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Q&A | Normative vs. Informative

July 11th, 2013

Question: Is  ANSI/IIAR 2-2008 Equipment, Design, and Installation of Closed-Circuit Ammonia Mechanical Refrigerating Systems normative or informative? Answer: Normative. All sections within IIAR 2 should be considered normative unless it is specifically stated that the section is informative. The second paragraph on the first page of the document reads as follows: This standard includes both Normative (required) and Informative […]

Hansen Pressure Relief Valve Recall

June 27th, 2013

On June 21, 2013, Hansen issued a product recall on the following pressure relief valve models with serial numbers between 02B11 and 04B13: Hansen H5600A, H5601, H5602, H5600R, H5602R, and H5632R. These pressure relief valves (sold from February 16, 2011 to April 4, 2013) appear to be more susceptible to internal corrosion when exposed to standing water inside […]

The Latest On What The EPA Has To Say About Emergency Response And Other RMP Related Topics

May 1st, 2013

US EPA Region 10 just released the May – June edition of their CHEMICAL EMERGENCY PREVENTION & PLANNING NEWSLETTER and you might be interested to hear what they have to say about your Emergency Response Program.  Below are highlights from the newsletter, or click here to view the entire newsletter. EPA recognizes that, in some cases […]

FREE Ammonia Safety Training

April 22nd, 2013

Come take advantage of the free ammonia refrigeration safety day at Cypress Community College this Friday. 25th ANNUAL RETA  CA #2 Los Angeles & Inland Empire Ammonia & Refrigeration Safety Seminar Friday, April 26, 2013 Cypress Community College 9200 Valley View • Cypress, CA There will be training sessions on ammonia awareness , corrosion under […]

VIDEO | Ammonia Tank Leak

April 5th, 2013

Have you ever wondered what a leaking ammonia take looks like? Not sure what a cloud of ammonia is? Curious to know if ammonia will always rise? The video below will answer these questions and is a must-see for anyone who works in the ammonia industry.