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Ammonia Week in Review | June 2, 2017

June 2nd, 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 […]

PSI Explained: Electrical Classification

May 29th, 2017

Flammable, combustible, and toxic chemicals often require special electrical considerations to prevent accidental ignition caused by motors, wiring, and other equipment. Title 8 CCR §5189(d)(3)(A)(3.) and Title 29 CFR §1910.119(d)(3)(i)(C) require that the information pertaining to the equipment in the process include Electrical Classification. Electrical classification documentation may include: A written statement describing the applicable […]

Ammonia Week in Review | May 26, 2017

May 26th, 2017

Ammonia remains calm and under control in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review…. Ammonia Leak at Invercargill Freezing Works – MFD Deputy Chief Christopher Cross said the ammonia leak was located at a valve of a compressor unit. […keep reading] Ammonia Leak Contained – MFD Deputy Chief Christopher Cross said the ammonia leak was located at a […]

Ammonia Week in Review | May 19, 2017

May 19th, 2017

Ammonia clears the bakery in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….   Ammonia Leak at King Soopers Processing Facility Prompts Hazmat Response – After arriving on scene, crews discovered that ammonia was leaking from a freezer inside the facility. […keep reading] Firm Fined for Ammonia Safety Violations – The operators of a food distribution facility in Springfield, […]

PSI Explained: Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs)

May 16th, 2017

If Process Safety Information is the foundation of a PSM program, then Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs) are the cornerstone. An engineer or technician that desires to familiarize with a chemical process will often first turn to the P&IDs because of the detailed equipment information included on the diagrams. P&IDs must include at least the […]