What are electrical and power systems?
Your questions answered: Critical power: Arc flash mitigation
The Sept. 20, 2018, “Critical power: Arc flash mitigation” webcast presenters addressed questions not covered during the live event.
Power-generation systems in high-performance buildings
Electrical engineers must consider many factors when designing power-generation systems. Safety, maintainability, efficiency, code compliance, and economics play crucial roles in determining the topology of a power-generation system. Specific requirements for power vary based on building occupancy type, facility use, and critical function.
How important is circuit protection in electrical distribution system design
The electrical engineer is responsible for designing power distribution systems for buildings. Understanding the full circuit-protection requirements will enable the engineer to design the safest and most reliable electrical distribution systems for buildings.
Enhancing integration of electric and HVAC design
Know the factors to consider when working to maximize integration of electrical and HVAC system design to achieve economic and operational benefits.
Your questions answered: Electrical distribution equipment
The June 21, 2018, “Electrical: Distribution equipment” webcast presenters addressed questions not covered during the live event.
Lighting controls: Know the updates, changes
There has been a move away from traditional lighting controls approaches, which have only incrementally improved over decades, and toward an entirely new way of thinking about, designing, and implementing lighting controls—wirelessly, with internet connectivity, and in an individually addressable capacity all at once.
Specifying electrical distribution systems
It is useful for both electrical and nonelectrical engineers to understand basic features when selecting, specifying, and applying electrical distribution systems.
Your questions answered: LED lighting specifications
Additional information from the July 28 Lighting: LED specifications webcast includes details about color shift, American Medical Association recommendations, and lighting controls. Presenters Haley Darst and Richard Vedvik tackle multiple questions.
Connecting buildings to the Smart Grid
Engineers should know the NIST and ASHRAE standards for the Smart Grid, and be aware of the availability of Smart Grid-ready products for commercial buildings.