Consulting-Specifying Engineer most-viewed content, April 2023

Read the best content in April 2023 including: electrical systems, lighting control, HVAC and more.

By Tyler Wall May 5, 2023
Courtesy: CFE Media & Technology

Consulting-Specifying Engineer‘s top 10 online most-viewed content in April 2023 posted over the last three months covered electrical systems, lighting control, HVAC and more. Catch up with a link to each article below.

1. Exploring basic components of a low-voltage electrical system

Electrical projects often require low-voltage systems. Learn about the various equipment here

2. Designing lighting control for the life sciences sector

Seven tips for designing lighting systems that meet specialized requirements

3. How operating room designs avoid the shock of electrical system accidents

Collaboration between design professionals and hospital clinical teams is essential for maintaining operating room safety

4. When and how to use codes and standards for HVAC in laboratories, part 2

Brandon Fortier and Jeremy Barrette discuss codes and standards in laboratories

5. Arc energy reduction requirements for low-voltage equipment

The 2014 edition of the National Electrical Code created requirements for arc energy reduction for overcurrent protective devices 1,200 A or greater

6. Considerations for emergency generator systems

Learn about factors to consider when designing a generator for an emergency power system

7. Lighting efficiency – More than LEDs alone

As we become more energy efficient, lighting design is a great place to start in the built environment

8. Designing lighting control for the life sciences sector

Seven tips for designing lighting systems that meet specialized requirements

9. How to transition legacy campus building controls into a smart system

How Baylor University modernized its legacy systems to provide more efficiency

10. Avoiding total darkness in emergency lighting scenarios

Understand the NEC requirements related to component failure in emergency lighting fixtures


Author Bio: Tyler Wall is an associate editor for CFE Media and Technology