Ammonia Week in Review | March 30, 2018

Astronauts stop an ammonia leak in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….

Ammonia Leak Occurs on the International Space Station  – The flight control system noticed a small leakage of ammonia and was able to identify where it is located. Astronauts will address a leak, as well as other tasks, during extravehicular activities scheduled for Thursday. […keep reading]

Ammonia Leak Shuts Down Gander Arena, Ends Hockey Season – Due to repairs needed to the arena’s compressor cooling system, all ice bookings until the end of the winter have been cancelled, ending the hockey and figure skating seasons early. […keep reading]

Two JBS Employees Taken to Hospital as Precaution Following Ammonia Leak – Production was shut down at the plant to contain the leak, and Bancarz said the company was following all procedures. On Monday, however, two employees complained about breathing problems. […keep reading]

Tank Carrying Anhydrous Ammonia Overturns in Winnebago County – A flat tire causes a chemical tank to roll off a truck on Manchester Rd. in Winnebago County. […keep reading]

Ammonia Leak at SC Meat Plant Forces Overnight Evacuation – Neighbors of a South Carolina processed meat plant are breathing easy again after being ordered to run from their homes ahead of a chemical leak. […keep reading]