Short Circuit Fault Calculations
Jun 21, 2011, By Nikhil Bodhankar, P.E., LEED AP, CHA
Sample fault current calculations help contractors understand the source of power flow problems...
Santa Clara University’s School of Engineering to Launch New Scholar Program for PV Research With $1.3 Million Gift
Jun 20, 2011,
The donation will help the school launch the Latimer Engineering Scholars Program in the 2011-12 academic year to support teaching and research in sustainable energy...
Shaw Group Named Administrator for Wisconsin's Focus on Energy Program
Jun 17, 2011,
Firm has been awarded a four-year contract by the Wisconsin Statewide Energy Efficiency and Renewable Administration to serve as program administrator for Focus on Energy...
Michaels Energy Launches New Website
Jun 17, 2011,
New site offers more useful information and resources to its clients...
WPI Professor John Orr to Receive Electrical and Computer Engineering Distinguished Educator Award
Jun 16, 2011,
Presented by the American Society for Engineering Education, the award recognizes significant contributions to engineering education on campus and nationally...
Primary Integration Solutions Announces Changes to the Executive Team
Jun 15, 2011,
Firm expanding the executive management team at PI Solutions in response to rapid growth, geographical diversification, and a host of new service offerings...
KBR Selected for Design/Construction of Warehouse, Office, and Distribution Center for SYSCO Boston LLC
Jun 8, 2011,
KBR's Building Group will design and construct the new 632,767 square foot food distribution facility, including the architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical elements...
HOK/Vanderweil Team Wins National Competition with Process Zero Building Retrofit Proposal
Jun 7, 2011,
Winning submittal showcases use of energy-generating algae...
The Top 40 in Review
May 24, 2011, By Mike Eby, Editor-in-Chief
A look back at the last five years of performance among the industry’s leading electrical design firms...
How to Use Chapter 9 in Your Next Design
May 24, 2011, By W. A. “Al” Werning, Freelance Writer
Tips on how to determine proper raceway size...
The Case of the Exploding Capacitor
May 23, 2011, By Leonard Greene, P.E., Orbital Engineering and Consulting, LLC
Oil-filled power factor correction capacitor failure produces fireball that leaves plant operator with severe injuries...
Beyond Borders
May 23, 2011, By Beck Ireland, Staff Writer
Electrical design firms on this year’s Top 40 list expand services and focus on globalization...
IBE Consulting Engineers Elevates Hank Dahl to Principal
May 6, 2011,
Firm Also Promotes Three to Associate...
New Director Illuminates IBE Lighting Design
May 2, 2011,
Dawn Hollingsworth joins IBE Consulting Engineers to lead lighting department...
Michaels Energy Hires Brian F. A'Hearn, P.E.
Apr 26, 2011,
Newest member of the company has over 30 years experience, including designing mechanical and plumbing systems, writing control sequences, estimating, and managing construction projects...
Assessing Service-Aged, Medium-Voltage Power Cables
Apr 22, 2011, By Mike Moore, Shermco Industries
Assessing service-aged, medium-voltage power cables...
Protective Device Coordination Study - Part 3 of 3
Apr 21, 2011, By Frank Mercede, P.E., and Joseph N. Mercede, Mercedes Electric Co.
Exploring low-voltage substation protection...
Jacobs Designs/Builds Nation's First LEED Platinum-Certified Power Plant
Apr 13, 2011,
OSU Energy Center Is First On-Campus LEED Platinum Building...
Michaels Energy Opens Branch Office in Iowa
Apr 5, 2011,
The space features large windows providing plenty of daylight and connection with the outdoors, high ceilings, new indirect lighting with low power density, and use of existing 90%-plus efficient heating...
DOE Launches America's Next Top Energy Innovator
Apr 1, 2011,
Initiative aims to double the number of startup companies coming out of the national laboratories...
