Recent Blog Posts

Provision for Refrigerant Removal

August 4th, 2025

This is an update to a blog that was originally posted on 8/4/15. You can read the original blog here. Most people who have worked around the ammonia refrigeration industry for any period of time recognize the importance that strainers play in the proper operation and maintenance of an ammonia refrigeration system. Typically located upstream […]

Ammonia Week in Review | August 1, 2025

August 1st, 2025

Ammonia Found In Unusual Circumstances in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Ammonia Leak at Henrico Water Treatment Facility Contained by Hazmat Team – It started when contractor employees started replacing ammonia scrubber equipment during scheduled repairs. […keep reading] ABS Supports Ammonia Safety Through a Comprehensive Approach – Understanding and learning ammonia’s behavior through advanced simulation […]

Ammonia Week in Review | July 25, 2025

July 25th, 2025

Ammonia Repeats in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Minor Ammonia Leak Prompts Hazmat Response in Houlton – In an email, DEEP spokesman James Fowler said 10 to 15 workers were evacuated from the plant as a precaution due to an ammonia leak. He said no injuries were reported. […keep reading] Second Ammonia Leak in a […]

Determining Compressor Relief Valve Required Capacity

July 22nd, 2025

This is an update to a blog that was originally posted on 10/14/14. You can read the original blog here. Question: What is the proper procedure for selecting the pressure relief valve capacity for a positive displacement compressor? Answer: ANSI/IIAR 2-2021 §8.2.2.2 addresses this very question. Furthermore, Appendix E (Informative) of that same document gives […]

Ammonia Week in Review | July 18, 2025

July 18th, 2025

Ammonia Spills in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Ellington Juice Plant on West Road Evacuated After Ammonia Leak – In an email, DEEP spokesman James Fowler said 10 to 15 workers were evacuated from the plant as a precaution due to an ammonia leak. He said no injuries were reported. […keep reading] Ammonia Release […]