Design strategies for efficient HVAC systems
The integration of high-performance HVAC design strategies can do as much to make systems energy-efficient as specifying high energy efficiency ratings.
Why are AHUs important?
Providing energy-efficient and comfortable HVAC systems is an important task for HVAC engineers and designers. In this first part, learn about the importance of air handling units (AHUs) within building HVAC systems.
Case study: School boiler replacement
A Nebraska school district embraced outside-the-box HVAC design to connect existing facilities and new construction into an efficient engineering solution.
Designing power systems for co-location data centers
Engineers must consider many factors when designing power and electrical systems for data centers.
Complex fire alarm system design and commissioning
Fire protection engineers should determine the level of complexity needed in a fire alarm system design based on the building size/type and design a system that meets code requirements accordingly.
Top 10 Consulting-Specifying Engineer articles of 2018
Look back on the top 10 Consulting-Specifying Engineer articles of 2018 as determined by audience members.
Designing flexible, complex office buildings: Automation, controls, and technology
Mixed-use office buildings demand a great deal of expertise, flexibility, and complex technology, making them more challenging than one might expect. Engineers with experience handling office buildings share advice and a glimpse into the future regarding automation, controls, and technology.
Consulting-Specifying Engineer Jan./Feb. E-magazine
Read, search, download, and share the digital edition of Consulting-Specifying Engineer. Topics this month include: HVAC design inclusive of hydronic heating systems and energy efficiency options, NFPA 101, boilers and controls, and office buildings. Read it on your computer or tablet now.
Designing flexible, complex office buildings: Electrical, power, and lighting
Mixed-use office buildings demand a great deal of expertise, flexibility, and complex technology, making them more challenging than one might expect. Engineers with experience handling office buildings share advice and a glimpse into the future regarding electrical, power, and lighting.
Designing flexible, complex office buildings
Mixed-use office buildings demand a great deal of expertise, flexibility, and complex technology, making them more challenging than one might expect. Engineers with experience handling office buildings share advice and a glimpse into the future.
Video: Case Study Using a Variable Flow Chiller in a Central Plant
This presentation will cover an overview of the system operation with three 1250 ton chillers and an overview of the bypass system and how to size bypass valves.
Chilled beam design provides energy-efficient building
Specifying a chilled beam system to cool a masonry building more than 100 years old—with operable windows in a humid climate—is a risky proposition. This HVAC case study demonstrates how such an approach amid such conditions can be successful if handled properly from design, operation, and occupant education standpoints.
Top 5 Consulting-Specifying Engineer Articles, January 4-10
The top 10 articles of 2018; understanding the changes to NFPA 70-2017; salary survey results; emergency, standby, and backup generator questions answered; and designing power systems for co-location data centers were Consulting-Specifying Engineer's five most clicked articles from last week, Jan. 4-10. Were you out last week? You can catch up here.