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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 | November 7, 2025

November 7th, 2025

Big News And Valuable Resources in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Forklift Causes Ammonia Tank Leak at Sacramento Plant; Worker Taken to Hospital – One person experiencing respiratory issues was taken to a hospital by private vehicle. No other injuries were reported. […keep reading] Explosion at Mississippi Chemical Plant Causes Ammonia Leak, Evacuations – Officials […]

Fundamentals of Refrigeration: Length and Width

November 5th, 2025

To be a competent refrigeration professional, one must conquer the daunting challenge of mathematics. Whether assessing the volume of a vessel or performing a load calculation, mathematical aptitude is a necessary skill to possess. The length or width of an object is a linear measurement. Length is always measured as a straight-line distance between two […]

2025 CVCSD North Valley Chemical Safety Day – November 6, 2025

November 3rd, 2025

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Ammonia Week in Review | October 31, 2025

October 31st, 2025

Ammonia Caught In A Mystery in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Possible Ammonia Leak Stops Ice Cream Operations in Tyrol! – Due to a possible ammonia leak, the Kufstein Ice Arena will remain closed until further notice. […keep reading] One Dead After Dalton City Crash Involving Anhydrous Ammonia Tank – The tank was not compromised, and […]