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Patrick Lynch, Asssociate Editor, Jack Smith, Managing Editor, Plant Engineering

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Building Automation and Controls November 18, 2009

Coordination conflict

CSE: Please explain why selective coordination in emergency/standby electrical systems is more of an issue than selective coordination in primary facility electrical systems. Bruce Young : Selective coordination of electrical systems is one of the most critical design tools an engineer can use to achieve reliability. The public depends on emergency electrical systems to operate correctly and reliably. In the healthcare environment, lives may (and often do) depend on emergency electrical systems to provide reliable power.

By Patrick Lynch, Asssociate Editor, Jack Smith, Managing Editor, Plant Engineering