Recent Blog Posts
Exclusive Resources in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Refrigeration Purging Video Series – You’ll get familiar with manual, refrigerated, and automatic purging techniques. This is a must-watch for anyone new to the industry, studying for the RETA CARO exam, or an experienced technician looking for a refresher on purging best practices. […watch here] Installation Identification […]
The world of industrial refrigeration is constantly evolving, with new standards and updates emerging to improve safety and efficiency. One recent publication, ANSI/IIAR 6-2025, has introduced a change regarding the storage of oil within machinery rooms. This update impacts how facilities manage their compressor oil and highlights a temporary but important difference with an existing […]
Code requirements for installation identification signs vary based on when an ammonia refrigeration system was built. Most existing installation identification signs were installed in accordance with the Mechanical or Fire Codes (UMC, CMC, and UFC), ASHRAE 15, or IIAR 2 OR 9. Here is a historical snapshot of code requirements for installation identification signs throughout […]
Ammonia Investigated in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… CSB Releases Report on Anhydrous Ammonia Leak – The facility’s ammonia detection system didn’t trigger any alarms during the release. No evacuation signal was sounded, and no one at the facility initiated an emergency shutdown of the equipment that caused the ammonia release. […keep reading] Ammonia […]
This is an update to a blog that was originally posted on 1/20/15. You can read the original blog here. Question: Where am I required to install emergency eyewash and safety showers? Answer: Both CalOSHA and FedOSHA require eyewash and safety showers in “all work areas where, during routine operations or foreseeable emergencies” an employee’s […]