyses the feasibility and cost of adding greywater systems in new buildings, concluding that it does not involve a significant increase of the execution budget.

2001|Public client
Industrialized kitchens and bathrooms

Industrialized kitchens and bathrooms

Cross-analysis of the types of bathrooms and kitchens most frequently used in social housing developments, with the industrialised products that can be found on the market. The greatest potential is detected in bathrooms; so their competitiveness against conventional methods has been assessed in terms of performance and cost.

2000 - 2001|Public client
Solar collectors for domestic hot water production

Solar collectors for domestic hot water production

Evaluation of the possibilities of implementation of solar thermal energy in residential buildings as per the demands of urban ordinance of the City of Barcelona. It is based on a state of the art of the solar systems for hot water production available in the market, focusing on issues such as cost and the availability of knowledgeable installers of this kind equipment.

2000|Public client
The market for pressure pipes in Spain for building uses

The market for pressure pipes in Spain for building uses

Market analysis of the different choices for pressure pipes (copper, steel, plastic) in different demand niches (water distribution, heating radiators, underfloor heating, gas distribution). Plastic pipes are analysed in detail, identifying separately XPE, PP, PB and PVC.

1998|Private client
Characterization of a collection of water-saving taps for the tertiary market

Characterization of a collection of water-saving taps for the tertiary market

Verification of the behavior of a series of taps designed for the HORECA market (hotels, restaurants and cafes), measuring their flow capacity to establish their ability to reduce water consumption. Further tests have checked the quality of the coating, the ease of use according to French standard NF-D-18202 and the effectiveness of anti-theft system of the aerators.

1996|Private client
The market for non-domestic taps in Spain

The market for non-domestic taps in Spain

Market research on the consumption of taps in Spain for collective use; this is, in hotels, sports facilities, health, education, etc. It covers with deeper detail the kind of products focused on this market niche such as timed taps, remotely operated taps or centralized valves for collective toilets.

1995|Private client
Systematization of the service of domestic repairs of an insurance company

Systematization of the service of domestic repairs of an insurance company

An insurance company has a network of small repairmen for sorting the claims covered by its policies, mainly water leaks and glass breakage. To optimize its operation, ITeC has designed a series of procedures for the management of repairmen (selection, contracting and monitoring), for the cost appraisal of the repairs (with reference prices for the most common situations) and for the training of repairers (protocols according to the type of repair, client handling)

1994 - 1995|Private client
Plumbing manual

Plumbing manual

At the time of publication of this manual, the Spanish regulations on internal water distribution networks in buildings were nearly twenty years old. Although the basic principles remained the same, there had been changes in the materials and tools available in the market. The manual updated the calculation, design, execution and quality control systems.

1991|Private client
Maintenance checklists for building facilities

Maintenance checklists for building facilities

In a building, the facilities are the components that have a shorter service life, so they must be subjected to a stricter maintenance discipline than the rest of construction elements. In order to perform an adequate preventive maintenance for the correct operation of the facilities of a building, these 75 checklists compile the operations to be carried according to the nature of the inspected equipment, indicating the recommended periodicity.

1991|Public client
Recommendations for controlling corrosion in water and heating installations

Recommendations for controlling corrosion in water and heating installations

Recommendations for plumbing and heating projects, focusing on extending their life expectancy. They assist the selection of material according to the properties of water, and address the issues of sizing, routing and coating. With good practice guidance for execution and maintenance, including control, cleaning and repairs.

1987|Public client
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