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Ammonia training captures the headline in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….. Simulated Ammonia Release Tests Emergency Personnel, McCrum Staff – Fortunately, the incident was part of an exercise simulating a scenario in which the facility experiences a large, quick release of anhydrous ammonia. […keep reading] Ammonia Leak at Meatpacking Plant Closes Downtown Street […]
Ammonia attracts unwanted attention in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….. Seafood Company Fined $173,168 After Deadly Ammonia Leak – The Occupational Health and Safety Administration announced the fines Friday saying investigators found 20 different infractions at Stavis Seafoods’ cold storage facility in South Boston. […keep reading] Evacuations at Brea Storage Facility Following Possible Ammonia […]
When reviewing an ammonia refrigeration Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) and comparing to the actual refrigeration system, I am often surprised at how often valves have not been physically labeled to match the P&ID. One of the purposes of a P&ID is to aid emergency responders who may be asked to close an isolation valve […]
Ammonia training captures the headlines in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….. Shelter in Place Lifted After Ammonia Leak at Listowel Arena – The ‘all clear’ has been given after an incident that had the authorities asking some Listowel residents not to leave their homes. […keep reading] Ammonia Siren Tests Scheduled For Sept. 27, […]
The 2017 IIAR Conference will be held February 26 – March 1, 2017 in San Antonio, Texas. Click here for a link for additional details and registration. The pre-conference IIAR Education Program on RAGAGEP will take place Sunday February 26th, 2017 from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM. The registration fee is $375.00. Peter Thomas, P.E. […]