Eduard Pacuku, PE, Jacobs, Philadelphia
Articles
Emergency, Standby, Backup March 15, 2016
Following selective coordination best practices
Design engineers must coordinate electrical systems so that the protective device closest to the fault opens first, and quickly enough, to prevent the upstream devices from tripping.
By Eduard Pacuku, PE, Jacobs, Philadelphia
Buildings September 17, 2014
Designing data center electrical distribution systems
Designing efficient and reliable data center electrical systems requires looking through the eyes of the electrical engineer—and the owner.
By Eduard Pacuku, PE, Jacobs, Philadelphia
Codes and Standards March 24, 2014
Supplying power for electric fire pumps
Power is a key element in ensuring a fire pump works in an emergency situation. This article touches on relevant fire codes and offers best practices to illustrate proper design of power for fire pumps.
By Eduard Pacuku, PE, Jacobs, Philadelphia
Educational Facilities March 24, 2014
University updates fire pump
This case study describes redesigning the electrical system in one of the existing buildings at a university.
By Eduard Pacuku, PE, Jacobs, Philadelphia