Ammonia Week in Review | December 21, 2012

Here’s the weekly recap of interesting stories and events in the ammonia industry…

9th Annual Yuma Safety Day – The Yuma Ammonia Safety Day Committee will hold its ninth annual safety day on February 28, 2013. This community outreach event brings to attendees greater ammonia awareness including both its benefits and hazards. We hosted more than 235 attendees in 2012, all of whom received important and practical knowledge about ammonia, and we anticipate more this year.  […keep reading]

20 Treated After Cape Town Ammonia Leak – Twenty people were overcome by ammonia fumes in Montague Gardens on Monday, the Cape Town disaster risk management centre said. […keep reading]

Cargo Hose Rupture and Release of Anhydrous Ammonia During Offloading of a Cargo Tank Motor Vehicle at a Plant – Earlier this year I wrote about the risks in using “truck drivers” as your HAZMAT Attendant, as well as using the carrier’s hose for your loading/unloading activities.  I have also posted several “Safety advisiories” from state and federal agencies regarding the mis-use of transfer hoses.  Many of you appreciated my bluntness and brining the concerns to your attention and there were a few that were offended by my position, imply that “I do not trust the carriers” […keep reading]

Project Considers Ammonia-Fed Alkaline Fuel-Cell Systems – The EU grant is being funded by the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH-JU), through the EU’s Seventh Framework Programme (FP7). It will provide AFC Energy and its European project partners with three years’ financial support for the development of ammonia-fed alkaline fuel cells. […keep reading]

Third Public Review Currently Open for Proposed Standard BSR/IIAR 7 – The IIAR is proposing a new standard to specify the minimum criteria for developing operating procedures for closed-circuit ammonia mechanical refrigerating systems. IIAR has designated the proposed standard as BSR/IIAR 7-200X. Upon approval […keep reading]