Suppression Systems
Using a hybrid design approach to stairwell pressurization
While the design process for a stairwell pressurization system should account for many building specific variables and is anything but simple, the system used to achieve the performance criteria doesn’t have to be complicated
Three tips for legacy hospital smoke control systems
There are three considerations for working with existing smoke control systems in hospitals
Best practices for designing smoke control systems
By incorporating NFPA 92 with best practices, fire protection engineers can successfully design smoke control systems for buildings
Case study: Super-tall building smoke control system
The Wilshire Grand Center project includes best practices in smoke control
2020 40 Under 40: Karen Schulte, PE, CPD, LEED AP BD+C, 37
Mechanical Project Engineer, Mueller Associates, Linthicum, Md.; Bachelor of Architectural Engineering, Pennsylvania State University
Changing airport firefighting foam suppression systems
If aqueous film-forming foam is not good for the environment or our health, why is it still in use?
Data centers achieve a new level of high-tech: Fire and life safety
Designing solutions for data center clients — whether hyperscale or colocation facilities — requires advanced engineering knowledge
Interpreting revisions to NFPA 13-2019
Know how to navigate the restructured NFPA 13 sprinkler standard and understand technical changes
Design aspects of mass notification systems
The design and implementation of a mass notification system requires a risk analysis to determine the needs and requirements
Performance-based approach to protecting a membrane roof aircraft hangar
AEI was retained to provide mechanical, electrical, piping/plumbing (MEP) and fire protection design services for two hangars at Chicago Rockford International Airport in Rockford, Ill. Three design challenges are highlighted.