Brian Martin, PE, ATD; AECOM, Portland, Ore.
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Electrical and Power September 13, 2017
Designing backup, standby, and emergency power in high-performance buildings
Electrical engineers must consider many factors when designing backup, standby, and emergency power systems. Safety, maintainability, code compliance, and economics play crucial roles in determining the topology of an emergency system for a critical facility. Specific requirements for emergency power vary based on building occupancy type, facility use, and critical function.
By Brian Martin, PE, ATD; AECOM, Portland, Ore.