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IIAR 2-2021: Eyewash and Safety Showers

April 19th, 2022

It has been a year and half since we last addressed eyewash and safety showers on our blog. With the publication of ANSI/IIAR 2-2021 it is prudent to examine the latest design requirements for these important safety units at ammonia refrigeration facilities. Summary of requirements in ANSI/IIAR 2-2014 Before looking at the 2021 edition of […]

RAGAGEP: Historical Variants and the Importance of IIAR Standards | Part 8: Summary and Conclusion

April 5th, 2022

Uriah Donaldson, OHST, presented a technical paper at the 2019 RETA National Conference and 2021 IIAR National Conference titled RAGAGEP: Historical Variants and the Importance of IIAR Standards. This is the eighth and final post in a series of blogs which include excerpts from his technical paper. Summary and Conclusion Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices […]

RAGAGEP: Historical Variants and the Importance of IIAR Standards | Part 7: Machinery Room Ventilation

March 22nd, 2022

Uriah Donaldson, OHST, presented a technical paper at the 2019 RETA National Conference and 2021 IIAR National Conference titled RAGAGEP: Historical Variants and the Importance of IIAR Standards. This is the seventh post in a series of blogs which include excerpts from his technical paper. Machinery Room Ventilation As was highlighted in the previous section, mechanical ventilation […]

RAGAGEP: Historical Variants and the Importance of IIAR Standards | Part 6: Ammonia Detection & Ventilation Control

March 8th, 2022

Uriah Donaldson, OHST, presented a technical paper at the 2019 RETA National Conference and 2021 IIAR National Conference titled RAGAGEP: Historical Variants and the Importance of IIAR Standards. This is the sixth post in a series of blogs which include excerpts from his technical paper. Ammonia Detection Requirements related to ammonia detection systems can be grouped into […]

RAGAGEP: Historical Variants and the Importance of IIAR Standards | Part 5: Ammonia Discharge Termination

February 22nd, 2022

Uriah Donaldson, OHST, presented a technical paper at the 2019 RETA National Conference and 2021 IIAR National Conference titled RAGAGEP: Historical Variants and the Importance of IIAR Standards. This is the fifth post in a series of blogs which include excerpts from his technical paper. Ammonia Discharge Termination In the 1970s, the first language to set the […]