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Prepare for the F word!

New rules from the start of 2015 will replace current requirements covering fluorinated gases (F-gas). Neil Howe, senior legal author with online environment and safety specialists Cedrec, says the biggest impact will be felt on maintenance schedules and companies need to prepare. The new Regulation (EU) 517/2014 revokes and replaces the existing F-gas Regulation (EC) 842/2006 with the main ...

Dec. 2, 2014

By Cedrec Information Systems Ltd.

Jubilee bonfire beacon, but no explosion, thanks to methane leak check

Villagers in Brightwell Baldwin in Oxfordshire celebrated the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in style, lighting a hilltop bonfire as one of the nationwide chain of 4000 beacons being lit simultaneously. But the organiser had a background in the gas industry, so he was nervous about lighting a fire above an old landfill site. Leigh Greenham, who has been involved in the gas detection business for many ...

Jun. 20, 2012

By QED Environmental Systems Ltd.

Apex launches new XC-6000EPC MercSampler for Sorbent Trap Monitoring Systems

Apex Instruments proudly introduces our newly developed XC-6000EPC MercSampler for Sorbent Trap Monitoring Systems, designed for continuous sampling of vapor-phase mercury emissions from stationary combustion sources in accordance with 40 CFR Part 75, Appendix K. Paired samples are extracted from the flue gas for the desired time period, from several minutes to several days. Samples are analyzed ...

Feb. 7, 2007

By Apex Instruments, Inc.

RDD 2012 Arizona – Respiratory Drug Delivery

Westech Scientific Instruments (Westech) exhibits new instruments at RDD 2012 conference in Phoenix, AZ displaying a range of NEW cascade impactors, flow controllers and related accessories. Westech continues to participate and to introduce new products significant to inhalation drug research and the device testing industries. Westech 7-Stage Cascade Impactor with Micro-Orifice Collector (USP ...

Dec. 5, 2013

By Westech Scientific Instruments (Westech)

FTIR Emission Testing - Avoiding Common Traps

Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) technology is a powerful, versatile tool for air emissions testing, but involves a number of potential pitfalls. Obtaining high-quality, legally defensible data requires significant expertise and careful attention to a well-vetted quality management system. Golden Specialty, at the request of the Texas Commission for Environmental Quality, has evaluated several ...

Dec. 7, 2010

By Golden Specialty, Inc.

EPA encourages Americans to save water during fix a leak week

Across the country, household leaks waste more than 1 trillion gallons of water per year – enough to supply the water needs of Chicago, Miami, and Los Angeles combined. Easily corrected household leaks can increase homeowners’ water bills by 12 percent. To help consumers find and repair easy-to-fix leaks, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is promoting the third annual Fix ...

Mar. 11, 2011

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

EPA encourages Americans to save water during fix a leak week

Across the country, household leaks waste more than 1 trillion gallons of water per year – enough to supply the water needs of Chicago, Miami, and Los Angeles combined. Easily corrected household leaks can increase homeowners’ water bills by 12 percent. To help consumers find and repair easy-to-fix leaks, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is promoting the third annual Fix ...

Mar. 11, 2011

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

PSB100 Air-Operated Double-Diaphragm Pump

White Knight has released the PSB100 air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pump as a direct retrofit replacement for other chemical delivery pumps. PSB100 AODD pumps feature PTFE/PFA fluid paths for high-purity chemical delivery, dispense and transfer applications. PSB100 are capable of 95 lpm (25 gpm) flow rates and 5.5 Bar (80 psi) air pressures. They have no exposed metals to prevent corrosion ...

Jan. 13, 2017

By White Knight Fluid Handling

AWWA encourages consumers to check and fix leaks during Drinking Water Week

As Drinking Water Week continues, the American Water Works Association and water professionals across North America are encouraging homeowners to check and fix leaks inside and outside the home. Consumers are encouraged to quickly and efficiently fix leaks in and around their homes to prevent water waste. To test for leaks inside, customers should shut off everything connected to water and ...

May 10, 2017

By American Water Works Association (AWWA)

Alicat Releases New Flow Calibrator for Air Quality Samplers

Today Alicat’s Environmental Monitoring division released their new and improved FP-25 flow calibration kit. This calibration kit includes everything needed for auditing, calibrating, and leak checking air quality sampling instruments. What’s included: Portable FP-25 flow calibrator – with rechargeable battery External temperature probe Bluetooth antenna Micro-USB to USB ...

Sep. 28, 2019

By Alicat Scientific, Inc.

