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EPA Notice: Pacific Northwest Ammonia Refrigeration Facilities

July 23rd, 2024

A July 2024 publication by the USEPA has put small ammonia refrigeration facilities in the Pacific Northwest on notice. This notice states ‘EPA is providing advance notice of an upcoming enforcement initiative so that you can take steps now to avoid a penalty before the initiative begins.’ Many ammonia refrigeration facilities across the Pacific Northwest must comply […]

Ammonia Week in Review | July 19, 2024

July 19th, 2024

Three Peat in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Ammonia Leak Forces Evacuation of Rocky Ridge YMCA for 3rd Time in 10 Days – CFD Public Information Officer Carol Henke said the alarm had detected ammonia at around eight parts per million in the room where the leak originated.  […keep reading] EPA Compliance Assurance and Enforcement […]

Ammonia Week in Review | June 28, 2024

June 28th, 2024

Tragedy Stings in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… 12 Exposed to Anhydrous Ammonia After Leak at Plant Near Leal, ND – A dozen people were exposed to anhydrous ammonia on Wednesday afternoon, June 19, after a small leak was reported at the Nutrien plant southeast of Leal, according to Jessica Jenrich, Barnes County […]

Piping Hangers and Supports | IIAR Standards and Guidance Documents

June 25th, 2024

Ammonia pipe supports are a crucial component to the construction of a refrigeration system. Inadequate pipe supports could lead to an ammonia release in the event of an earthquake, prolonged vibration, or physical impact. Many of IIAR’s standards and guidance documents provide helpful clarification regarding how ammonia piping should be supported and secured.  Design of […]

Ammonia Week in Review | June 21, 2024

June 21st, 2024

Exciting News in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Online Refrigeration Fundamentals Course – Resource Compliance is excited to announce that we have published our Refrigeration Fundamentals course [click here] that we’ve been working on for months. There are 22 lessons, 22 quizzes, and a final exam. The course costs $100, but we’ve also made the video content […]