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2026 California CUPA Conference

January 14th, 2026

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Fundamentals of Refrigeration: Specific Heat

January 13th, 2026

Have you ever wondered why some things heat up quicker than others? Or why some substances might take several minutes to get hot, while others only take a few seconds? It is well understood that as heat is applied to a substance in a single state, the temperature of the substance will increase. Experiments have […]

Ammonia Week in Review | January 9, 2026

January 9th, 2026

Ammonia On The Scene in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Hazmat Crews Called to Ammonia Leak in Attleboro – The fire department was alerted to the problem from an ammonia box alarm that started going off in the building. […keep reading] Authorities Respond to Ammonia Leak in Springfield – The ammonia quickly dissipated, and there […]

2026 IIAR Conference and Expo ⋅ San Antonio, Texas ⋅ March 15–18, 2026

January 7th, 2026

Fundamentals of Refrigeration: Heat

January 6th, 2026

In scientific terms, “heat” is synonymous with energy and work. To explain heat, it is best to start small. All matter is made up of molecules. Molecules that contain heat energy are in constant motion. The speed of the molecular motion is directly related to the temperature of the matter. The faster, or more intense, […]