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on-peakperformance <<<<<<<<<<<<<< NOVEMBER 2007 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT CONTENTS FEATURES 4 he Electrical Generating Systems Assn. (EGSA) is a global organization with member companies involved in the generation, transmission, storage, and control of electrical power not directly supplied by public utilities. It is our pleasure to work with Consulting-Specifying Engineer once again to bring you this special supplement focusing on on-site power. As technology becomes increasingly complex, on-site power professionals need more information than ever before on everything from troubleshooting to bid documents. That’s why this highly relevant supplement comes at a particularly exciting time: our 25th year of providing on-site power education to the industry—and beginning in 2008, the launch of our new three-day “Basic” schools and four-day “Advanced” schools. The new curriculum is designed to better meet the needs and diverse backgrounds of those who attend our schools. In 2008, we will schedule three basic schools and two advanced schools, and we will make annual adjustments based on feedback and data from those who attended the previous year. The basic school is designed for those who are working in non-technical positions, such as sales or marketing, administrative, or management positions, and for those with less than three years experience working in the industry. The advanced school is designed for those who have attended the EGSA Basic On-Site Power Generation School; those employed in engineering, project management, or service positions; and for those with more than three years working in the industry. It has been said that knowledge is power. The insights you’ll gain from the pages of this issue of On-Peak Performance will certainly energize you and leave you armed with the latest information on how on-site power is continuing to evolve and thrive. Each of these articles has been prepared by an EGSA member firm, all of whom are experts, squarely positioned on the cutting edge of this rapidly growing field. We hope you find the information presented here to be practical, informative, and applicable. If you would like to learn more about EGSA and on-site power, or you would like complete information on EGSA’s On-Site Power Schools, please visit our web site at www.egsa.org or call us at 561-750-5575. T Best Battery Selector in Engine Starting Applications Using a BBS in engine starting systems adds up to reliability when one battery fails. 11 NEC 708: Practical Impact on Backup Power Systems Disaster preparedness has entered the public consciousness; one result is National Electrical Code Article 708, which defines critical operations power systems. 18 Protecting Power: Specifying Outdoor Generator Enclosures With facilities opting for larger standby generators, where to locate these gensets can be a problem. 23 Investing in Backup Power Systems A case study in backup power for financial data centers describes how these facilities can’t afford to blink. 29 Codes, Consultants, Manufacturers, and Standby Power Systems State and local jurisdictions are adopting a unified code to govern how buildings are built—but not without pitfalls. Cover photo courtesy of Russelectric ON-PEAK PERFORMANCE is published by Consulting-Specifying Engineer (CSE) in association with the Electrical Generating Systems Assn. (EGSA), www.egsa.org. CSE Administrative Office: 2000 Clearwater Drive, Oak Brook, IL 60523, Phone: (630) 288-8780, www.csemag.com. ON-PEAK PERFORMANCE is a supplement mailed with the CSE November 2007 issue. Publisher: Jim Langhenry, Custom Publishing Manager: Elena Moeller-Younger. (RBI-US). Inquiries regarding ON-PEAK PERFORMANCE should be directed to: Michael Ivanovich, Chief Editor, Phone: (630) 288-8150. Postmaster: send address changes to CONSULTING-SPECIFYING ENGINEER, P.O. Box 7500, Highlands Ranch, CO 80163-7500. Reed Business Information does not assume and hereby disclaims any liability to any person for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions in the material contained herein, regardless of whether such errors result from negligence, accident or any other cause whatsoever. Reed Business Information: Specialized Business Publications and Market Intelligence for Building & Construction, Interior Design, Lodging and Foodservice, Engineering, Entertainment, Furniture Manufacturing/Retail Furnishings, Manufacturing, Medical/ Scientific and Processing, Publishing, Printing and Packaging. Gary Kidwell, President, EGSA november2007 3 http://www.egsa.org http://www.csemag.com http://www.egsa.org http://www.egsa.org

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Consulting-Specifying Engineer Contents Editor's Viewpoint Letters In The News M/E Roundtable Emergency Power for Healthcare 2007 Products of the Year Industrial-strength Lighting Hazardous HVAC Codes and Standards Management Report Jobs/Classifieds Specifier's Notebook On-Peak Performance Contents Best Battery Selector in Engine Starting Applications NEC 708: Practical Impact on Backup Power Systems Protecting Power: Specifying Outdoor Generator Enclosures Investing in Backup Power Systems Coes, Consultants, Manufacturers, and Standby Power Systems

Consulting-Specifying Engineer - November 2007

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