“A threatened nation can react to uncertain dangers solely through administrative channels, to the truly embarrassing situation of perhaps overreacting.” Jurgen Habermas (1929, bio link)
Combustion is a chemical reaction
All of the combustion systems in use around the world rely upon the same basic principles of requiring a controlled fuel mixing with specific ranges of oxygen out of the air as it passes through a flame or enough heat to begin the chemical reaction. The chemicals reacting to temperature include oxygen (O) and hydrocarbon fuels, (H) + (C). Nitrogen (N) out of the air does not contribute to the “burning” of the fuel but can have an impact on the exhaust gas content.
· If there is too much fuel with reference to the available air/oxygen, carbon monoxide can be generated.
· If there is too much air with reference to the available fuel, carbon monoxide can be generated.
· If there is not enough heat for the mixture, carbon monoxide can be generated.
HC fueled equipment like floor buffers, farm tractors, snow blowers, jet skis, snowmobiles, kilns, pressure washers, forklifts, tow motors, motor boats and many other systems all work the same way. If we look around, we may come to realize that without combustion technology, we would be lacking many products, comfort, travel, communication and numerous other aspects of our carbon footprint on this planet, our life styles.
Consumers take many things for granted which include that the products we use have been designed and tested to be safe. Combustion systems do come with some warnings and rules, but apparently not enough. There is still too much carbon monoxide being produced in our world with too many people being injured. Bob Dwyer, CSME Carbon Monoxide Safety
CO News links
Carbon monoxide leak forces evacuations at Austin mall
KVUE.com
Stores in the Barton Creek Square Mall were evacuated Tuesday evening after carbon monoxide was detected inside.
Family used generator to run air conditioner
Lake County News Sun
A faulty air-conditioning unit led to two adults and three children being hospitalized from carbon monoxide fumes after they apparently ran a gasoline-powered generator in their Waukegan home's basement to cool off.
Carbon Monoxide Alarms Can Help Prevent More Tragedies
Virginia Connection Newspapers
Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in America. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CO poisoning causes more than 400 deaths and 20000 emergency department visits in the U.S. ...
· Please take CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY CARE during all holiday and everyday activities.
· Carbon Monoxide Survivor A website made by poisoning survivors that brings a view that can only come from those that know what it is like to have been poisoned - as well as live with the long term impact.
· Consider low level protection for carbon monoxide and smoldering fire detection problems; don't leave anyone behind.
National Conference of State Legislatures
Carbon Monoxide Detectors State Statutes
Twenty-five U.S. states have statutes that require carbon monoxide detectors in certain residential buildings. Updated Nov. 2011
Alaska | Arkansas | California | Colorado | Connecticut | Florida | Georgia | Illinois | Maine | Maryland | Massachusetts| Michigan | Minnesota | Montana | New Jersey | New Hampshire | New York | North Carolina | Oregon | Rhode Island | Texas | Utah | Vermont | Virginia | Washington | Wisconsin | West Virginia
Google Maps to reference the locations referenced in these Internet headlines.
The following companies are acknowledged for their continued support of carbon monoxide safety education and this daily news blog. They may just have what you are looking for.
Fieldpiece
The Energy Conservatory
IntelliTec Colleges
CO Experts
Masimo (See the non-invasive RAD-57)
Mahugh Fire & Safety
ESCO Institute
TPI - Test Products International
Every Day is Carbon Monoxide Safety Day!
