December 2012
Commissioning control systems for MCFs
Controls success starts in design with clear requirements, and ends with thorough testing and complete turnover. Here are eight steps to follow. » more
Preventing arc flash incidents by design
Understanding electrical distribution equipment and its associated risks can help reduce incident energy levels and save lives. » more
How to select an air handling unit
Air handling units come in all shapes and sizes. Learn to balance and prioritize all of the choices related to performance, efficiency, maintainability, and space constraints. » more
Understanding backup power system fuel choices
While diesel remains popular as a fuel supply, engineers have several additional fuel options from which to choose. » more
Meeting the challenges of globalization
This firm’s globalization process has come with many “lessons learned.” » more
Providing power for high-tech facilities
High-tech buildings as well as mission critical facilities must have reliable electrical power. » more
How to specify an indoor lighting system
By following a few guidelines, engineers and lighting designers can specify the correct lighting system for a facility. » more
Wireless building controls
Creative use and selection of wireless devices can potentially reduce construction costs, decrease construction time, and add future flexibility to buildings. » more
College campus engineering: Challenges, retrofitting, renewable energy systems
Colleges and universities bear the important responsibility of molding the minds of future generations. To tackle the formidable task, such institutions require the expertise of engineers to ensure... » more
Commissioning control systems for MCFsControls success starts in design with clear requirements, and ends with thorough testing and complete turnover. Here are eight steps to follow. » more
Preventing arc flash incidents by designUnderstanding electrical distribution equipment and its associated risks can help reduce incident energy levels and save lives. » more
How to select an air handling unit Air handling units come in all shapes and sizes. Learn to balance and prioritize all of the choices related to performance, efficiency, maintainability, and space constraints. » more
Understanding backup power system fuel choicesWhile diesel remains popular as a fuel supply, engineers have several additional fuel options from which to choose. » more
Meeting the challenges of globalizationThis firm’s globalization process has come with many “lessons learned.” » more
Providing power for high-tech facilitiesHigh-tech buildings as well as mission critical facilities must have reliable electrical power. » more
How to specify an indoor lighting systemBy following a few guidelines, engineers and lighting designers can specify the correct lighting system for a facility. » more
Wireless building controls Creative use and selection of wireless devices can potentially reduce construction costs, decrease construction time, and add future flexibility to buildings. » more
College campus engineering: Challenges, retrofitting, renewable energy systemsColleges and universities bear the important responsibility of molding the minds of future generations. To tackle the formidable task, such institutions require the expertise of engineers to ensure... » more
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