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Access to Refrigeration Systems

February 6th, 2024

It has long been required that access be considered when designing and installing an ammonia refrigeration system. In fact, we wrote about this topic in some detail back in 2013. Since a decade has passed, it seems appropriate to revisit the relevant access requirements contained within the current RAGAGEP documents applicable to ammonia refrigeration. ANSI/IIAR […]

Ammonia Week in Review | February 2, 2024

February 2nd, 2024

Leaks and Penalties in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Ammonia Spill Causes Evacuation Of Bethpage Ice Skating Rink: Police – The Nassau County Police Emergency Service Unit and the county’s HAZMAT team also were on the scene. […keep reading] OSHA Cites Schoep’s Ice Cream for 12 Violations, Proposes $145K in Penalties – Responding to a […]

Ammonia Week in Review | January 26, 2024

January 26th, 2024

Fresh Air in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Ammonia Leak at Kinsmen Arena – Emergency crews used natural and mechanical ventilation to improve the air quality while waiting for repair technicians to arrive. […keep reading] Ennore Ammonia Leak – A month since ammonia leak, Ennore residents continue protest seeking action beyond hollow assurances. […keep reading] Ammonia […]

Ammonia Release | Auto-Purger

January 23rd, 2024

Summary In September 2012, the rupture of an auto-purger bubbler resulted in two injuries, one of which was permanent and disabling. The root causes were determined to be a buildup of scale inside the bubbler, and failure to follow proper maintenance/operating procedures. Incident Description Water & mineral deposits were collected in the drain line of […]

Ammonia Week in Review | January 19, 2024

January 19th, 2024

Prompt Response in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Ammonia Leak at UVic’s Ian Stewart Complex Quickly Contained – A total of 60 firefighters from Oak Bay and Saanich responded to the scene, as well as paramedics. […keep reading] Ammonia Gas Leakage Plugged at Zuarinagar – Panic swept through the workers of a fertiliser manufacturing company. […keep reading] […]