Top 5 Consulting-Specifying Engineer articles, April 6-12: Product of the Year finalists, preventing wet stacking, energy performance in mission critical facilities, more

Articles about the 2015 Product of the Year finalists, preventing wet stacking, energy performance in mission critical facilities, increasing transformer efficiency, and standby vs. emergency power in mission critical facilities were Consulting-Specifying Engineer’s five most clicked articles from last week, April 6-12. Were you out last week? Miss something? You can catch up here.

By Chris Vavra April 13, 2015

Consulting-Specifying Engineer Top 5 most read articles online, for April 6-12, covered 2015 Product of the Year finalists, preventing wet stacking, energy performance in mission critical facilities, increasing transformer efficiency, and standby vs. emergency power in mission critical facilities. Link to each article below.

1. 2015 Product of the Year finalists

Who will win gold in 2015? Consulting-Specifying Engineer announced the finalists for this year’s 11th annual Product of the Year competition, and readers will have the final word. Cast your vote online today.

2. Preventing wet stacking

Prevention of wet stacking drives many of the details of generator testing requirements. 

3. Energy performance in mission critical facilities

Mission critical facilities, such as data centers, are judged carefully on their energy use. Engineers should focus on the codes and standards that dictate energy performance and how building energy performance can be enhanced. 

4. Increasing transformer efficiency

Transformers are fundamental components in electrical distribution systems for commercial buildings. 

5. Standby vs. emergency power in mission critical facilities

System designers must interpret the requirements of NFPA 110, ensure their designs follow them, and educate their clients about how the standard affects their operations. 

The list was developed using CFE Media’s web analytics for stories viewed on csemag.com, April 6-12, for articles published within the last two months.

– Chris Vavra, production editor, CFE Media, cvavra@cfemedia.com.


Author Bio: Chris Vavra is senior editor for WTWH Media LLC.