Top 5 Consulting-Specifying Engineer articles, August 23-29, 2024

Top Consulting-Specifying Engineer stories this week covered topics including heat exchangers, CPVC piping and fluid technology for data centers

By Anna Steingruber August 30, 2024
Figure 1: Exploded view of plate and frame heat exchangers with major components. Courtesy: Danfoss

Top Consulting-Specifying Engineer stories this week covered topics including heat exchangers, CPVC piping and fluid technology for data centers

1. How to make heat transfer efficient with plate and frame heat exchangers

Plate and frame heat transfer is a proven technology that has been around for many decades and continues to be relevant in the heat transfer market and across multiple industries

2. Comparing CPVC to steel pipe for fire sprinkler systems

CPVC pipe can be an alternative to steel in light hazard facilities. Engineers should consider performance, cost and construction methods when choosing between the two

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. 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

5. Design of RTUs: Best practices

Specifying rooftop units (RTUs) involves much more than choosing unit types


Author Bio: Associate editor, WTWH Media and Technology