Recent Blog Posts

2020 California CUPA Conference

February 7th, 2020

  Click here to learn more about the Annual California CUPA Training Conference that took place from February 3-6, 2020. Two Resource Compliance Team Members presented at this year’s conference. Process Safety Consultant, Uriah Donaldson, gave a presentation entitled CalARP 201 along with Alvin Lal of Stanislaus County. Peter Thomas, President and Senior Engineer, gave an Overview of IIAR 6 and Mechanical […]

Vessel Corrosion (IIAR 6, Part 12)

February 4th, 2020

Pipe and vessel corrosion has been a regular cause of ammonia releases since the invention of the vapor compression refrigeration cycle. For this reason, it is appropriate that ANSI/IIAR 6-2019 prescribe the minimum requirements for inspection, testing, and maintenance of pressure vessels. ANSI/IIAR 6-2019 Table 10.1 requires that non-insulated pressure vessels be inspected annually for […]

Ammonia Week in Review | January 31, 2020

January 31st, 2020

More is uncovered regarding the Beach Park ammonia leak in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… CDC: Twice as Many Affected by Beach Park Ammonia Leak than Initially Thought – More than twice as many people — including homeowners, commuters, police and fire first-responders and hospital personnel — were exposed and treated during the hazardous material incident […]

San Joaquin County CalARP Program Workshop | March 4, 2020

January 29th, 2020

San Joaquin County is sponsoring a CalARP Program Workshop that will feature training sessions from: Peter Thomas | Resource Compliance Jeanna Emmons | PSM RMP Solutions Jack Becker | Condor Earth Michelle Schlefstein | APCCO Contact the San Joaquin County Environmental Health Department to register for the event. Event Details Date: March 4, 2020 Time: 7:30 am – Noon […]

Overview of IIAR 6 Video

January 24th, 2020

At our recent 2020 Ammonia Refrigeration Training Days, President and Senior Engineer Peter Thomas gave the keynote address. Peter, a member of the writing subcommittee, gave an overview of the new mechanical integrity standard: ANSI/IIAR 6-2019 Standard for Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Closed-Circuit Ammonia Refrigeration Systems. Watch the video: