Friday 06.14.2013
Using the AEDG in large hospitals
To achieve energy efficiency in a hospital, engineers should fully understand the Advanced Energy Design Guide.
Thursday 06.13.2013
Green power roundtable: Exploring green impacts of electrical distribution systems
Energy efficiency is a buzzword for building owners and engineers' clients. Demand for distributed generation (DG) and r... read more
Wednesday 06.12.2013
Transformer efficiency: Minimizing transformer losses
Matching a transformer to its anticipated load is a critical aspect of reducing energy consumption.
Tuesday 06.11.2013
Understanding Smart Grid interconnections, interfaces, and standards
Standards provide engineers with a starting point that will work throughout the U.S.
Monday 06.10.2013
Poll: Commissioning projects
Take this quick poll: What percentage of your time is spent commissioning building projects?
The value of commissioning
Here is a testimonial video explaining why commissioning was so vital to the Eckerd College project and praising the Cannon Design Commissioning team on their work. » more
Arc flash system
GE's Multilin A60 Arc Flash System uses light and pressure wave detection technology to detect and initiate a trip signal in the event of an arc flash condition. » more
Rectangular explosion vent
Fike's CV-S Explosion Vent is specifically designed to provide a nonfragmenting opening when protecting industrial processing equipment. » more
Age with dignity—and a protégé
Engineers need to work with Generation X and Y employees to shore up their firm’s knowledge base. » more
How to use NFPA 99
There are many changes to NFPA 99-2012. Engineers should review the code carefully to better understand how it affects electrical systems, risk assessments, and other pertinent topics. » more
Designing labs, research buildings: Codes and standards
Labs and research facilities house sensitive equipment and must maintain very rigid standards. Codes and standards must be adhered to, with special attention to codes unique to these buildings. » more
Key nonstructural changes to 2012 IBC
Learn about the significant nonstructural changes to the 2012 International Building Code that typically impact consulting and specifying engineers. » more
Using the AEDG in large hospitals
To achieve energy efficiency in a hospital, engineers should fully understand the Advanced Energy Design Guide. » more
Green power roundtable: Exploring green impacts of electrical distribution systems
Energy efficiency is a buzzword for building owners and engineers' clients. Demand for distributed generation (DG) and renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, is growing rapidly. Here, a... » more
Transformer efficiency: Minimizing transformer losses
Matching a transformer to its anticipated load is a critical aspect of reducing energy consumption. » more
Understanding Smart Grid interconnections, interfaces, and standards
Standards provide engineers with a starting point that will work throughout the U.S. » more
Poll: Commissioning projects
Take this quick poll: What percentage of your time is spent commissioning building projects?
Designing electrical systems for higher education
By accommodating diverse functional requirements while following safety codes and standards, engineers can design reliable and durable electrical systems for colleges and universities and their... » more
The challenge: Build sub-meters and we will buy them
Dept. of Energy wants all the sub-$100 meters we can manufacture to cut energy consumption » more
Building renovation gives valuable artifacts a new home
Smithsonian museums get an award-winning climate-controlled facility for their extensive collections. » more
Powering reliable entertainment
Mission-critical entertainment may seem like a misnomer, until considering that commercial time for some venues exceeds $1 million per minute, meeting or exceeding downtime costs for many major... » more
Designing labs, research buildings
Labs and research facilities house sensitive equipment and must maintain very rigid standards. Key areas include air quality, security, and flexibility. This provides a general overview. » more
Open protocol
Can technology make you smarter? Maybe not, but it can make you more efficient. » more
Integration: HVAC fans and smoke control
Fire, life safety, and HVAC systems must be carefully integrated to achieve reliability in smoke control systems. » more
Meeting electrical infrastructure demands in data centers
A data center’s electrical system requires a robust, reliable infrastructure that far surpasses that of its commercial and industrial facility peers. » more
Age with dignity—and a protégé
Engineers need to work with Generation X and Y employees to shore up their firm’s knowledge base. » more
Selecting a fire protection system
Fire protection engineers must know what factors come into play when deciding on and recommending a fire protection system. » more
CSIA names officers, directors, award winners
Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) named a new chairman, directors, and award winners, at the CSIA annual executive conference. Piercarlo (PC) Romano was elected chairman of the CSIA... » more
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