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Ammonia Week in Review | January 26, 2024

January 26th, 2024

Fresh Air in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Ammonia Leak at Kinsmen Arena – Emergency crews used natural and mechanical ventilation to improve the air quality while waiting for repair technicians to arrive. […keep reading] Ennore Ammonia Leak – A month since ammonia leak, Ennore residents continue protest seeking action beyond hollow assurances. […keep reading] Ammonia […]

Ammonia Release | Auto-Purger

January 23rd, 2024

Summary In September 2012, the rupture of an auto-purger bubbler resulted in two injuries, one of which was permanent and disabling. The root causes were determined to be a buildup of scale inside the bubbler, and failure to follow proper maintenance/operating procedures. Incident Description Water & mineral deposits were collected in the drain line of […]

Ammonia Week in Review | January 19, 2024

January 19th, 2024

Prompt Response in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Ammonia Leak at UVic’s Ian Stewart Complex Quickly Contained – A total of 60 firefighters from Oak Bay and Saanich responded to the scene, as well as paramedics. […keep reading] Ammonia Gas Leakage Plugged at Zuarinagar – Panic swept through the workers of a fertiliser manufacturing company. […keep reading] […]

2024 IIAR Conference: March 24-27 • Orlando, Florida

January 16th, 2024

The 2024 IIAR Natural Refrigeration Conference & Heavy Equipment Expo will be held at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Florida from March 24th – 27th , 2024. Click here for additional details or for the conference regististration. The IIAR Conference is the largest exposition dedicated to the natural refrigeration industry. IIAR provides unrivaled opportunity […]

Ammonia Week in Review | January 12, 2024

January 12th, 2024

Ammonia Gets Serious in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Ammonia Leak Brings First Responders to Walmart Distribution Center Near Gordon – The leak was contained to the Walmart building, and all tenants of the park were notified. All roads remained opened, except the driveway to the Walmart center. […keep reading] Ammonia Leak at Fremont Ice Business […]