Episodios

  • Ep 10 - An In-Depth Look at Monterey Bay Aquarium
    May 1 2025
    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 m
  • Ep 9 - Making Our Systems Smarter with Controls
    Apr 9 2025
    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 m
  • Ep 8 - Evolution of LSS Operations
    Apr 1 2025

    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 m
  • Ep 7 - From Operator to Vendor
    Mar 28 2025
    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 m
  • Ep 6 - Inside The Mind Of A Designer
    Mar 25 2025

    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 m
  • Ep 5 - A Deep Dive on AALSO
    Mar 22 2025

    We welcome Dennis Either, Director of Plant Engineering at the Wildlife Conservation Society New York Aquarium and President of AALSO. In this episode, we discuss the differences between maintaining zoos versus aquariums, as well as the pivotal role AALSO plays in the LSS community.

    We cover:

    (3:44) - Dennis's LSS Story (10:25) - Transitioning from Zoos to Aquariums (18:29) - Involvement with Design as an Operator (26:24) - AALSO (33:04) - Certifications Stay connected to INFLOW at https://inflowlsspodcast.com/
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    42 m
  • Ep 4 - From Hippos to Polar Bears: The Science Behind SeaWorld's Wild Arctic
    Mar 19 2025

    Joe and Dr. Jeff continue their historical look at life support systems as they welcome Joel Johnson, Chief Engineer for TJP Engineering. Joel shares his LSS journey which includes working at ENARTECH and also his involvement with SeaWorld's Wild Arctic exhibit. They cover:

    (4:53) - Joel's Entry Into LSS

    (14:24) - Wild Arctic at Sea World

    (19:41) - Story Behind John Linn's Hiring at ENARTEC

    (22:49) - SeaWorld Texas and Project Innovations

    (31:20) - Trickling Filter Concept and Bio Balls

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    43 m
  • Ep 3 - Bringing Living Seas to Life
    Mar 17 2025

    Joe and Dr. Jeff welcome Paul Cooley, Aquatics Director at PC Aquatics/Ardurra. Together they cover:

    (1:42) - Paul's backstory

    (3:30) - Living Seas (18:27) Fractionators and Major LSS Changes (23:25) - The Rule of Thumb Stay connected to INFLOW at https://inflowlsspodcast.com/
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    38 m
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