Ammonia Week in Review | April 14, 2017

Ammonia scattered throughout the headlines in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review…..

Ammonia Leak in Martin Shuts Down Two Schools Thursday – Officials said a significant ammonia leak from the nearby Weakley County Farmer’s Co-op Wednesday night had officials concerned. […keep reading]

Large Bakery in Poole Evacuated After Ammonia Leak – No-one was injured and the emergency services were not required, a company spokesman told the Daily Echo. […keep reading]

Three Taken to P.E.I. Hospital After Ammonia Leak Forces Evacuation of Pownal Rink – The Pownal Sports Centre and the area surrounding it were evacuated Monday morning after an ammonia leak at the facility. […keep reading]

EPA RMP Citations @ Poultry Processing Facility (NH3 & $40K- 89 pd release thru “recalled” PRV) – On March 26, 2016, at approximately 8:05.p.m., the refrigeration staff received an odor complaint. […keep reading]

EPA RMP Citations @ Food Plant (NH3 & $133K) – On August 20, 2013, EPA conducted an on-site inspection of the RMProgram related records and equipment for the purpose of assessing the Respondent’s compliance with the RMProgram requirements and the implemented recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices (RAGAGEP) for the covered process at its stationary source. […keep reading]

EPA RMP Citations @ Beverage Plant (NH3 & $81K) – The production plant uses 160,300 pounds of anhydrous ammonia in its refrigeration system to provide cooling capabilities for its beverage products. […keep reading]

Low-charge Ammonia: Coming to a Fishery Near You! – Participants in the Sustainable Management Of Refrigeration Technologies in the Marine And Off-Shore Fisheries Sectors event in Bangkok, Thailand, heard how low-charge ammonia systems can be used in boats and onshore. […keep reading]