Cooling Towers Expert Witnesses

California

Mechanical Engineering, HVAC - HVAC Design, Data Centers, Data Center Infrastructure, Data Center Cooling, Commercial HVAC, Ventilation, Chillers, Air Handlers, HVAC Controls, Mechanical Code Compliance, Heating, Cooling Towers, Pumps, Fans, Compressors, Air Distribution, Refrigeration, hydronics, energy efficiency, economization

Three+ Decades of Technical Leadership ● 1992 (age 27) – Solo research project proving proximity transducers detect rolling-element bearing failures far earlier than accelerometers. Published in Orbit magazine; codified in API 670 & ISO 20816 for global diagnostics standards. ● 1993 – Presented Orbit research at Symposium on Industrial Applications of Gas Turbines, Canadian Gas Association, Banff, Alberta. ● 2007–2020 – Designed 100+ energy-efficient U.S. data centers, including state-of-the-art HVAC/power systems exceeding ASHRAE & Title 24. ● 2015 – Lectured/conducted vibrations lab, Cal Poly Mechanical Engineering Dept., San Luis Obispo, CA. ● 2015 – Published plain-English guide to CA Title 24-2013 data center cooling in Data Center Journal, resolving confusion and enabling compliant data center expansions. ● 2021–2025 – Designed large-scale HVAC for commercial/military facilities, exceeding IMC, UFC, & IBC for performance/efficiency. Core Expertise ● HVAC design/construction/f...

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

HVAC, Plumbing - HVAC, Outside Air Quality, Gas Cylinders/Tanks, Boilers - Steam/Water, Air Conditioning, LNG & Compressed Gases, Mechanical/Plumbing Codes, Walk-in Freezers, Ventilators, Water Heaters, Plumbing Fixtures; Drains; ADA Showers, Exhaust Hoods (Resta, Cooling Towers, Legionella, Slip & Fall

I am a professional engineer with 45 years of experience in mechanical engineering, including designing, constructing, and maintaining various industries such as nuclear, defense, and healthcare facilities. I have experience renovating existing air conditioning systems, natural and liquid gas pipeline layouts, LNG and cryogenics build-to-store facilities, medical gas installations, steam/condensate return, and chilled water pipelines. See www.pressmaneng.com for additional information. I am interested in providing Expert Witness Services with quick turnaround of small and medium-sized projects, such as: • Leaking Water Heaters and Boilers • HVAC equipment A/C Units; Exhaust/Supply Ventilation; Cooling Towers • Liquid/Compressed Gas (Propane) Cylinders with accessories • Pipelines-Water; Gas: Chilled Water; Freon tubing The Fee Statement is: * Standard: $200.00/hr. * Deposition: $240.00/hr. ...

Reno, Nevada

Mechanical Engineering, HVAC - HVAC Design, Data Centers, Data Center Infrastructure, Data Center Cooling, Commercial HVAC, Ventilation, Chillers, Air Handlers, HVAC Controls, Mechanical Code Compliance, Heating, Cooling Towers, Pumps, Fans, Compressors, Air Distribution, Refrigeration, hydronics, energy efficiency, economization

Three+ Decades of Technical Leadership ● 1992 (age 27) – Solo research project proving proximity transducers detect rolling-element bearing failures far earlier than accelerometers. Published in Orbit magazine; codified in API 670 & ISO 20816 for global diagnostics standards. ● 1993 – Presented Orbit research at Symposium on Industrial Applications of Gas Turbines, Canadian Gas Association, Banff, Alberta. ● 2007–2020 – Designed 100+ energy-efficient U.S. data centers, including state-of-the-art HVAC/power systems exceeding ASHRAE & Title 24. ● 2015 – Lectured/conducted vibrations lab, Cal Poly Mechanical Engineering Dept., San Luis Obispo, CA. ● 2015 – Published plain-English guide to CA Title 24-2013 data center cooling in Data Center Journal, resolving confusion and enabling compliant data center expansions. ● 2021–2025 – Designed large-scale HVAC for commercial/military facilities, exceeding IMC, UFC, & IBC for performance/efficiency. Core Expertise ● HVAC design/construction/f...

Chalfont, Pennsylvania

Environmental Engineering, Plumbing - Legionella, Spa, Outbreak Management, Legionnaires' disease, Hot Tubs, Ornamental Fountains, Waterborne Pathogens, Potable Water, Cooling Towers, Outbreak response, Litigation Support

Tim Keane is recognized nationally and internationally as a Leading Expert on methods to Control, Mitigate and Assess the Risk for Legionella in building and industrial water systems as well as standards of care needed for control of Legionella in water systems. He has published articles and books on the subject and has co-written regulatory documents including the 2018 and the 2015 ASHRAE Standard 188 titled: Legionellosis: Risk Management for Building Water Systems, ASHRAE Guideline 12 titled: Managing the Risk of Legionellosis Associated with Building Water Systems, 2005 Guidelines for Ornamental Fountains and the 2000 ASHE Advisory. Mr Keane has over 25 years experience in Legionella consulting, 14 years experience in water treatment consulting and over 10 years experience in facility design, construction and operation. Legionella Risk Management, Inc. provides consulting services for Effective Engineering Solutions to Engineering System Pathogens including; outbreak investi...

Irmo, South Carolina

Chemical Engineering, Fire - Process Safety Management, Chemical Release & Exposure, Chemical Fires & Explosions, Boiler Fires & Explosions, Energy Management, Refrigeration, Cooling Towers, Chillers, Ammonia Based Refrigeration Systems, Saturated Steam and Super-heated Steam for Cogeneration

Jennifer Morningstar is CEO and Chief Engineer of The Warren Group, Inc.. She is a licensed professional engineer in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and West Virginia, and an NCEES Model Law Engineer. She has over 20 years of engineering experience. Her emphasis includes chemical release & exposure, OSHA compliance, boiler systems, industrial accident investigation, fires & explosions, product liability and equipment failures. She has provided deposition and trial testimony in both state and federal court. She spent 16 years working at a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) manufacturer where she gained experience with distributed control systems (DCS) and programmable logic controllers (PLC). She is an OSHA-trained Process Hazard Analysis study leader and completed Root Cause Failure Analysis training to become an Incident Investigator. Jennifer authored procedures for lockout/tagout and ...

Bellaire, Texas

HVAC, Mechanical Engineering - HVAC, Chilled water, Humidity Control, Cooling Towers, HVAC Controls, Air Conditioning, Ventilation

50 years as a practicing HVAC engineer including the design and construction administration of commercial, institutional and industrial buildings. Five years' experience preparing forensic analysis, expert reports and certificates of merit for litigation support on projects with thermal comfort, humidity or HVAC equipment performance issues. Registered professional engineer in Texas and Colorado. Ten years' teaching experience at the university level on mechanical electrical and plumbing systems in buildings. Past president of the Houston chapter of ASHRAE. Chairman of the Buildings and Standards Commission of the city of Bellaire, Texas. 12 years' experience teaching Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing building systems at the university level.