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Fundamentals of Refrigeration: Sensible Heat

January 20th, 2026

Oftentimes, heat gains and losses can be measured with a thermometer. When this is the case, the heat can be “sensed” and we call it “sensible heat”. Raising the temperature of water from 20ºF to 40ºF is an example of sensible heat. The formula used to calculate the heat required to raise the temperature of […]

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 […]

2026 Virtual Ammonia Refrigeration Training by Resource Compliance

January 5th, 2026

Start the new year off right by participating in the newly released ‘2026 Virtual Ammonia Refrigeration Training’ by Resource Compliance. 2026-virtual-training-invitation-flyer This year we have two course options: Beginner Course Advanced Course  

Fundamentals of Refrigeration: Area

November 11th, 2025

The area is the number of square units that can fit within a two-dimensional, or flat, space. To find the area of a two-dimensional square or rectangular surface, one must first measure the length of each side. Once those measurements are obtained, the formula A=LxW will calculate the area of the surface. Example: If a […]

Ammonia Week in Review | January 27, 2023

January 27th, 2023

Ammonia In National Headlines in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… 2 Workers Injured at Little Caesars Arena Due to Ammonia Leak, Building Evacuated – Two men in their 20s suffered minor chemical burns Thursday after they were exposed to an ammonia leak inside Little Caesars Arena. […keep reading] Ammonia Leak Sickens Dozens in Serbia – […]