The International Code Council (ICC) recently released their publication of the 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) and it contains three noteworthy changes/clarifications that will impact ammonia refrigeration systems built under the jurisdiction of this code. There has been some shifting around from the 2015 IFC, so we hope to familiarize you with the following changes: […]
An ammonia refrigeration accident leads to a UK engineer’s fatality in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Carlsberg Brewery: Gas ‘Exploded in David Chandler’s Face’ – A “great blue cloud” of ammonia gas exploded from a pipe at a Carlsberg brewery and into the face of an engineer. […keep reading] Storm Lake Tyson Plant […]
Ammonia leaks, ammonia-based fuel cells, and code updates all in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… An Ammonia Leak at a Lexington Business was First Detected by Employees – Employees smelled an ammonia leak Monday at a Lexington business off Old Frankfort Pike and called firefighters for help, police said. […keep reading] Startup Unveils Ammonia-Based […]
The International Code Council (ICC) recently released their publication of the 2018 International Building Code (IBC) and while this code has less provisions than the Fire or Mechanical Codes that directly impact ammonia refrigeration systems, there are several noteworthy excerpts. If you own or operate an ammonia refrigeration system, we recommend taking note of the […]
An ammonia leak in a Chicago pizza plant spells trouble for three employees in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… 3 Hospitalized After Chemical Leak at Suburban Plant in Chicago – A bad valve was responsible for the leak, and the situation was contained by plant employees, according to Schaumburg police. […keep reading] Danfoss Unveils […]
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