Guest: Melisa Rodriguez, PE, NICET Level IV, Johnson Controls Inc., Eagan, Minnesota

Cold storage fire protection is a challenging feat for any fire protection engineer. Melisa Rodriguez from Johnson Controls Inc. breaks down the details of this fire suppression topic.

• (00:00:00) - Cold Storage Fire Protection
• (00:00:26) - Fire Protection Engineer Melissa Rodriguez
• (00:01:29) - Fire protection in cold storage
• (00:02:57) - Fire protection strategies for cold storage
• (00:05:18) - How To Build Cold Storage Fire Protection Systems
• (00:07:59) - Fire protection system for cold storage
• (00:10:37) - Butter Floods the Streets of Wisconsin
• (00:12:39) - Fire Protection and Suppression Systems Podcast

Guest: Jeffrey Staub, Danfoss Climate Solutions

When designing data centers, understanding whether and how to incorporate heat recovery
requires several considerations. Jeff Staub at Danfoss Climate Solutions explains how mechanical
engineers might successfully integrate heat recovery.

• (00:00:00) - Data Centers Podcast
• (00:00:40) - Request for heat recovery in data centers
• (00:03:38) - How to recover data center heat?
• (00:05:45) - Heat Recovery System Integration into a Data Center
• (00:14:33) - Has liquid-cooled data centers become more popular?
• (00:18:38) - Heat Recovery Systems
• (00:25:11) - Jeff Lawson on Heat Recovery in Data Centers
• (00:27:58) - Heat Recovery

Guest: Robert Knight

When explaining integrated building systems to building owners, it’s best to start the conversation with all the right questions. Listen to Robert Knight from Arup as he talks about the benefits of smart buildings that include integrated systems.

• (00:00:03) - The Consulting Specifying Engineer Podcast
• (00:00:24) - How to Talk to a Building Owner About Smart Building Systems
• (00:05:14) - WSJD Live: What is a Smart Building?
• (00:10:50) - Marriage of Systems
• (00:16:05) - What's Your Strategy for Simplifying Building Management Systems?
• (00:19:34) - Getting Smart Buildings People Involved Early in the Process
• (00:24:56) - How to Explain IT Systems to Owners
• (00:27:43) - How my technical theater background has benefited me in the smart buildings
• (00:33:40) - Getting It Out There: Integrated Building Systems

Guest: Chris Forth, Vice President Regulatory, Codes & Environmental Affairs, JC Residential and Light Commercial

Mechanical engineers should understand the many aspects of putting A2L refrigerants in practice: codes and standards, refrigerant detection systems and supply. In this conversation with Chris Forth from JC Residential and Light Commercial, learn more about the transition to low-global warming potential refrigerants in HVAC systems.

• (00:00:00) - Refrigerants for H VAC Systems
• (00:02:36) - A2L Refrigerants
• (00:04:48) - How Does A2LS Affect HVAC Systems?
• (00:06:40) - RDS and controls
• (00:08:41) - 2L Refrigerant
• (00:11:48) - R454B refrigerant shortage
• (00:15:36) - HVAC Systems

Guest: Hailey Mick

Listen as Hailey Mick, engineering business development manager at GF Building Flow Solutions, discusses how water-based applications, such as radiant heating and cooling, hydronic hot-water heating and chilled-water systems. These options can provide a solution for comfort, efficiency, air quality and other indoor environmental quality benefits while helping projects meet schedules and budgets, and also supporting a low-carbon economy that can benefit carbon neutrality efforts.

• (00:00:01) - HVAC Systems
• (00:00:50) - What is Hydronic and Radiated Systems?
• (00:03:45) - Do Radiant Systems Make an Architecturally Profound Impact?
• (00:06:51) - Do Radiant and Hydronic Systems Support Decarbonization?
• (00:12:54) - Enjoying the Water

Guest: Taylor Goade, Xylem’s Bell & Gossett Commercial Buildings

In-person and online training are a must for younger mechanical engineers. Listen to this episode to learn more about gaining hands-on experience and keeping up-to-date with new HVAC technology.

• (00:00:00) - Consulting Specifying Engineer Podcast
• (00:00:30) - How to Pass Down Field Knowledge to New Engineers
• (00:03:01) - Structured Learning: The Future of Mechanical Engineers
• (00:09:46) - Xylem Walk for Water 2018
• (00:11:41) - Working With a Developing Workforce

Guests: Kevin Langan and Richard Vedvik

Listen to Kevin Langan (a mechanical engineer) and Richard Vedvik (an electrical engineer) discuss how integrated building systems can be designed from the start. Topics like electrification, building automation systems and collaboration are all touched on.

• (00:00:03) - Consulting Specifying Engineer Podcast
• (00:00:53) - Integrated Building Systems
• (00:03:52) - What is Building Automation System Integration with Legacy Controls?
• (00:05:56) - Building Automation Systems: Advances
• (00:10:39) - Structural Fire Protection Engineering Coordination During Construction
• (00:14:21) - Electrical Systems
• (00:17:08) - Energy Design: Electrification Impact
• (00:23:15) - Top Executives on Cybersecurity
• (00:23:46) - Integrated MEP Systems

Guests: Anne Ullestad, LC, LEED AP, Assoc. IALD and Paul Daniel, LC LEED AP, HDR

Self-professed lighting nerds Anne Ullestad and from HDR talk about all things lighting, from health care and office buildings to unusual LED and daylighting applications.

• (00:00:00) - Consulting Specifying Engineer Podcast
• (00:01:05) - Integrating Lighting with Architectural Design
• (00:08:14) - How LED Lighting Fits Have Influenced Healthcare Fixtures
• (00:11:47) - Tunable Light and Circadian Supportive Lighting
• (00:19:43) - Paul and Anne: Lighting Design
• (00:23:51) - Lighting and Lighting Design