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Ammonia Release | Pinhole Leak

November 12th, 2024

Summary In September 2016, the development of a small hole in the wall of an ammonia suction pipe resulted in a release of 15 lbs of ammonia. Neglected insulation breaches allowed moisture to accumulate on carbon steel piping. This resulted in corrosion and eventually, a pinhole developed in the wall of the pipe.  Release Calculation […]

Ammonia Week in Review | November 8, 2024

November 8th, 2024

Ammonia Leaks Galore in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… JBS Plant in Louisville Evacuated After Small Chemical Leak – Officials said no one was hurt, but one employee was checked as a precaution.  […keep reading] Ammonia Leak at Plant in High Point – Crews at the scene are controlling the leak and ventilating the building […]

Ammonia Week in Review | November 1, 2024

November 1st, 2024

Ammonia Road Show in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Ammonia Leak Contained at US Foods in Alcoa – The incident led to the main road coming into the area being closed, yet it was reopened more than four hours later, around 12:33 a.m. Saturday after the leak was contained. […keep reading] Hwy 56 Reopened after […]

Ammonia Week in Review | October 25, 2024

October 25th, 2024

Ammonia Remains Silent in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Trinity Health Arena Evacuated After Ammonia Leak – The Muskegon County Hazardous Materials Response Team and a contractor found a fault in the ice rink system, which was repaired. […keep reading]

Ammonia Week in Review | October 18, 2024

October 18th, 2024

Ammonia Gets Spooky in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Ammonia Leak At Davenport Factory – Firefighters say there is no danger to the surrounding area after an ammonia leak at a Davenport factory. […keep reading] Lacombe Sportsplex Closed Sunday Morning Due to Ammonia Leak – The entire building, including the Kinsmen Aquatic Centre, was shut […]