Truckee Meadows Water Authority and Southern Nevada Water Authority promotes EPA’s “Fix a Leak Week” March 17-23

As part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense program, the 2014 Fix a Leak Week campaign encourages Americans to help put a stop to the more than 1 trillion gallons of water wasted from household leaks each year. The Truckee Meadows Water Authority and the Southern Nevada Water Authority are supporting finding and fixing residential leaks by providing customers with ...

Mar. 17, 2014

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Residual gas analysers; it`s the small details that deliver success in UHV/XHV systems

A recent article published in the Institute of Physics publication “Physics World” takes a look at the enabling role that quadrupole mass spectrometers known as residual gas analysers (RGAs) play in in large-scale research facilities such as the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN, the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Sweden, and the ITER nuclear fusion reactor in France. These ...

Sep. 9, 2020

By Hiden Analytical Ltd.

Manual Sanitary Butterfly Valve Maintenance

Manual sanitary butterfly valve will appear leak sealing surface for the following reasons: 1. Manual sanitary butterfly valve disc and valve seals are interposed by debris. 2. Manual sanitary butterfly valve butterfly valve seal close position is crooked. 3. The outlet fitting flange bolts of the manual sanitary butterfly valve are forced or pressed. 4. Pressure test direction of manual sanitary ...

Jan. 18, 2018

By Adamant Valves

EPA’s Message: “Leaks Can Run, But They Can’t Hide”

Water conservation has been in my blood for as long as I can remember. My father worked in landscaping for years when I was young, which is where he taught me about various pipe materials and methods for irrigation. As I grew, he was promoted until he reached a position at Tucson Water that we lovingly referred to as, “the water cop.” Everything from then on has been centered on water ...

May 12, 2019

By Utilis

Agilent Technologies introduces headspace sampler for volatile-sample gas chromatography applications

Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today introduced a headspace instrument for gas chromatography (GC) sample analysis, the 7697A Headspace Sampler. Based on Agilent's automatic liquid sampler (ALS) technology, the 7697A Headspace Sampler features superior performance without loss or degradation of volatile components found in the gas portion of partitioned GC samples. Headspace sampling allows ...

Feb. 3, 2011

By Agilent Technologies, Inc.

Gas Leak Detection Equipment: Why Do We Need It?

The strongest motivation behind refrigerant gas leak detection is the European Union F-Gas regulation brought into effect as part of the EU’s environmental obligation under the Kyoto protocol to lower refrigerant gas emissions. The much anticipated changes of F-Gas regulation aim to strengthen the existing regulation in terms of reducing leakage of hydrofluorocarbons (HFC’s), to ...

Jun. 19, 2014

By a1-cbiss

EPA, Hawaii water utilities encourages consumers to Chase Water Waste this week

The average American family could be wasting more than 10,000 gallons of water each year due to easy-to-fix household leaks, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) WaterSense program. That amount of water could increase a water bill by as much as 10 percent while wasting precious resources. That’s why EPA is encouraging consumers to participate in ...

Mar. 16, 2015

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Shimadzu’s new AA-7000 series spectrophotometers include newly developed 3-D optical system for enhanced flame and furnace analysis

The new AA-7000 Series atomic absorption spectrophotometer from Shimadzu Scientific Instruments incorporates recently developed 3-D optics for enhanced flame and furnace analysis. The AA-7000 series’ 3-D optical system is capable of producing maximum performance for both flame detection (Pb 0.015 ppm) and furnace detection (Pb 0.00005 ppm). This is achieved through optimal adjustment of the ...

Jun. 25, 2009

By Shimadzu Scientific Instruments Inc

Knowledge is your Superpower

Our confined space entry and leak check system combines G7, the world's hardest-working connected gas detector, with our new multi-gas pump cartridge, live compliance dashboard and business analytics reporting. Blackline delivers unbeatable value by combining proven connected technology, performance, configurability and a range of service options to meet the needs of every business. More Data, ...

Jul. 26, 2019

By Environmental Technology Publications Limited

Health check your GC gas supply & plumbing

Would you like an independent health check of your gas supply and plumbing to help you reduce helium usage in your laboratory? Find out more and enter the draw to win a FREE onsite Gas Supply & Plumbing Health Check training course. Enter to win a FREE onsite GC Gas & Plumbing Health Check training course! A shortage in the global supply of helium has seen higher running costs in labs ...

Jan. 20, 2020

By Anthias Consulting Ltd.

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