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Top Tips for Getting the Best From Your Vent Sizing Calculations
By Roderick McIntosh on February 26, 2021

We are often asked what testing and data are needed to carry out vent sizing calculations. While each situation requires unique consideration, I thought it would be helpful to outline my...

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High Phi-Factor versus Low Phi-Factor Testing
By Roderick McIntosh on October 13, 2020

A question that often crops up is what testing is best? Should we perform high Phi-factor or low Phi-factor tests (or in H.E.L terms, Phi-TEC I or Phi-TEC II)? Is one better than the other?

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Test pre-preparation–Why you should evaluate your sample before testing
By Roderick McIntosh on August 19, 2020

ContentsIntroductionLiterature reviewsOxidization Balance ChecksReferences

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Problems With Your Sample? Solutions to charging low Phi-factor test cells
By Roderick McIntosh on June 23, 2020

So, we’ve all been there. You have a new sample that you need to test on a Phi-TEC II, and you need to get the sample into the test cell. But wait a minute, here we have a solid sample, and...

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