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 […]
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 […]
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