Consulting-Specifying Engineer most-viewed content, March 2024

Read the best content from March 2024 covering topics including EV charging, compartmentation and heat pump technology

By Anna Steingruber April 1, 2024
A typical Level 3 direct current fast charging charger found along the New York State Thruway, rated for 350 kW power delivery. It is a dual dispenser charger to accommodate two different connector types. Courtesy: CDM Smith

1. Ways to electrify a fleet using EV charging stations

Electrification of vehicle fleets commonly requires electric vehicle supply equipment upgrades

2. Understanding compartmentation as a passive fire safety technique

NFPA 101 outlines compartmentation requirements that are important to prevent the spread of fire and smoke. It is necessary to understand the correct terminology and intent of the requirements to identify when inspections should be completed

3. Sponsored content: The evolution of heat pump technology

A knowledge of where heat pumps have come from will help engineers understand when and how to implement them

4. Learn how to do a trend analysis in HVAC systems

This primer helps professionals to understand trend data and to apply usage for energy management and troubleshooting of HVAC systems

5. How to utilize suites under NFPA 101 requirements

Suites are a great design option that allow for operational flexibility in health care facilities, while still meeting NFPA 101 requirements

6. Ten things to know about ASHRAE 90.1-2022 updates

Building on the momentum of previous editions, ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2022 is leading the way toward renewable energy and decarbonization in commercial buildings

7. How AI can improve building automation system implementation

Artificial intelligence (AI) can make building automation systems (BAS) more efficient and improve energy use and knowledge

8. An overview of fire alarm notification strategies

A review of several fire alarm notification strategies that are permitted by the IBC, NFPA 101 and NFPA 72

9. Ep. 14 Brandon Reynolds and Eric Graettinger discuss how businesses are using EV

EV charging stations have quickly become a top consideration for engineers, so it’s important to understand the challenges these technologies present and what owners might want from them. Brandon Reynolds and Eric Gaettinger of Peter Basso Associates discuss how certain businesses are implementing electric vehicles and what issues they might face as they move toward the new technology.

10. Your questions answered: Notification systems and NFPA 72-2022

Fire signaling and notification system questions are answered here


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