Remote Emergency Stop Switches are an integral part of a compliant ammonia refrigeration machinery room. ANSI/IIAR 2-2014 §6.12.1 requires that: “A clearly identified emergency shut-off switch with a tamper-resistant cover shall be located outside and adjacent to the designated principal machinery room door. The switch shall provide off-only control of refrigerant compressors, refrigerant pumps, and normally […]
Ammonia has hefty monetary consequences in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….. EPFD HazMat Team Responds to Ammonia Leak Inside South-Central Ice Company – The El Paso Fire Department confirmed an ammonia leak at Reddy Ice Company evacuated dozens of employees of a nearby baking company late Tuesday night. […keep reading] Ageing Ammonia System Falls […]
Resources galore in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….. Vilter Plans CO2/Ammonia Cascade Models – Vilter Manufacturing, part of Emerson Climate Technologies, says it is in the final stages of introducing a range of reciprocating compressors for CO2/ammonia cascade systems. […keep reading] Emergency Response Coordination – It is critical for facilities that store, handle, and […]
Thank you to all who attended the RETA Central Valley Chapter meeting on March 10th, 2016 at California Controlled Atmosphere. Click here if you are interested in downloading the “Refrigerant Selection” slides from Peter Thomas’ presentation.
It is critical for facilities that store, handle, and use hazardous materials, to coordinate their emergency response activities with local first responders that may be involved in an emergency event. Site visits, phone calls, table top discussions, and joint training are all acceptable means to achieve this coordination. During an emergency, trust is critical to […]
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