Ammonia tries to catch a flight in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review…… Meat Factory Near Prestwick Airport Evacuated After Suspected Ammonia Leak – Firefighters were called to the Hall’s of Scotland plant in Prestwick, South Ayrshire, at around 4.40am. Crews entered the Glenburn Road premises to isolate the leak after the night shift staff were accounted […]
Ammonia news, events, resources and leaks compose this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review…… Ammonia Leak at Port De Grave Crab Plant – An ammonia leak caused a stir at a crab processing plant in Port de Grave Monday afternoon. […keep reading] Ammonia Leak Capped at Stockton Business – An ammonia leak that forced a number of businesses to shelter […]
Question: What is the correct NFPA 704 placard for an ammonia refrigeration system? Answer: This question has caused enormous confusion in the ammonia refrigeration industry, so I will attempt to bring some clarity to the issue. ANSI/IIAR 2-2008 Addendum B §13.1.10.4 requires that “Refrigerating systems shall be provided with approved informative signs, emergency signs, charts and […]
2015 IIAR Industrial Refrigeration Conference & Exhibition The 2015 IIAR Industrial Refrigeration Conference & Exhibition offers an unrivaled opportunity for companies to showcase their latest products, services innovations and technologies and for attendees to meet, network and learn from others who are interested in the same professional opportunities they are. Dates: March 22-25, 2015 Location: […]
Question: If two independent ammonia refrigeration systems share a water diffusion tank should they be considered one (1) or two (2) processes under RMP and PSM? Answer: This is a great question that addresses the issue of “co-location“. In order to correctly answer this question, we must first consider the definition of a Process. Title 40 §68.3 Process means […]
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