Copper Alliance HSDG Australia

Introduction
A New and Exciting Contemporary E-Design Guide on the
Fundamentals for Plumbing Services.
This Hydraulic Services Design Guide has
been developed for the Australian and
New Zealand Hydraulic design engineers
and plumbing contractors responsible for
designing plumbing systems for commercial
high rise and industrial buildings.
This on-line resource is supported by a
Smartphone App and is available to designers
and contractors as an on the job reference and as
an education resource for lectures and students.
This Hydraulic Services Design Guide has
been developed by the International
Copper Association Australia with the
support of MM Kembla.
The Hydraulic Services Design Guide
will be reviewed and updated annually to
ensure that designers, contractors and
students have the latest and most up to date
reference material into the future.
It takes into account resource material
previously available in various technical
references (including Barrie Smith’s
“Selection and Sizing of Copper Tubes for
Water Piping Systems” and Paul Funnell’s
“Pipe Sizing for Building Services”) and will
help to improve the skill level of designers,
plumbers and students alike.
About Us
The International Copper Association
Australia (ICAA) is part of the global Copper
Alliance, which has a history spanning
more than 80 years.
The Global ICA evolved out of the
International Copper Research Association
(INCRA), which was formed in 1927. In 1989
ICA was formed by 24 of the world’s leading
Copper producers who recognized the need
to coordinate and integrate efforts in Copper
promotion worldwide.
Globalization and an increased demand
for Copper product technologies have
driven the Copper industry to expand its
vision for Copper.
Not only does this unique element propel
technological advancements, but it fulfills
broad societal needs to protect the
environment and improve human health.
Copper advances the delivery of basic
services (e.g., electricity and drinking
water) to developing countries, adds
convenience to the developed world,
and provides both with improved energy
efficiency, reduced greenhouse gases and
increased disease prevention.
Copper Alliance
Global ICA
Hydraulic Services Design Guide - 5 th Edition March 2022
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