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May 5, 2011Ozone

Ozone and Ozone Generators – Good or Evil?

Most people, when they hear the word Ozone, immediately think of air pollution and global warming. This is just a small part of the story. Ozone also has many useful applications. Let's take a deeper look. Ozone, or tri-oxygen, is a triatomic molecule made of three atoms of oxygen. It is an unstable molecule and is

April 29, 2011Team

Environics Profile Part 3 : Mary Lou

Welcome to the third part of the ongoing "Who are We?" series, a chance for you to "meet" the people who are Environics. Today, we

April 25, 2011Gas mixing

Bringing it Together – Shield Gases

Last time, I took a look at the wide variety and history of welding types, from forge welding to robotic welding. Today, I get to

April 4, 2011Team

Environics Profile Part 2 : Paul

Welcome to our second "Who Are We" profile. Today we will focus on Paul, our Service Manager. Paul joined Environics in August of 1992 as a

March 28, 2011Team

Environics Profile: Who are we?

Today will be the first of a continuing series of "Who Are We?" stories to share with you the people who are Environics. First up is

March 23, 2011Gas Flow

How much clean air do we need?

"We've got to pause and ask ourselves: How much clean air do we need?" — Lee Iacocca, CEO/Chairman, Chrysler Corporation, 1979-1992 After reading this funny quote today,

March 18, 2011Gas Flow

Pilot Hypoxia Training Using a Reduced Oxygen Breathing Device 2

Reduce oxygen or hypoxia training is conducted in a number of different ways. Traditionally, altitude chambers were used. Pilots were placed in the chambers and

March 14, 2011Gas Flow

Effects of Hypoxia on Pilots at High Altitudes

Hypoxia is a condition brought on due to inadequate oxygen and it can have dire consequences. Pilots who fly at high altitudes are at risk

March 7, 2011Full Scale Error

The History and Accuracy of Thermal Mass Flow Controllers

Thermal mass flow controllers are used in gas flow applications and utilize heat to measure flow. The heat is introduced into the flow and the

March 1, 2011Gas mixing

Gas Mixes and SCUBA: I want to be under the sea

From birth, man carries the weight of gravity on his shoulders. He is bolted to earth. But man has only to sink beneath the surface and he is free. - Jacque Cousteau SCUBA diving has changed dramatically since the early days when the breathing air was pumped to divers from the surface. The freedom to move