Top 5 Consulting Specifying Engineer content, September 1-7, 2023

This week's top articles include BACnet control points, heat exchanger technology and electrical safety

By Anna Steingruber September 8, 2023
Figure 1: A demonstration of BACnet internet protocol versus BACnet master-slave/token passing. Courtesy: Consulting-Specifying Engineer

This week’s top articles include BACnet control points, heat exchanger technology and electrical safety.

1. What are BACnet control points and devices in building automation systems?

Yanlin Zeng and Jason Gerke discuss BACnet control points, alarms and analytics.

2. Heat exchanger technology aiding transition to sustainable future

Highly efficient heat exchangers contribute to decarbonization, save energy costs.

3. Four areas that affect electrical safety in electrical, power systems

Here are four facets that impact electrical safety for facility staff and occupants: arc flash, electrical room working space, testing and commissioning and egress lighting.

4. Codes and standards drive industrial, manufacturing building design

Building codes and standards aid engineers in designing industrial and manufacturing buildings.

5. 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.


Author Bio: Associate editor, CFE Media and Technology