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Ammonia Week in Review | June 8, 2018

June 8th, 2018

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 […]

PSMWriter Update

June 7th, 2018

Our RMP/PSM/CalARP software (PSMWriter) has taken on a more user-friendly design. Watch this video for an explanation of the updates: PSMWriter contains a suite of web-based compliance apps that work together to help you stay in compliance. Clients who have questions about the updates can call their Account Managers or our office: (559) 591-8898.

Ammonia Week in Review | June 1, 2018

June 1st, 2018

A hefty fine is levied against a cold storage after an ammonia injury in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Rand Transport Fined $45,000 Over Ammonia Gas Burns Suffered by Contractor – A Perth-based cold storage food distributor has been fined $45,000 over an incident that left a contractor with serious chemical burns to […]

Manufacturer Instructions and Ammonia Three-Way Relief Isolation Valves

May 29th, 2018

It is common practice in the ammonia refrigeration industry to install a three-way isolation valve upstream of relief valves protecting an ammonia refrigeration pressure vessel. For vessels larger than 10 ft3, this is required by most model codes and standards. These three-way valves allow a relief valve to be replaced without the hassle of pumping […]

Ammonia Week in Review | May 25, 2018

May 25th, 2018

Ammonia leaks, revised amendments to the EPA’s RMP rule, and more in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Ammonia Leak Forces Evacuation of Vancouver’s West End Community Centre – “One of our compressors in the ammonia plant did have a small leak in the seal of the drive shaft,” said Chin. The ammonia was quickly isolated […]