The demand for reliable power systems in critical facilities continues to increase, putting pressure on engineers to design reliable systems within project budgets that are often decreasing.

Xcel Energy, an electrical energy provider in Colorado, was in need of refrigerant monitoring updates for its chilled water building in downtown Denver.

Picking up from my last article in the June 2019 issue, I will explore some context for real-world life safety applications. In this article, I’ll focus on complying with NFPA 99 (Section references to 2018 ed.) and its referenced standards as resources for your health care facilities’ HVAC designs.

A devastating event doesn’t always originate from a natural disaster. At any moment during construction or operation, something could go wrong — and it will.