The top ten most-read articles from Consulting-Specifying Engineer in July covered topics like lighting controls, indoor air quality and NFPA 820.
The top ten most-read articles from Consulting-Specifying Engineer in July covered topics like lighting controls, indoor air quality and NFPA 820. See articles on these topics and many others below.
1. 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.
2. How ventilation and indoor air quality protect against infection
Ventilation and indoor air quality play an essential role in providing an initial line of defense to protect patients and staff and minimize infection risks in health care facilities.
3. How to navigate NFPA 820 for wastewater treatment plants
Wastewater treatment plants and collection facilities are subject to various explosive, toxic and corrosive gas byproducts generated during decomposition of organic matter. Facility design must comply with NFPA 820 to reduce risks.
4. Using fluid technology to address cooling limitations in data centers
There has been an increased focus on unique cooling solutions for data centers to address the limitations of traditional systems as they house more powerful servers.
5. The role of energy efficiency in decarbonization
Successful decarbonization efforts begin with an eye toward energy efficiency.
6. 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.
7. Optimizing ventilation, pressurization and air quality with ASHRAE 62.1
To prevent the buildup of contaminants and to support overall system efficiency, air quality requires controlled airflow, calculated pressure relationships and conducive outdoor air.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
