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Ammonia Release | Brine Chiller

April 30th, 2024

Summary In October 2017, an ammonia release inside a machinery room resulted in the deaths of three people – two city workers and one refrigeration technician. A pinhole leak developed in a shell and tube brine chiller, which allowed ammonia to leak into the brine solution. The leak was discovered, but due to a lack […]

Ammonia Week in Review | April 26, 2024

April 26th, 2024

First Responders Alerted in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Fire Crews Respond to Ammonia Leak in Grand Forks – Grand Forks Fire Department personnel worked Friday evening, April 19, on what is being described by the department as a “large ammonia leak” on the city’s northern edge. […keep reading] SMB Admits Ammonia Leak – San […]

Ammonia Week in Review | April 19, 2024

April 19th, 2024

Ammonia Gets Loose in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Ammonia Leak at Food Processing Facility in Lackawanna County, Several Hospitalized – Units from across Lackawanna County responded to Fresh N’ Lean along Birney Ave. in Moosic for a report of an ammonia leak late Monday morning. […keep reading] Thai Ammonia Leak Sends 155 to […]

Ammonia Detection Requirements

April 16th, 2024

Detection systems are a key player in the realm of process safety. Early detection and notification of an ammonia leak has the potential to save lives. In addition to ensuring that ammonia detectors are operating and maintained correctly, it is equally important from a regulatory perspective to ensure required parameters are met. A partial list […]

Ammonia Week in Review | April 12, 2024

April 12th, 2024

Somber Atmosphere in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Ossian Aan Dies After Chemical Trailer Leak – Investigators found a man dead near a double anhydrous ammonia “pony” trailer. […keep reading] RMP Rule Update: Effective May 10, 2024 – This blog aims to summarize the rule changes and provide insight into how Resource Compliance will help […]