Summary In July 2017, the termination of a relief valve to the atmosphere resulted in a release of approximately 1,500 lbs of ammonia, and four personnel injuries. Proper operating procedures were not followed during a seasonal startup of the ammonia system. Several mistakes were made which resulted in the high pressure receiver overpressurizing, and the […]
Ammonia Disrupts in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Hockey on Pause in Weyburn After Minor Ammonia Leak – The leak started in the arena’s one-year-old ice plant chiller for both the Crescent Point Place ice surface and Tom Zandee Sports Arena ice surface. […keep reading] Hyannis Youth Center Evacuated for Ammonia Leak – Alarms sounded and […]
This is an update to a blog that was originally posted on 10/4/16. You can read the original blog here. When reviewing an ammonia refrigeration Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) and comparing it to the actual refrigeration system, I am often surprised at how often valves have not been physically labeled to match the P&ID. […]
Ammonia Under Investigation in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Chemical Safety Board Releases Update on July 2024 Hazardous Ammonia Release – The incident occurred due to the discharge of an emergency pressure relief valve, which resulted in the release of approximately 170 pounds of anhydrous ammonia, according to company officials. […keep reading] Safety Systems Inspection Checklist […]
Ammonia Blowin In The Wind in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… How Wind Helped Disperse Ammonia Leak Caused by Explosion in Louisville – While the wind could help disperse some of the leak where the explosion happened, residents in other neighborhoods may begin to smell the aftermath. […keep reading] Ammonia Leak at Pattani Ice Plant Sickens […]
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