Ammonia Week in Review | December 4, 2015

Ammonia is the favored refrigerant in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review…..

Ammonia Leak at Madisonville Site –  Officials say ammonia leak is contained. The leak is the same as the last incident there on Oct. 16. There are no plans at this time to affect traffic in the area. […keep reading]

Ammonia Gas Leak Spreads Panic –  Ammonia leak from an ice factory led to panic in Fauji Colony near Sherpur Chowk on Monday afternoon. Shopkeepers and residents evacuated the area as the gas caused irritation in the eyes and breathlessness. No casualty was reported. […keep reading]

$158,000 To Aid R22 Switch To Ammonia –  The US EPA has awarded $158,000 to Rutgers University to help the food industry in Newark reduce its releases of refrigerant R22. […keep reading]

One Person Transported To Faith Regional After Minor Ammonia Leak –  Captain Steve Bettendorf said the minor leak happened during a transfer of product from a truck to a stationary tank. During this, a valve was left open, allowing product to get into the line and causing the ammonia to be released. […keep reading]