Top 5 Consulting-Specifying Engineer content, February 16-22, 2024

The top Consulting-Specifying Engineer articles this week covered topics including indoor air quality, trend analysis in HVAC systems and standby power

By Anna Steingruber February 23, 2024
Courtesy: Lionheart EMC

1. Sponsored content: Achieving indoor air quality in buildings

In this video conversation, Daikin Applied’s Zachary Everett looks at how engineers can achieve indoor air quality (IAQ) goals

2. 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

3. Do you know the vital requirements for standby power?

The ability to provide power to a building or load when utility power is lost can be a critical need for a facility to support vital operations or building and occupant safety

4. 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

5. Special Q&A on NFPA 72, fire alarms and more

This Q&A covers fire rating, strobe placement and designated work areas


Author Bio: Associate editor, WTWH Media and Technology