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Ammonia Week in Review | May 22, 2015

May 22nd, 2015

Ammonia leaks plague the headlines in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….. Fresh Express Plant in Clayton Co. Evacuated After Ammonia Leak – The Fresh Express plant in Clayton County was evacuated on Monday after an ammonia leak, fire officials said. […keep reading] Anhydrous Ammonia Leak Prompts Road Closure – A Southeast Iowa road has now been […]

Ammonia Week in Review | May 15, 2015

May 14th, 2015

A handful of ammonia leaks pen this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….. Fenlands Evacuated After Ammonia Leak – An ammonia leak at the Fenlands recreation centre in Banff caused the evacuation of about 20 people and sent one worker to hospital with minor burns earlier this week. […keep reading] Businesses Evacuated In Blue Bell Ice Cream […]

Ammonia Detection in Non-Machinery Rooms

May 11th, 2015

Question: Is ammonia detection required in rooms that contain ammonia, but are not classified as machinery rooms? Answer: To answer this question properly, we must first consider the various occupancy classifications and refrigerant restrictions within those classifications. ANSI/ASHRAE 15-2013 Safety Standard for Refrigeration Systems defines two (2) main types of refrigeration systems: Direct Systems and Indirect Systems. Indirect Systems are further divided into […]

Ammonia Week in Review | May 8, 2015

May 8th, 2015

Ammonia causes trouble at school in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….. Ammonia Leak On South Carolina Campus – The Columbia, S.C. fire department is responding to a reported ammonia leak on the campus of the University of South Carolina. […keep reading] IARW Show Puts Ammonia Advances in Front of Cold Storage Decision-Makers – Following on the heels of […]

Ammonia Week in Review | May 1, 2015

April 30th, 2015

Ammonia leaks with costly consequences in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….. Anhydrous Ammonia Spill Prompts Road Blockage Near Osseo – Crews blocked off a road as they cleaned up an anhydrous ammonia spill.  It happened around 10 a.m. Wednesday morning on Hixton Levis Road, which is southeast of Osseo. […keep reading] Ammonia Leak Sends Four to Hospital – Four […]