» Cemtrex Commences Carbon Dioxide Capture Pilot Test Program
FARMINGDALE, N.Y., Jan. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cemtrex Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: CTEI) announced that it has started its pilot test program to develop its carbon dioxide (CO2) capture technology, Carbondox, for application in coal-fired power plants. "Carbondox technology represents a measura

» Feb. 8, 2010: Residential Energy Efficiency Market Poised for Strong Growth, Says Study
Click here for full story

» Carbon Monoxide Alarms Proposed for ASHRAE Residential Ventilation Standard
Carbon Monoxide Alarms Proposed for ASHRAE Residential Ventilation Standard

ATLANTA ? In a change that would bring its residential ventilation and indoor air quality standard closer in line with that of the 2009 International Residential Code, ASHRAE is proposing that carbon monoxide alarms be required in homes.

Under proposed addendum l to ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.2-2007, Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in Low-Rise Residential Buildings, carbon monoxide alarms would be required to be installed outside of each sleeping area. The proposed addendum is open for public comment until Oct. 26, 2009.
Nine other addenda, unrelated to CO, also are open for review. Steve Emmerich, chair of the Standard 62.2 Committee, said that as the standard becomes more widely used as a result of its adoption into building codes and green building programs, several clarifications are being addressed through proposed changes.

Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning leads to hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries each year in homes. Such poisoning results primarily from automobiles left running in attached garages but also from portable generators, power tools and heaters, according to Emmerich. A small fraction of poisonings also result from failed central heating combustion appliances.

?Residents have very little ability to sense the presence of CO without detectors, unlike many other indoor polluting events,? he said.

Whether to include CO alarms as a requirement in the standard has been discussed since the standard was first proposed. Debate has focused on the unreliability and cost of alarms. But Emmerich said the committee believes the time has come to make this change, noting that it will bring the standard into closer alignment with the 2009 International Residential Code, which requires alarms if the house has combustion appliances or attached garages, and with many states that have passed laws requiring CO alarms.

?This proposed requirement goes a step further, expanding the protection to all homes, regardless of fuel type or garage configuration, reflecting the fact that many CO exposures occur due to causes completely independent of these factors,? he said. ?It also requires that alarms be hard-wired with battery backup to address an increased likelihood of high CO exposure events during power outages.?

Also open for public comment is proposed addendum s, which would give credits for different types of residential ventilation systems. The proposed change increases mechanical ventilation system flow rates for systems that are unbalanced or not fully ducted, unless they have a provision for mixing. Emmerich said this is a fairly significant change that has been under extensive study by the committee.

Standard 62.2 addenda open for public comment until Oct. 11 are addenda j, l, o, p, q and r while those open until Oct. 26 are m, n, s and t.

To view a copy of the addenda open for public review, go to www.ashrae.org/publicreviews. Copies of public review drafts are only available during public review periods.

ASHRAE, founded in 1894, is an international organization of some 50,000 persons. ASHRAE fulfills its mission of advancing heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world through research, standards writing, publishing and continuing education.

» Product: Commissioning Report Pad AC PRO (x10 Pads)
Air Conditioning Commissioning Report Sheets Pad (10 pads per pack) These have been designed with the engineer in mind. They are a tried and tested in the field and aimed at presenting a professional image for your company. They are two-part carbonated forms, allowing the client to receive a copy for their records and you to keep a copy for billing and administration purposes. A range of forms are available from a system service sheet, providing a list of checks to be carried out during a service visit to a new system commissioning sheet. Service Reports: Ensure all required checks are carried out during a service visit Breakdown Report Accurately record the details of an equipment breakdown, record the movement of spares and the time spent on the job. Commissioning Report Provides a generic list of checks to be carried out while commissioning an air conditioning system Installation Report Keep an accurate record of new system refrigerant volume and serial numbers. Track the time engineers spend on a job, especially when the work can extend over a number of days. ...

» LG Electronics Sees Growth in U.S. HVAC Market, Unveils New Energy Efficient Products at AHR Expo
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics today announced new initiatives and energy efficient products designed to grow the company's U.S. commercial and residential HVAC business at AHR Expo (booth# 4310). As a fairly new player in the U.S. HVAC market, LG Electronics began investing

» Direct Energy and Town of Wethersfield Create Innovative Competitive Electricity Plan for Residents and Small Businesses
WETHERSFIELD, Conn., Feb. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The Town of Wethersfield and Direct Energy announced Monday they're offering residents and small businesses the opportunity to enroll in the first co-branded residential and commercial electricity offer in the State of Connecticut. Through a unique progra

» PetroQuest Energy Announces 2009 Proved Oil and Gas Reserves, Updates Operating Activities, Liquidity Status, and Provides 2010 Production and Capital Expenditures Guidance
LAFAYETTE, La., Feb. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PetroQuest Energy, Inc. (NYSE: PQ) announced today that the Company ended 2009 with approximately 179 Bcfe of proved oil and gas reserves. The Company's year-end reserves were net of approximately 3 Bcfe of proved reserves sold during 2009. Approximat

» Panhandle Oil and Gas Inc. Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2010 Results
OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PANHANDLE OIL AND GAS INC. (NYSE: PHX) today reported financial and operating results for the fiscal first quarter ended December 31, 2009.   FIRST QUARTER 2010 HIGHLIGHTS Recorded net income of $1,708,378 as compared to first quarter 2009 net los