Electrical
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.
California Air Resources Board: Southern California consolidation project
Most advanced vehicle testing in the world. Largest zero net energy lab building in the USA.
Houston Methodist Hospital: Walter Tower
Inserting a 21-story replacement tower without disrupting the rest of the campus.
Safe electrical system design
Safety is a top priority in a building’s electrical system design