Ammonia Week in Review | June 2, 2017

Ammonia has a wide array of headlines in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….

 

Hazmat Crews Respond to Ammonia Tank Release in Birmingham – Birmingham Fire says a release valve on the tank vented early and crews are spraying water on the tank to keep it cool. Captain Harrell says there is no threat to the general area. […keep reading]

Firefighters Stop Anhydrous Ammonia Leak in Lerna – Goodwin said the firefighters used a fog of misting water to control and disperse the cloud of anhydrous ammonia vapor that was around the leaking tank. […keep reading]

Oil Launched for Ammonia Systems – To meet growing use of ammonia as a natural refrigerant, ExxonMobil has launched a mineral-based oil for ammonia compressor refrigeration systems. […keep reading]

Permit Approved for Anhydrous Ammonia Facility – The CUP was needed to allow the storage and delivery of anhydrous ammonia and nonhazardous dry bulk fertilizer, as well as for the cooperative to have one unlit sign on the property. […keep reading]

Supreme Court: Ammonia Tanks Must be Emptied – Following a long period of legal discussions, the Supreme Court has ruled that Haifa Chemicals must close the ammonia tank located in the Haifa bay industrial zone. […keep reading]

PSI Explained: Electrical Classification – Flammable, combustible, and toxic chemicals often require special electrical considerations to prevent accidental ignition caused by motors, wiring, and other equipment. […keep reading]