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Eli Macha presented a technical paper at the 2021 RETA National Conference titled IIAR 6: Should I Hire a Contractor or Keep it In-House? This blog series includes excerpts from his technical paper. The aim of this [blog series] was to help end-users of ammonia refrigeration systems comply with IIAR 6 utilizing the right amount […]
28 firefighters rush to an ammonia leak in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Emergency Services Called to Ammonia Leak in Epping – Fire Rescue Victoria appliances were dispatched to a reported ammonia leak in Epping at 2:15am this morning. […keep reading] All Good Things Must Come to an End: How to Decommission Ammonia Systems […]
Last year IIAR published a new edition to Standard 8 Decommissioning of Closed-Circuit Refrigeration Systems. ANSI/IIAR 8-2020 contains many of the same minimum requirements as the 2015 edition, but as always, there are a few nuances worthy of our attention. First, let’s get the big picture of Standard 8. Overview of Standard 8 Standard 8 […]
IIAR’s suite of standards addresses the minimum requirements for ammonia refrigeration systems from design through decommissioning. Standard 7 is unique in tackling the development of operating procedures for these systems. The publication is titled Developing Operating Procedures for Closed-Circuit Ammonia Refrigeration Systems and was most recently updated in 2019. To better understand the function of […]
Ammonia leak amidst the hustle and bustle of Mississauga city in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Emergency Crews Respond to Possible Ammonia Leak at Mississauga Business – Police confirmed the leak was reported at a commercial business and that the building and others in the surrounding area were evacuated. […keep reading] Ammonia Leaks From an […]