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  • Ep 13 - Sustainable LSS Solutions: Reducing Water, Energy, and Chemicals

    Ep 13 - Sustainable LSS Solutions: Reducing Water, Energy, and Chemicals
    2025/05/23
    Our focus this episode is all on sustainability and what that means in the LSS world. We are joined by Mark Fisher, Vice President of Facilities Planning and Sustainability at the Cincinnati Zoo, who shares how focusing on sustainability transformed American's second oldest zoo. Together we discuss: (4:40) - Mark Fisher's Background (8:51) - LSS Staff Duties (13:10) - Bringing Sustainability to the Cincinnati Zoo (23:35) - Staff Buy-In (33:11) - Elephant Trek (42:18) - AZFA & AALSO Have a question you want answered on the show? Click here to leave us a question or comment: https://inflowlsspodcast.com/contact
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    49 分
  • Ep 12 - An International View of LSS

    Ep 12 - An International View of LSS
    2025/05/19
    In this episode of INFLOW, we look at LSS from an international perspective as we welcome special guest Mike De Maine. Mike shares stories from projects in South Africa, Darbin, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Together we discuss: (5:03) - Mike's LSS Story (10:14) - Finding International LSS Jobs (11:24) - Transitioning from Academics to LSS Operations (15:46) - De-Nitrification in Dubai (18:54) - SWAD Design (26:14) - Europe/Asia vs. US Operators & Design (34:12) - Glass vs. Sand Media (40:43) - Recap We want to hear from you! Send in your questions or leave a voice message here: https://inflowlsspodcast.com/contact
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    45 分
  • Ep 11 - Pumps: The Beating Heart of LSS

    Ep 11 - Pumps: The Beating Heart of LSS
    2025/05/08

    In this episode of INFLOW, we explore the importance of pumps in LSS as we welcome Ben Ashe of MDM Pumps. Together we discuss:

    (3:00) - Ben's LSS Background (9:45) - Saltwater and Corrosive Chemicals (12:50) - Pump Basics (16:30) - Choosing a Pump for an Application (18:45) - Variable Drive Componments (22:00) - VFD's Issues (25:00) - How VFD Works (28:00) - Pump Curve (31:00) - Head issues (34:00) - Online Tool for Pump Choice (36:00) - Preventative Maintenance (39:00) - Pump Rebuilds (40:00) - Interaction with Customers (43:00) - Saudi Arabia Stay connected with INFLOW at inflowlsspodcast.com.
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    46 分
  • Ep 10 - An In-Depth Look at Monterey Bay Aquarium

    Ep 10 - An In-Depth Look at Monterey Bay Aquarium
    2025/05/01
    In our first episode since AALSO 2025, we welcome Roger Phillips as our guest for this episode. We discuss Roger's time as Director of Applied Research at the Monterey Bay Aquarium and go in-depth on their facility. We cover:


    (4:10) - Roger's Start in LSS
    (13:40) - Treating Water Coming In
    (21:46) - Unique Relationship with Operators
    (33:55) - Off-site Holding Facility

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    44 分
  • Ep 9 - Making Our Systems Smarter with Controls

    Ep 9 - Making Our Systems Smarter with Controls
    2025/04/09
    As we continue our look at the history of LSS, we now turn to the importance of controls and automation. We are joined by Jim Ring, President of RCK Controls, and we discuss Jim’s start at Sea World, discovering standards that still apply today and how we've made our systems smarter over time. We cover: 3:02 - Jim's Start in LSS 11:48 - Pumping Less Water for Better Quality 21:51 - First Time Controlling a System 30:48 - Building a Controls Staff 37:18 - Heat Stress and Energy 40:40 - History of RCK Controls Stay connected with INFLOW at inflowlsspodcast.com.
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    48 分
  • Ep 8 - Evolution of LSS Operations

    Ep 8 - Evolution of LSS Operations
    2025/04/01

    We continue our look at the history of LSS and in this episode, Joe and Dr. Jeff turn their focus to water quality. They welcome Michael Tucker to the show, who most recently served as Director of Animal Life Support Systems for SeaWorld. Together they cover:

    (2:36) - Michael's Beginnings in LSS
    (15:56) - Building a Flexible Team
    (20:15) - AALSO Certification
    (24:56) - Designer and Operator Dynamics
    (33:15) - Advice for LSS Newcomers

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    39 分
  • Ep 7 - From Operator to Vendor

    Ep 7 - From Operator to Vendor
    2025/03/28
    We welcome George Tenhagen on our latest episode of INFLOW, as we start with a discussion on his time at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. We then focus on his career change to the vendor-side of LSS, in his role at Asahi/America. We cover: (3:14) - George's Entry into LSS (8:20) - Busch Gardens Edge of Africa (12:25) - Busch Gardens and SeaWorld (20:47) - Operators and Designers Cooperation (24:19) - Going From Operator to Vendor (31:07) - His Time Leading AALSO Stay connected to INFLOW at https://inflowlsspodcast.com/
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    41 分
  • Ep 6 - Inside The Mind Of A Designer

    Ep 6 - Inside The Mind Of A Designer
    2025/03/25

    How are life support systems brought to life? We go inside the design drawing process as we speak with Bob Richardson. Bob began his career as a designer at ENARTEC and together we cover:

    (2:30) - Bob's Back Story

    (8:20) - How To Get Started With The Design Process

    (15:00) - Designing With CAD

    (22:39) - Designers Coordinating With Operators

    (24:40) - Evolution of Design

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    33 分