Primary vs. Secondary Pollutants: Definitions, Differences, & More

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Measuring and verifying air pollution can be challenging. For businesses and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), understanding the difference between primary vs. secondary pollutants is key to creating a profitable and safe operation. First, we need to know the difference between the two and what can be done to keep them in check. But, where do… Read more »

What’s Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) Analysis?

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Businesses and industrial specialists: you may have come across an acronym, FTIR, in your work on the job. “What is FTIR?” you might be wondering. GlobalMRV here: knowing the basics of FTIR is key for data analysis — particularly renewable energy audits and energy efficiency audits. If you’re in the manufacturing or product development sector,… Read more »

About Non-Dispersive Infrared (NDIR) Sensors: Method & Systems

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What is the meaning of NDIR? And why are non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) sensors so important for gas detection and other environmental emissions testing and regulation? Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and industrial organizations: if you’ve ever wanted to improve the sustainability, productivity, and efficiency of your product, you’ll definitely want to listen to what’s coming next…. Read more »

Understanding CARB Emissions and Regulations for Vehicle Testing

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The Golden State — California — is a cultural melting pot, a land of many geographical wonders, and the home to one of the world’s leading climate change reduction advocates, CARB. CARB emissions reduction legislation has been a gamechanger for our planet. CARB? Yes, the California Air Resource Board (CARB). If you’re an original equipment… Read more »

What is a Dynamometer: How It Works, Types, Uses, and More

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What is a dynamometer? A dynamometer test — also known as a “dyno test” — measures the torque and rotational speed of an engine. In dyno testing, operators use a device called a dynamometer that measures the power generated by the vehicle and/or engine. You may have heard of the word “dynamometer” in the context… Read more »

How to Measure Particle Size (Methods & Measurement)

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Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and businesses: regardless of your business, knowing how to measure particle size is key to staying in compliance with regulatory authorities. But more than that, knowing how to measure particle size is key to ensuring reliable quality control for you and your team. To ensure the profitability of your business, you’ll… Read more »

Which Emissions Does a 5 Gas Analyzer Read (Automotives)?

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Businesses and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs): when the time comes to report and monitor emissions for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), you’ve likely heard about five-gas analyzers. These helpful machines are key in monitoring the greenhouse gas output of everything from automobiles to motorcycles to chainsaws and leaf blowers. If you lapse on monitoring your… Read more »

4 Common Explosive Gases Used in Manufacturing (for OEMs) 

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Fact: industrial workplaces and manufacturing facilities are often hazardous environments due to the dangers of explosive gases being released during normal operations. Negate creating processes that help reduce explosive gas leaks, and you could find yourself in trouble with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for violating Method 21 regulations. And the last thing you need… Read more »

Your Handy Guide to EPA Method 21 and Emissions Monitoring

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EPA Method 21 is a key procedure to detect volatile organic compound (VOC) leaks in industrial equipment. If you’re working in an industry involving chemicals, gas, or liquid emissions, you’ve likely heard of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Method 21 procedures. The procedure was established by the EPA to combat widespread noncompliance with leak detection… Read more »