Top 5 Consulting-Specifying Engineer articles August 2-8, 2024

Top CSE articles this week covered topics including electrical distribution systems, pressure regulating devices and cooling in data centers

By Anna Steingruber August 9, 2024
Visual representation of busbars within electrical switchgear. The busbars run horizontally from each switchgear section and are bolted together to maintain continuity between each section. The alternating current is carried across the busbars, which supply current to the downstream branch circuits. Typically, these busbars are made from materials such as copper and aluminum. Courtesy: Certus

1. How to create a resilient, robust electrical distribution system

Switchgear, transformers and uninterruptible power supplies collectively form the backbone of electrical power systems, ensuring reliable electrical distribution and safeguarding critical equipment

2. Learn to specify pressure-regulating devices in water-based fire protection

Pressure-regulating devices are required to maintain safe system working pressures

3. Using fluid technology to address cooling limitations in data centers

There has been an increased focus on unique cooling solutions for data centers to address the limitations of traditional systems as they house more powerful servers.

4. Considerations for successful planning and design of CHP systems

Combined heat and power systems provide solutions for lowering utility costs, increasing electrical and heat source reliability and providing resilience for continued facility operation

5. 10 ways AE workers can maximize vacation time

Morrissey Goodale offers 10 tips for AE workers for making the most of their vacation time this summer


Author Bio: Associate editor, WTWH Media and Technology