Tom Divine, PE, LEED AP, Smith Seckman Reid, Houston
Articles
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.
Case study: Hospital generator noise attenuated
Four outdoor diesel generators were designed for a hospital, and sound levels were better than expected.
Emergency lighting: What’s required, and how it’s designed
Emergency lighting is required in all nonresidential buildings. There are numerous versions of building codes and various editions of these building codes in use around the country.
How to apply NFPA 110-2016
Consulting engineers who specify emergency power equipment understand that installations for mission critical facilities, such as hospitals and data centers, are required to comply with NFPA 110: Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems in conjunction with NFPA 70: National Electrical Code.