September 2012
Modeling natural ventilation
Energy modeling for LEED submission was done on a recent project in which natural ventilation and a radiant floor cooling system were proposed for the dining area of a food court in a local... » more
How to use building energy modeling tools
Familiarity with whole building energy modeling techniques and software is crucial for designing code-compliant buildings. » more
Engineering a successful lighting retrofit
A lighting retrofit can be one of the easiest and most cost-effective methods to reduce a facility’s energy consumption. » more
Gensets increase hospital emergency power capacity
New gensets increase healthcare facility’s backup capacity, efficiency, and reliability. » 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 ensure a proper design and safe installation. » more
Decoding the green construction codes
Engineers should understand the difference between IgCC and ASHRAE 189.1 energy compliance code provisions. » more
Avoiding harmonics in HVAC and electrical systems
Power electronics can increase energy savings, and at the same time can distort the quality of electrical power. Here are some tips to mitigate harmonics. » more
2012 Product of the Year Winners
Consulting-Specifying Engineer Readers Have Cast Their Votes For The 2012 Product Of The Year; Read About The Winners. » more
Modeling natural ventilationEnergy modeling for LEED submission was done on a recent project in which natural ventilation and a radiant floor cooling system were proposed for the dining area of a food court in a local... » more
How to use building energy modeling toolsFamiliarity with whole building energy modeling techniques and software is crucial for designing code-compliant buildings. » more
Engineering a successful lighting retrofitA lighting retrofit can be one of the easiest and most cost-effective methods to reduce a facility’s energy consumption. » more
Gensets increase hospital emergency power capacityNew gensets increase healthcare facility’s backup capacity, efficiency, and reliability. » 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 ensure a proper design and safe installation. » more
Decoding the green construction codes Engineers should understand the difference between IgCC and ASHRAE 189.1 energy compliance code provisions. » more
K-rated or harmonic mitigating transformers
Just as current harmonics can cause additional heating and losses in the magnetic core of a motor, they can produce much the same effect in the iron core of a transformer. However, greater losses... » more
Just as current harmonics can cause additional heating and losses in the magnetic core of a motor, they can produce much the same effect in the iron core of a transformer. However, greater losses... » more
Avoiding harmonics in HVAC and electrical systemsPower electronics can increase energy savings, and at the same time can distort the quality of electrical power. Here are some tips to mitigate harmonics. » more
2012 Product of the Year WinnersConsulting-Specifying Engineer Readers Have Cast Their Votes For The 2012 Product Of The Year; Read About The Winners. » more
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