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                Thank you to all who attended Peter Thomas’ presentation titled “RAGAGEP: Codes, Standards, and Good Engineering Practices” at the 2017 RETA National Conference in Hershey, PA. Click here for a downloadable copy of Peter’s presentation.
               
                          
                Ammonia gets first responders dressed out in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review…. Ammonia Leak Leads to Evacuations in Tolleson – An ammonia leak has led to evacuations in Tolleson early Monday morning, according to Chief George Good with Tolleson fire. […keep reading] Thailand Sees Strong Interest in Advanced Ammonia Systems – As HFCs in Southeast Asia […]
               
                          
                Ammonia rolls into fall in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….   Leamington Spa Road Shut After Factory Ammonia Leak – The incident was not suspicious and no injuries were reported, but the area was “cordoned off as a precaution”, Warwickshire Police said. […keep reading] Police/Fire: Ammonia Leak Forces Americold Evacuation – A contractor working in the […]
               
                          
                Ammonia stirs up the waters in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review…. Fire Crews Called to Ammonia Leak at Grimsby Docks – Three Humberside Fire and Rescue crews, from Grimsby and Immingham, have rushed to Humber Bridge Road, when a faulty value has caused the toxic gas leak. […keep reading] Ammonia From Wells Blue Bunny […]
               
                          
                Since 1994, jurisdictions which adopted the Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) have required ammonia refrigeration systems to be equipped with a diffusion tank to which all pressure relief valve discharge pipes must terminate. As a state, California has adhered to the California Mechanical Code (CMC) which is a derivative of the UMC. The most recent version […]