A client recently modified an ASME ammonia pressure vessel that provided me the opportunity to dive into the requirements that must be adhered when performing such activities. Here is a summary of what I learned: 1. IIAR Standards IIAR doesn’t speak directly to the issue of pressure vessel modification, however, ANSI/IIAR 2-2008 Addendum B §9.2 Procedures/Testing does […]
Ammonia trips minor alarms in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….. Ammonia Leak at Stayton NORPAC Prompts Emergency Response – An ammonia leak that took place at NORPAC Foods Incorporation processing plant in Stayton Thursday evening prompted many area residents to close all windows and doors. […keep reading] OSHA PSM Citations @ Refrigeration Warehousing Company (NH3 & $116K, […]
Ammonia has roller derby enthusiasts on the run in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….. Ammonia Leak at Rich Products Forces Evacuations in Fort Erie – During those searches and their response, they say two people were injured and one person died of wounds related to the spill. […keep reading] Smell of Ammonia Causes Evacuation of Cody […]
Anyone who operates an “older” ammonia refrigeration system in California should be familiar with the requirements of the 1982 Uniform Mechanical Code. Cal/OSHA regulation Title 8 CCR §3248(a) requires the following: “Mechanical refrigeration systems placed in service before March 13, 1999, shall be designed, installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with Chapters 4, 15, and 16 […]
Firestorm threatens Ammonia in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….. Ammonia Warning Lifted in Wenatchee – Officials in Wenatchee say ammonia that was leaking from a fruit-packing plant that burned has dissipated and people nearby no longer need to shelter in place. […keep reading] Large Ammonia Leak at Meat Works – Firefighters are at the scene of […]
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