Ammonia is falsely accused in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….. No Chemical Leak Found After 37 Selah Plant Employees Sent to Hospital – An employee leaving the plant Tuesday morning said there had been an ammonia leak. But Martinez said there was no ammonia in the building where cherries were being packed. Ammonia is commonly […]
I recently interacted with IIAR (International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration) on the issue of ventilation system dampers. My original question, along with the response from IIAR is included below: Question: ANSI/IIAR 2 Addendum B §13.3.3.4 requires that “If motorized dampers are utilized they shall be of the power to close and spring to open type.” […]
Sobering reminder to respect ammonia in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….. Five dead, 100 Take Ill After Ammonia Gas Tanker Leak Near Ludhiana – A tanker carrying liquid ammonia hit a bridge near Ludhiana in Punjab, resulting in a leak that left five dead and more than 100 others complaining of breathing problems, police […]
Ammonia gets loose on the farms in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….. Firefighters, Hazmat Crews Train for Ammonia Leak on Hempfield Farm – Adamsburg volunteer firefighters rescue a dummy being used for a hazardous materials training exercise, with the scenario being a response to an anhydrous ammonia leak on a Hempfield farm on Sunday, June 7, 2015. […keep […]
Question: I am considering installing a propane tank at my facility, will it be subject to the requirements of RMP and PSM? Answer: Assuming that the propane tank will be used for forklift fuel, you are not required to comply with the requirements of RMP, PSM, or CalARP because of the following exemptions/exclusions: Title 40 CFR §68.126 A […]
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