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Ammonia Week in Review | March 11, 2016

March 11th, 2016

Resources galore  in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….. Vilter Plans CO2/Ammonia Cascade Models – Vilter Manufacturing, part of Emerson Climate Technologies, says it is in the final stages of introducing a range of reciprocating compressors for CO2/ammonia cascade systems. […keep reading] Emergency Response Coordination – It is critical for facilities that store, handle, and […]

2016 CUPA Conference

February 23rd, 2016

Resource Compliance enjoyed participating in the 2016 Cal CUPA Conference. Anyone interested in downloading the slides from Peter Thomas’ presentations on Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP) and Principles of Refrigeration, can click the respective link.

Principles of Refrigeration

February 22nd, 2016

In order to properly identify and control hazards in an ammonia refrigeration system, it is necessary to understand how a refrigeration system operates. Without understanding the basic principles, one is likely to be confused, slow to respond, or even incorrect when identifying unsafe conditions. What is refrigeration? Refrigeration is a process wherein the pressure of […]

Ammonia Week in Review | February 12, 2016

February 12th, 2016

Homes get disturbed in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….. Residents Return to Homes After Ammonia Leak Forces Evacuations – Sacramento Fire Department firefighters briefly evacuated a mobile home park near the 3100 block of 52nd Avenue as a precaution after an ammonia leak in a nearby cold-storage facility was discovered. […keep reading] No Evacuation After […]

Ammonia Week in Review | January 29, 2016

January 29th, 2016

Ammonia leaks across the board in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….. Emergency Services Called To Sheetz For Ammonia Leak From Lehigh Dairy –  The Schuylkill Haven Fire Department, ambulance crews, as well as Schuylkill County Emergency Management Agency Coordinator John Matz were summoned to the Sheetz store, Route 61, in Schuylkill Haven about […]