Hoses are commonly used to transfer chemicals from one container to another. Anhydrous ammonia is no exception. In non-refrigeration applications, it is important that facility owners familiarize with the requirements for pressure testing hoses. In California, OSHA requires that hoses be tested annually to twice the tank working pressure, but not less than 500 psi. […]
When: May 23, 2019 Time: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Location: Salinas Sports Complex | 1034 N Main St, Salinas, CA 93906 Stop by the Resource Compliance booth to say hello; we look forward to seeing you on May 23rd! Click here to register or for additional details on the event. This training can be used toward RETA’s required PDH […]
A community building is closed after an ammonia leak in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Ammonia leak Forces Closure of Cobourg Community Centre – According to the town’s municipal website, town staff were alerted to the issue via the centre’s ammonia sensor equipment before 6 a.m. Staff quickly isolated the issue and are working with […]
An ammonia mini bar causes a hotel evacuation in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Chester Grosvenor Hotel Evacuated after Reports of Ammonia Smell – Firefighters were called to the hotel on Eastgate Street in Chester shortly before 5am today (Wednesday, April 3) and crews, two wearing breathing apparatus, investigated where the smell was coming […]
While it is well known that good engineering practice requires that relief valves be replaced every five years, industry literature does not clearly state when the five-year timer starts its countdown. Is it when the valve is manufactured? Taken out of the box? Installed? Exposed to ammonia? Due to the lack of clarification on this […]
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