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Natural gas is a flammable gas that is commonly used in building heating systems such as schools, universities and dormitories. It consists primarily of methane gas. The source of the natural gas is usually in the boiler room, an enclosed area that is not frequented very often, which increases the risk of a leak going undetected. A leak not only wastes expensive fuel but could result in an
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Gas cooking equipment such as grills, stoves and fryers in restaurants, hotels and other commercial kitchens often use natural gas or propane for an energy supply. If a burner was left on or a fitting burst the leaking gas could cause a fire or an explosion. In addition, one of the by-products of burning natural gas or propane is carbon monoxide, a toxic gas at very low concentrations. If the
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With the recent legalization of marijuana in many North American regions, the cannabis cultivation industry is booming. Greenhouses and other indoor grow rooms provide a structure for growing plants in a controlled environment but can also pose potential hazards to human health. To create favourable growing conditions, reliable heating, cooling and ventilation must be used. Heating may be
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As fruit and vegetables ripen, they release ethylene, a naturally occurring growth hormone. To be profitable...
Hatcheries, fish farms and such in the aquaculture industry require clean water to maintain a high survival rate while rearing aquatic animals. Contaminated water increases the risk of infection...
A wastewater treatment facility is a wet maze of rooms, pipes, pumps, wells, chambers, concrete tanks and settling...