The "a" file is the PowerPoint presentation given at this Hot and Humid Conference.Power failures can occur for a variety of reasons.
The consequences of such outages range from mere
inconveniences to damaged equipment, ruined goods,
lost revenue, and diminished safety.
In all buildings lighting is among the greatest
safety requirements during a power outage.
Depending on the type of facility, other systems and
equipment may also be considered critical. Batteries
may be used to provide power for emergency lighting
as well as computers, telephone and intercom
systems. However, they are not an option for
powering large users such as HVAC systems and
elevators. Backup generators are a viable solution in
these cases. They can provide electricity as long as
fuel is supplied and can run virtually any type
equipment.
This paper will discuss how some schools and
other facilities are addressing building safety and
functionality during power outages by using backup
generators. Issues involving selecting, operating, and
maintaining generators will be discussed. Also,
several case studies will be presented
