Ammonia Week in Review | March 15, 2013

Ammonia powered cars, leaks, and “belches” all made the cut in the latest edition of the Ammonia Week in Review…

Ammonia Run Toyota GT86-R Eco Explorer – Marangoni has given the Toyota GT86 a number of upgrades and enchantments, including a new TRC Italia body kit inspired by the famous Lexus LFA. At the heart of the Toyota GT86-R Eco Explorer lies an NH3 engine system that allows the engine to run on ammonia at low speeds, making it very Eco friendly. The ammonia is stored in a separate tank and when it is being used […keep reading]

Illinois Web Program Offers Ammonia Safety – Illinois and agriculture industry officials have produced a web program that offers guidelines for farmers and others to prevent accidents involving anhydrous ammonia. A grant secured by the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association funded the effort […keep reading]

Orica Chemical Leak, Ammonia ‘Belched’ Into Air – A plume of ammonia belched into the air from the vent stack of an Orica factory yesterday afternoon after a relief valve was activated because of a build-up of pressure. “Detectable levels of ammonia were reported at industrial sites to the west of the Orica facility,” Orica said in a statement […keep reading]

Small Ammonia Leak at Americold Logistics in Fogelsville – A small ammonia leak in the dock area was reported at Americold Logistics, 651 Mill Road in Fogelsville, on Friday morning. Plant workers contained the leak before firefighters arrived. Upper Macungie’s three fire departments responded along with Cetronia Ambulance and the Lehigh County haz-mat team […keep reading]