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Ammonia Week in Review | November 14, 2014

November 14th, 2014

Ammonia proves to be fatal in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review…… Firefighter Killed, Hundreds Evacuated After Ammonia Leak at Factory – Residents allowed to leave homes once again after 20 people injured, roads closed off in wake of accident at Emek Hefer plant.  […keep reading] Co Fermanagh Poultry Firm Fined After Ammonia Spill – A Co Fermanagh poultry company […]

Q&A | Stop Valves on Relief Valves

November 11th, 2014

Question: Can a stop valve be installed before or after a relief valve? Answer: If your initial reaction to this question is “NO“, then you are in good company. Most refrigeration experts (and people with common sense) can see the danger in installing stop valves before/after pressure relief valves….However, as is the case with many issues, there […]

Ammonia Week in Review | November 7, 2014

November 7th, 2014

Ammonia laying low in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review…… Two Taken To Hospital After Ammonia Leak At Lilydale Plant In Port Coquitlam – Port Coquitlam fire chief Nick Delmonico said a haz-mat team is on scene at the Lilydale plant on Kingsway Avenue after a line ruptured shortly after 9 a.m. on Thursday.  […keep reading] Resource […]

2014/2015 Resource Compliance and CalCA Ammonia Training Days

November 6th, 2014

Resource Compliance and CalCA will be hosting our annual ammonia refrigeration training days in December 2014 and January 2015. English and Spanish classes are available! When: English Classes Thursday | December 11th, 2014 | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Thursday | January 15th, 2015 | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Spanish Classes Friday | December […]

Ammonia Week in Review | October 31, 2014

October 31st, 2014

Ammonia resources and events compose this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review……  Safety and Stewardship Vital in Anhydrous Ammonia Application – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) and the Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association (IFCA) urge fertilizer dealers and farmers to practice both safety and stewardship this fall when applying anhydrous ammonia to prevent accidents and protect […]