Read the best Consulting-Specifying Engineer articles from last month covering: battery energy storage systems, codes and standards for HVAC systems and medium-voltage electrical systems
Read the best Consulting-Specifying Engineer articles from last month covering: battery energy storage systems, codes and standards for HVAC systems and medium-voltage electrical systems.
1. Three new firms enter the Commissioning Giants list this year
The Consulting-Specifying Engineer 2024 Commissioning Giants gives a snapshot of the commissioning industry over the past year.
2. Understand the codes, standards for battery energy storage systems
Electrical engineers must learn to navigate industry codes and standards while designing battery energy storage systems (BESS).
3. How to choose the right HVAC System: Code and efficiency considerations
By completing system analyses, and making appropriate decisions and selections, an optimum HVAC system can be recommended for any building type which will operate at or near peak efficiency.
4. Understand how to size wire and cables in medium-voltage electrical systems
Medium-voltage cables need to be sized appropriately per the 2023 NEC to minimize the risk of fire.
5. How to use NFPA 70 for patient spaces in health care facilities
When designing health care facilities, electrical engineers need to consult and comply with myriad different standards and regulations to ensure a safe and code-compliant design.
6. Hospital design trends focus on patient experience and energy savings
The biggest trends in hospital and healthcare facility design include a focus on decarbonization, patient experience and integrating telehealth technologies.
7. The importance of SCCR and UL for equipment in district energy systems
Incorporating SCCR in electrical system design ensures continuity of service, safety and reliability.
8. How to design, coordinate and maintain an emergency lighting system
Engineers should know the different types of emergency lighting systems, and best practices for their installation and maintenance.
9. Top HVAC retrofit solutions for energy and cost savings
Retrofitting an HVAC system can add the same benefits of repairing or replacing a system at a lower cost
10. Case study: How to size medium-voltage power conductors
Electrical engineers sized medium-voltage power conductors at a water treatment plant.
