Ammonia Week in Review | March 4, 2016

Farms demand ammonia in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review…..

Work Suspended in Carmona Industrial Park Due to Ammonia Leakage – Senior Inspector Sta. Ana said they have to disperse the nearest industrial firm employees about a mile away from the business park as authorities are trying to control the leaks as of press time. […keep reading]

Ammonia Refrigeration Users Advised to Carefully Study New IIAR 2 Standard – The new American National Standard for the safe design of closed-circuit ammonia refrigeration systems, ANSI/IIAR 2-2014, sets the minimum requirements for industry compliance and adherence to U.S. codes and regulations and is “significantly different to previous releases,” noted David Blackhurst, director of Star Technical Solutions, a refrigeration consultant. […keep reading]

Preplant Anhydrous Ammonia and Corn Seedling Injury – When spring field activities are delayed by unfavorable weather, growers may be forced to consider applying anhydrous ammonia and then planting within a few days, if not the same day. […keep reading]