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The state of commissioning in 2012
Commissioning continues to expand to cover more systems, and energy-oriented existing building... » more
Assessing vendor claims on time resolution in IEDs
Here are some tips for assessing vendors' devices that accept time inputs. » more
Designing a time synchronization source
A challenge in designing a substation is to time synchronize all connected devices, which requires... » more
An overview: How to engineer systems in mixed-use buildings
When working on mixed-use buildings, engineers must address many needs in one building. » more
Pros and cons of networked genset controls: Web exclusive
Having standby and emergency power systems connected to a networked controls system can provide... » more
Project success is the sum of all parts
In a data center, uptime is more than just the sum of its pieces. » more
Sizing equipment for closed-transition transfer operation
Fault contributions of all parallel sources must be considered only for systems designed for... » more
Using BIM in electrical, power design
BIM can help facilitate efficiency gains in design, construction, and facility operations. » more
Selecting a protection and control automation system
A few guidelines will help engineers avoid automation or controls pitfalls and make the best choice... » more
Vote with an engineer's heart
What are the political topics of key importance to professionals in the building industry in the... » more
Understanding diesel emissions regulation changes
Engineers and designers should understand how continually evolving diesel emissions regulations... » more
Engineering a successful lighting retrofit
A lighting retrofit can be one of the easiest and most cost-effective methods to reduce a... » more
Gensets increase hospital emergency power capacity
New gensets increase healthcare facility’s backup capacity, efficiency, and reliability. » more
Still more on ‘cutting the copper’
One evening, an easy method to scale back on the amount of copper we were installing dawned upon... » more
How to make meetings better
It’s up to you to make meetings more effective. Here are four ideas. » more
Specifying medium-voltage distribution
Engineers and contractors should be aware of the requirements associated with medium voltage to... » more
'Big data’ and the need for improved time synchronization standards
Without time synchronization, vast streams of data have limited use. » more
Avoiding harmonics in HVAC and electrical systems
Power electronics can increase energy savings, and at the same time can distort the quality of... » more
2012 Product of the Year Winners
Consulting-Specifying Engineer Readers Have Cast Their Votes For The 2012 Product Of The Year; Read... » more
Assessing the interface: Industrial customers and the utility
Two factors should be high priorities for the engineer designing industrial control systems and... » more
Look under the hood: IEC 61850 for DER interconnections
Engineers should consider IEC 61850, which is being considered as a communications protocol. » more
Overcoming hurdles
The 2012 MEP Giants recognizes the top 100 mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and fire... » more
The state of commissioning in 2012Commissioning continues to expand to cover more systems, and energy-oriented existing building... » more
Assessing vendor claims on time resolution in IEDs Here are some tips for assessing vendors' devices that accept time inputs. » more
Designing a time synchronization sourceA challenge in designing a substation is to time synchronize all connected devices, which requires... » more
An overview: How to engineer systems in mixed-use buildings When working on mixed-use buildings, engineers must address many needs in one building. » more
How to engineer systems in mixed-use buildings: Electrical and power systems
When working on mixed-use buildings, engineers must address many needs in one building. Electrical... » more
When working on mixed-use buildings, engineers must address many needs in one building. Electrical... » more
Pros and cons of networked genset controls: Web exclusiveHaving standby and emergency power systems connected to a networked controls system can provide... » more
Project success is the sum of all partsIn a data center, uptime is more than just the sum of its pieces. » more
Sizing equipment for closed-transition transfer operationFault contributions of all parallel sources must be considered only for systems designed for... » more
Using BIM in electrical, power designBIM can help facilitate efficiency gains in design, construction, and facility operations. » more
Selecting a protection and control automation system A few guidelines will help engineers avoid automation or controls pitfalls and make the best choice... » more
Vote with an engineer's heartWhat are the political topics of key importance to professionals in the building industry in the... » more
Understanding diesel emissions regulation changesEngineers and designers should understand how continually evolving diesel emissions regulations... » more
Engineering a successful lighting retrofitA lighting retrofit can be one of the easiest and most cost-effective methods to reduce a... » more
Gensets increase hospital emergency power capacityNew gensets increase healthcare facility’s backup capacity, efficiency, and reliability. » more
Still more on ‘cutting the copper’One evening, an easy method to scale back on the amount of copper we were installing dawned upon... » more
How to make meetings betterIt’s up to you to make meetings more effective. Here are four ideas. » more
Specifying medium-voltage distributionEngineers and contractors should be aware of the requirements associated with medium voltage to... » more
'Big data’ and the need for improved time synchronization standardsWithout time synchronization, vast streams of data have limited use. » more
K-rated or harmonic mitigating transformers
Just as current harmonics can cause additional heating and losses in the magnetic core of a motor,... » more
Just as current harmonics can cause additional heating and losses in the magnetic core of a motor,... » more
Avoiding harmonics in HVAC and electrical systemsPower electronics can increase energy savings, and at the same time can distort the quality of... » more
2012 Product of the Year WinnersConsulting-Specifying Engineer Readers Have Cast Their Votes For The 2012 Product Of The Year; Read... » more
Assessing the interface: Industrial customers and the utilityTwo factors should be high priorities for the engineer designing industrial control systems and... » more
Look under the hood: IEC 61850 for DER interconnectionsEngineers should consider IEC 61850, which is being considered as a communications protocol. » more
Overcoming hurdlesThe 2012 MEP Giants recognizes the top 100 mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and fire... » more
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