Technical Papers & Blog Posts
A Generational Shift
By 2025, millennials are projected to constitute 75% of the global workforce, signaling a significant generational shift as baby boomers retire. Contrary to prevailing stereotypes about their work ethic, millennials are proving to be among
The Legacy of Los Alamos
As the 2024 Academy Awards approach, the standout film, ‘Oppenheimer’, pays homage to one of the most significant scientific endeavors of the 20th century. Having clinched five Golden Globe Awards and receiving 13 Oscar nominations,
Artificial Intelligence and the Water Treatment Industry
It’s impossible to avoid hearing about AI these days. It seems that everywhere you turn, there is a horror story about deep fakes or computers enslaving humanity. But surely the water treatment industry will be
AFA Service Announcement: Biological Treatment Survey for Wastewater
The Biological Treatment Survey for Wastewater service offers an in-depth review and consultation on wastewater treatment processes. The service starts by assessing historical data to identify trends in key performance indicators, Tailored training is provided
An Industry Built on Mentors
The water treatment industry stands out for its strong culture of mentorship, as highlighted during Liz Freedman’s participation in the AWT Annual Convention this year. Liz’ grandfather, Arthur Freedman, Ph.D., along with other industry professionals,
Art Freedman: Physical Chemist, Teacher, Researcher, Pioneer, Consultant, Musician
“This article is posted with permission and originally appeared in the Spring 2023 issue of the Analyst. For more information about the Association of Water Technologies, or the Analyst, please visit: www.awt.org.”
by Rob Ferguson, French
List of Publications & Online References by Robert Cunningham, PE
This document is a listing of technical publications by Robert J. Cunningham, PE. Where available there are references to online resources where further information may be available, and in some cases where the paper is
Author: Robert J. Cunningham, PEDate: November 2023
List of Publications & Online References by Arthur J. Freedman, Ph.D. with additional papers by Arthur Freedman Associates Independent Consultants
Included is a PDF with of over 100 technical publications written by Arthur J. Freedman, Ph.D. along with many from associates of the firm. Most have references to online resources where further information may be
Author: Arthur J. FreedmanDate: November 2023
Full List of Technical Papers / Bulletins by Edward (Ted) S. Beardwood
Attached is a list of approximately 280 papers and bulletins by Ted Beardwood, some of which are posted on the Arthur Freedman Associates website. Feel free to contact us for availability and more information here.
Effective Water Treatment in Open and Closed Cooling Systems
Issues such as corrosion, scale, and bacteria and micro-organisms must be addressed for proper water treatment. By Robert J. Cunningham, PE, Arthur Freedman Associates, February 26, 2018 For FacilitiesNet magazine. Open and closed cooling systems
ASHRAE Standard 188 Requires Risk Management to Prevent Legionnaires’ Disease
By Janet E. Stout and Garry R. Boehlert Facilities Management On June 26, 2015, ASHRAE issued ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 188-2015, Legionellosis: Risk Management for Building Water Systems. Ten years in the making, ASHRAE 188 is the first industry
Bill Pearson, CWT, Legionella Expert, Joins Arthur Freedman Associates
CHICAGO, Illinois, February 5, 2018 /PRWeb/ — Arthur Freedman Associates, Inc. (AFA) announced today that Bill Pearson, CWT, has joined its team of independent water treatment industry consultants as a Principal Consultant. As a biologist,
Robert Cunningham, P.E – Filling a Critical Role with Arthur Freedman Associates (AFA)
Robert (Bob) Cunningham, P.E. is a water treatment consultant providing advice and advanced problem solving skills for clients of Arthur Freedman Associates. Bob brings 55 years of domestic and international field service and troubleshooting experience with
Cooling Towers Offer Water and Energy Savings as Part of Efficient Data Center Cooling Systems
From SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc. – Douglas Bougher and Kent Martens, P.E. Jul 11, 2017 The number of data centers in the United States continues to grow in response to the enormous amount of digital information stored and
Legionellosis Prevention in Industrial Equipment
Legionellosis is the most significant waterborne disease in the U.S. and possibly in many other developed countries with plumbing and other water handling systems. It accounted for about two-thirds of identified waterborne disease outbreaks included
Following ASHRAE 188 with Limited Time, Money, and Personnel: Pressure for Building Operators and Health Officials
Let’s be honest. Most people who work in facilities management, infection control, property management, safety, industrial hygiene, or engineering want to protect the people in their buildings from Legionella and other waterborne pathogens—not just in
How a Paradigm Change Could Resolve the Lead and Copper Drinking Water Crises – Rob Ferguson, French Creek Software
A paradigm shift is needed to resolve the lead (Pb) and copper (Cu) potable water hazardous metal crisis in the United States. This commentary proposes a shift towards an industrial water treatment evaluation approach rather
The Insides of these Abandoned Cooling Towers Look Straight Out of a Sci-Fi Film
REGINALD VAN DE VELDE In an ongoing series, Belgian photographer Reginald Van de Velde explores the inner workings and mechanisms of cooling towers across Europe. Capturing abandoned ones, active ones, decommissioned ones, towers on maintenance