Ammonia gets loose on the farm in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review…. No Injuries Reported after Anhydrous Ammonia Tank Leak Near Independence – In response, emergency responders closed down the road and isolated the area. Responders on scene reported that it appeared the valve on the tank had failed, leading to the leak, […]
The RMP regulation (Title 40 CFR §68) is divided into three program levels: Program 1, Program 2, and Program 3. The requirements of each program level differ in that Program 3 is more stringent than Program 2 which is more stringent than Program 1. The following flow chart which was obtained from General Guidance on […]
Thank you for attending the San Joaquin RETA Chapter meeting on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. Peter Thomas, P.E. had the privilege of presenting on the topic of “Mechanical Integrity: Common Findings and Recommendations“. Click here for a copy of the presentation in pdf format.
Pipes are one of the areas of an ammonia refrigeration system most vulnerable to leak. Systems often have hundreds, or even thousands of feet of ammonia pipes serving a variety of purposes. Historically, IIAR Bulletin No. 110 has been the RAGAGEP which governs ammonia pipe inspections and maintenance. §6.7.1 requires that: All uninsulated piping and […]
Ammonia gets ready for Thanksgiving in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review…. Ammonia Leak Forces Evacuation of Penampang Ice Factory – It is understood that the leak occurred when a technician was dealing with the ammonia gas storage tank. […keep reading] Ammonia Leak Disrupts Production at Butterball Plant – The Jonesboro area had been experiencing some stormy […]
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