2025 Virtual Ammonia Refrigeration Training by Resource Compliance January 6th, 2025
Start the new year off right with participating in the newly released ‘2025 Virtual Ammonia Refrigeration Training‘ by Resource Compliance.
Recent Blog Posts
Ammonia Refrigeration Valve Tags November 26th, 2024
This is an update to a blog that was originally posted on 10/4/16. You can read the original blog here. When reviewing an ammonia refrigeration Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) and comparing it to the actual refrigeration system, I am often surprised at how often valves have not been physically labeled to match the P&ID. […]
Ammonia Week in Review | November 15, 2024 November 15th, 2024
Ammonia Blowin In The Wind in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… How Wind Helped Disperse Ammonia Leak Caused by Explosion in Louisville – While the wind could help disperse some of the leak where the explosion happened, residents in other neighborhoods may begin to smell the aftermath. […keep reading] Ammonia Leak at Pattani Ice Plant Sickens […]
Ammonia Refrigeration System Oil Draining Requirements October 29th, 2024
Ammonia refrigeration systems must be equipped with a means of draining oil from the system. Over time, small amounts of oil are carried out of the compressors and mix with the ammonia vapor. The ideal place to collect and drain this oil is on the low pressure side of the refrigeration system. The cold temperatures […]
IIAR 6 Appendix B Pressure Vessels Checklist | Part 9 September 17th, 2024
Part 9: This is a continuation of our blog series explaining how to perform an IIAR 6 Appendix B inspection of an ammonia pressure vessel. Item Q asks the inspector to verify that the sight glass is adequately protected from traffic, equipped with 360° guards, and configured with internal check valves if the glass breaks. […]