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 […]
Ammonia sparks debate in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review…. MP Calls For Ammonia Phase-Out – Stetski also took the opportunity to call on the government to coordinate an effort to replace ammonia refrigeration systems in public rinks with safer CO2 systems. […keep reading] Ammonia Leak Reported at St. Bernard Parish Water Plant – The St. Bernard […]
Pressure vessels are used pervasively in the ammonia refrigeration industry for a variety of different functions. It is required that every vessel be constructed in accordance with ASME B&PV Code Section VIII, Division 1. The quickest way to verify that the design and construction requirements have been met is by inspecting the vessel nameplate. The […]
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