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Have Something to Say? Submit an Abstract to RETA by February 7, 2021!

January 21st, 2021

Do have you have valuable information for the industrial refrigeration industry? Have your voice heard at the 2021 RETA Conference. You can submit an abstract to the RETA Conference Committee on the following topics: Management Compliance Operations Engineering COVID-19 Safety (emphasis on lessons learned in 2020. Such as but not limited to best practices, contingency planning, […]

Ammonia Week in Review | May 29, 2020

May 29th, 2020

Ammonia safety warnings begin to get posted as the summer heats up in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Anhydrous ammonia – handle with care! – Anhydrous ammonia, or NH3, is one of the most commonly used fertilizers. It’s low cost, highly effective and contains one of the most concentrated forms of nitrogen, with levels […]

Ammonia Week in Review | March 6, 2020

March 6th, 2020

Four dead in a traffic accident involving ammonia in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Tractor-Trailer Driver Charged in Deadly Crash involving Four Cars, Investigators Say – Highway Patrol has identified Brian Lee Green as the person who died and has charged William Anthony Miller in connection to his death. […keep reading] Eyewash and Safety Shower […]

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:

Ammonia Week in Review | November 29, 2019

November 29th, 2019

An ammonia leak causes 1.8 million pounds of food to be thrown out in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… More Companies Come to Houston Food Bank’s Rescue following Ammonia Leak – Several major companies have stepped up to help the Houston Food Bank after around 1.8 million pounds of food had to be thrown […]