Hydrogen Sulfide: Hazard in Focus
Hydrogen Sulfide is a naturally occurring chemical that can be produced by bacteria in low oxygen environments, used in many industries despite its hazardous nature.
February 9, 2022
Compressed Air Technology – Why is it Important for Safe Refuge?
Compressed air technology in refuge chambers is important to provide clean breathing air and maintain a positive internal pressure.
January 21, 2022
Why Do You Need an Airlock or Vestibule?
Why would you need an airlock or vestibule? This MineARC Tech Topic details various options and explains the value of adding an additional layer of protection to your refuge.
December 8, 2021
Mining Safety Standards – The Evolution
Mining safety standards have evolved dramatically since personnel were first using canaries to signal the presence of dangerous gases underground.
November 23, 2021
Grow Lights – Types Required for Common Research Plants
Grow lights within walk-in and reach-in grow chambers allow plant scientists and growers to mimic the natural light a range of common plant types require to flourish.
October 18, 2021
An Interview With Janny Huang – MineARC, Australia
Janny Huang, who has been with MineArc for over a decade, shares her journey and insights towards the progress of women’s roles in the industry.
September 22, 2021
Chamber Commissioning & Everything You Need to Know About It
One of the biggest questions we get once a chamber has been bought, is “what happens now?”. Once a chamber has been purchased and delivered to site, it needs to be put through the commissioning process.
September 21, 2021
Portable Controlled Environments – The Benefits of a Plug-and-Play Facility
What are the actual benefits of using a portable plug-and-play controlled environment or laboratory in favour of a more traditional design-and-construct civil project?. It’s a valid question; and after two years of working with MineARC Systems to help develop the Biora range, is one that I can now confidently answer.
August 31, 2021
Increased Crop Yields with Heliospectra’s ELIXIA
Greenbelt Microgreens turned to Heliospectra LED lighting to deliver fresh, flavourful and highest quality arugula and microgreens to more than 400 retail stores across Toronto, Canada.
August 10, 2021
Does A Refuge Chamber Scrubber Produce Noise?
When a refuge chamber scrubber is on, it does produce noise. This noise comes from a fan inside the unit that draws air in and pushes it out.
August 5, 2021