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PSI Explained: Process Chemistry

March 20th, 2017

The information pertaining to the technology in the process must also include a description of any chemistry involved in the process. For processes which manufacture chemicals this is particularly important since the chemical reactions are the basis for the existence of the process. Process chemistry is trivial for processes in which a chemical is merely […]

Ammonia Week in Review | March 17, 2017

March 17th, 2017

Ammonia keeps emergency responders on the edge of their seat in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….. 12 Hospitalized Following Ammonia Leak at Avo Packing House – Dormehl said about four other people were treated by other emergency services and transported to nearby hospitals in the area. […keep reading] Big Response To What Turned Out To […]

Ammonia Week in Review | March 10, 2017

March 10th, 2017

Ammonia warms up in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….. Firefighters Respond to Ammonia Leak at Blueberry Processing Plant – An ammonia leak at the Midcoast Frozen blueberry processing facility March 6 made for pockets of pungent air behind the Route 1 building but appeared to pose no immediate danger. […keep reading] Ammonia Leakage […]

Central Valley RETA Chapter | RETA Book 1 Chapter 1

March 9th, 2017

  Thank you for attending the Central Valley RETA Chapter meeting on March 9th, 2017 at California Controlled Atmosphere.  Click here to view and download a copy of the presentation by Peter Thomas. We look forward to seeing you at the Central Valley RETA Chapter meeting in April. Stay tuned for date and location of our next […]

PSI Explained: Block Flow and Process Flow Diagrams

March 7th, 2017

In order to adequately explain the technology of a chemical process a Block Flow Diagram (BFD) or simplified Process Flow Diagram (PFD) must be prepared. Ideally the BFD/PFD will fit on a single sheet of paper and clearly outline the “flow” of the chemical throughout the process. For a closed-loop process such as an ammonia […]