Data centers were a hot topic for engineers in the month of June, covered in half of the most-read articles from this month.
Data centers were a hot topic for engineers in the month of June, covered in half of the most-read articles from this month. Other topics engineers were interested in included chiller systems, lighting controls and fire protection. Check out these topics and more from Consulting-Specifying Engineer below.
1. Why and how to use chiller systems to maintain building temperatures
Several types of chillers, along with various pumping configurations, provide flexible and efficient solutions for cooling needs.
2. An in-depth look at the basics of lighting controls
Expanding our understanding of line and low voltage wiring to improve our decisions regarding the choice between automatic and manual lighting controls, while also considering code requirements.
3. No surprise, the 40 under 40 winners are passionate, stunning, brilliant
The industry’s best and brightest are highlighted as 2025 40 Under 40 winners.
4. How to design data centers for current and future uses
Read this expert Q&A for tips on designing data centers. Look at current trends, plus understand emerging technologies.
5. How to design piping systems for data centers that require liquid cooling
Here are some considerations for designing piping systems for cooling distribution units (CDUs) within data centers.
6. New parking garages must deal with more robust fire protection requirements
It is important to understand the changing risk landscape in parking garages that influences fire protection engineers to properly apply new fire protection code requirements.
7. Do you know the requirements for emergency lighting systems?
Emergency lighting requirements derive from provisions of various building codes. Requirements are complex and can be difficult for an electrical engineer to locate in the heat of battle.
8. ASHRAE 90.4 created to boost data center energy efficiency
ASHRAE 90.4 helps engineers move toward data center energy efficiency compliance.
9. Fire protection systems to ensure safety for data centers
Fire protection systems in data centers require specific considerations to protect equipment.
10. Your questions answered: Energy, power demands for EV charging
Expert presenters Dave Wernli and Kamil Yenice answer audience questions from an April webcast on EV charging.
