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IIAR 9 Chapter 8 (IIAR 9, Part 3)

June 23rd, 2020

Watch this overview of chapter 8 from the new standard for existing ammonia refrigeration systems by Peter Thomas:

IIAR 9 Chapters 1-6 (IIAR 9, Part 2)

June 9th, 2020

Watch this overview of chapters 1-6 from the new standard for existing ammonia refrigeration systems by Peter Thomas:

Overview of IIAR Standard 9 (IIAR 9, Part 1)

June 2nd, 2020

Watch this overview of the brand new standard for existing ammonia refrigeration systems by Peter Thomas:

Permissible Locations of Ammonia Refrigeration Equipment

May 12th, 2020

ANSI/IIAR 2-2014 Addendum A Chapter 4 Location of Ammonia Refrigeration Machinery, prescribes the acceptable locations for installing ammonia refrigeration equipment. In general, it is expected that equipment will be installed inside a machinery room, but four alternatives are permitted. Exception 1 – Listed Equipment 4.2.1 allows listed equipment containing not more than 6.6 lbs of ammonia […]

Replacing Missing or Illegible Nameplates

April 28th, 2020

Occasionally, nameplates on ammonia refrigeration vessels become illegible or detached altogether. Does this mean the vessel must be replaced? Can a replacement nameplate be installed? If I have a photo of the old nameplate, is that sufficient? Do I need to contact a regulatory agency? These are just some of the questions that you may […]