Consulting-Specifying Engineer most-viewed content, October 2023

Read the best content in October 2023 including: Mitigating arc flash hazards, NFPA 101, low-GWP refrigerants and sprinkler design requirements

By Anna Steingruber November 1, 2023
Figure 1: This image includes the medium-voltage circuit breaker with a protective relay. Courtesy: National Field Services

Read the best content in October 2023 including: mitigating arc flash hazards, NFPA 101, low-GWP refrigerants and sprinkler design requirements

1. How to mitigate arc flash hazards in medium-voltage electrical systems

Mitigating arc flash hazards in medium-voltage systems could be performed in synergy to achieve optimal system reliability and safety

2. A guide to upcoming changes in the 2024 edition of NFPA 101

Important changes in the 2024 edition of NFPA 101 include modular rooms, portable fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide detection and alternative care sites.

3. Low-GWP refrigerants becoming major priority for companies

Low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants are growing in priority as companies look to become more efficient, economical and sustainable

4. How to design fire sprinkler systems for high-piled storage

Learn the fire sprinkler code and requirements for high-piled storage systems design

5. Your questions answered: How to design electric vehicle charging stations

Are your clients asking for electric vehicle charging stations? Learn more from these answered questions

6. Questions and answers: Best practices for implementing BACnet protocols

Jason Gerke and Yanlin Zeng answer questions about BACnet protocols

7. How to increase electrical safety in the workplace

Evaluating the safety associated with new and existing buildings requires a multifaceted approach with both macro and micro analyses of both existing and proposed conditions

8. Important considerations from the history of modern building control systems

Building controls technologies, open communication protocols and networked internet protocol evolved to create a relatively easy means to integrate multiple control systems

9. Back to basics: Introduction to dedicated outdoor air systems

Outdoor air is an important component of a building’s overall health and well-being

10. Honeywell Connect Recap: Using digital technologies to improve building intelligence, sustainability

Digital technologies can help building owners and managers get a more comprehensive look at emissions, power generated and more in real-time.


Author Bio: Associate editor, CFE Media and Technology