Combustion efficiency is the calculation / measurement of how well your equipment is burning a specific fuel. Complete combustion efficiency (100%) would extract all the energy available in the fuel. However, 100% combustion efficiency is not realistically… Read More
Is CO2 the Natural Refrigerant Choice?
With ever increasing interest natural refrigerants, learn what makes CO2 (R-744) the “natural” refrigerant of choice for food retailers, food processing plants and cold chain… Read More
Process Safety Management Compliance for Ammonia Refrigeration Systems
Certain industrial ammonia refrigeration systems are subject to OSHA’s Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard. Here’s a brief overview of ammonia PSM requirements and how compliance ensures personnel are kept safe… Read More
Testing for Carbon Monoxide in the Home
Deemed the “silent killer” because it is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and non-irritating, carbon monoxide is virtually impossible to detect without testing for its presence with the proper instrumentation in the hands of a professional… Read More
Quebec Proposes Revisions to its Halocarbon Regulation
Did you know Quebec recently proposed amendments to its regulations on halocarbons? The proposed amendments include new HFC prohibitions and strengthened leak testing requirements… Read More
Commercial Refrigeration Maintenance Checklist for Leak Prevention
One important aspect of leak prevention includes employing certain commercial refrigeration maintenance tasks on equipment and systems. Let’s explore the top 10 maintenance tasks now…. Read More
Investing in Your HVAC Business with a Combustion Analyzer
HVAC technicians and their businesses need service that stands out. This can be done with the right instrumentation. One of those instruments includes a combustion analyzer and here’s why… Read More
Oxygen vs Carbon Dioxide Measurements in Combustion Analysis
The most accurate and efficient method for performing a combustion analysis is to use a combustion analyzer to measure oxygen directly from the flue gas. Bacharach analyzers use electrochemical O2 sensors to perform this measurement, whereas others may only… Read More
IEC Increases Charge Limits for Flammable Refrigerants
The International Electrotechnical Commission has revised standard 60335-2-89 to increase the flammable refrigerant charge size limits in self-contained commercial refrigeration appliances… Read More
California Refrigerant Management Program Requirements
How is your commercial refrigeration equipment impacted by the California Refrigerant Management Program’s requirements for leak detection and monitoring? Find out in this article… Read More