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Preventing Disease Transmission Through HVAC Systems

By Rene Basulto, P.E., MSEM, CGC, C.F.E.I.
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What is the standard of care for minimizing the risk of disease transmission through building HVAC systems? Prior to 2020 this was an esoteric question largely reserved for academics, but it has since…

Marijuana Facilities: Codes, Standards, and Managing the Hazards

By Stanley Jaworski, P.E., C.F.E.I., C.V.F.I.
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Equipment to manage fumigation, CO2 enrichment, high intensity lighting, large volume humidity control, and oil extraction are commonplace in industrial facilities and are becoming increasingly common…

Investigating Fuel Oil Leaks and Spills

By Ronald J. Natoli, P.E., C.F.E.I.
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This article provides a detailed introduction on the topic of fuel oil leaks. Our mechanical engineers provide an explanation of the common reasons these leaks occur and information on relevant…

Legionnaires Disease

By Rene Basulto, P.E., MSEM, CGC, C.F.E.I.
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In this article, mechanical engineer Rene Basulto discusses the 2015 outbreak of Legionnaires' Disease in New York City, the suspected role that mechanical building systems play in the outbreak of…