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ARLINGTON, Va. - The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) has released the latest in its series of computer-based training packages known as “HVAC Essentials.” The package, entitled ...

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When you rub your hair with a balloon, your hair sticks to it. However, the common explanation behind this elementary school science demonstration may not be correct. A new study proposes a different ...

Ohio electric bills have climbed as the cost of generating and transmitting power rises across the regional grid, but understanding how those charges work can help you find ways to lower your costs.

Minimizing the impact of electrical fires in power plants requires a combination of prevention, compartmentalization, detection, and suppression strategies. But first, everyone in a plant needs to ...

General industry needs a clear, well-defined "how-to" standard on the proper procedures for controlling and safely removing electrostatic charges. Some of the most dangerous and potentially lethal ...