Tag: <span>consulting specifying engineer</span>
HVAC June 1, 2023

How an industrial facility reached its sustainability goals

In this case study, a hybrid HVAC system was used to achieve energy efficiency goals

By Chris McDaniel and Sven Peulen
Video November 16, 2022

Video: Using simulation technologies to craft material handling in a facility

At IPS, Stephen Lane is tasked with working directly with clients and internally with the team to develop simulation models to support sites worldwide

By Stephen Lane
Arc Flash & Electrical Safety July 26, 2022

The basics of transformers, UPS and switchgear

On continual basis, it is imperative for engineers to learn about vital electrical equipment like transformers, switchgear and UPS systems when performing design, installation or maintenance activities

By Taiwo Atoki, PE, LEED AP
metal building
Lean Maintenance July 21, 2022

Using Lean manufacturing at a modular facility

It takes innovation and collaboration to accelerate the design and construction process to bring manufacturing facilities online to produce lifesaving vaccines as quickly as possible.

By IPS
IIoT, Industrie 4.0 July 21, 2022

IT/OT convergence and Industry 4.0’s role in pharmaceutical manufacturing

To understand the modern life sciences manufacturing process, one must understand how the industry and IT/OT convergence has transformed.

By IPS
Plumbing, Pumping June 27, 2022

How to mitigate reverse flow

Reverse flow in piping systems manifest into the form of sporadic pipeline vibrations, media contamination or physical damage

By Gilbert Welsford Jr.
Research June 22, 2022

How do lighting designers spend their time?

The short answer: most time is spent researching lighting and lighting controls systems

By Amara Rozgus
Pumps June 2, 2022

Using fire pump speed as a design consideration

Pump speed has always been a critical factor in assessing fire protection system performance and can now be used as much more of a design consideration

By Milosh Puchovsky
Courtesy: Charissa King-O'Brien, Cornell University
Additive Manufacturing May 28, 2022

3D-printing robot can make construction more sustainable

Cornell researchers have developed an industrial robot capable of 3D printing large-scale structures that could make the construction industry more efficient and sustainable.

By David Nutt
Other Building Types April 20, 2022

Why specify variable-speed compression in commercial refrigeration?

Maximize energy efficiency, setpoint precision and equipment reliability with variable frequency drives and compressors

By Joe Summers