Electrical
Electrical design for smoke control systems
Engineers designing electrical infrastructure to support smoke control systems must be aware of the stringent requirements listed throughout multiple code sections
Electrical & Power Study
Five electrical, power system findings
Your questions answered: Critical power: Designing power systems for resiliency in mission critical facilities
Questions not answered during the Nov. 12, 2029, webcast are answered here
Selecting and sizing transformers in nonresidential buildings
Transformers are an essential component of almost any electrical distribution system. Design engineers should know the design concepts, the codes and standards for selecting and sizing transformers to ensure they are appropriate for the application
Case study: Utility transformers for an office building
Three transformers serve electrical loads for an office building, data center and mechanical equipment
Understanding gas engine emissions in standby power applications
Air quality regulations have a major impact on the choice of engine generator sets for standby electric power and gas engines can be a more advantageous choice than traditional diesel technology
Learning how to engineer colleges, universities better: Electrical, power and lighting
Read about emerging trends in college and university buildings, and learn about the emerging trends impacting their design
Your questions answered: Circuit protection in electrical/power systems
Questions left unanswered during the Sept. 19, 2019, critical power webcast are answered here
Enhancing efficiency in industrial and manufacturing facilities: Electrical, power and lighting
From high-tech automation to energy-saving lighting and HVAC systems, there is more than meets the eye when it comes to warehouses and factories
Safety tips on SCCR for industrial control panels, industrial machinery
How to determine short-circuit current rating (SCCR) and avoid misapplications. When the industrial control panel or industrial machinery does not have an adequate SCCR for the available short-circuit (fault) current, an electrical hazard exists.