Recent Blog Posts
October 30th, 2017
Pressure vessels are used pervasively in the ammonia refrigeration industry for a variety of different functions. It is required that every vessel be constructed in accordance with ASME B&PV Code Section VIII, Division 1. The quickest way to verify that the design and construction requirements have been met is by inspecting the vessel nameplate. The […]
October 27th, 2017
Cranes get to work in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review…. Tragedy Averted as Ammonia Tanker Overturns – The fire brigade and the police reached the spot immediately and diluted the gas by spraying water on it. […keep reading] Affco Rangiuru Plant Evacuates Workers After Ammonia Leak – Te Puke volunteer fire brigade chief officer Glenn […]
October 23rd, 2017
Mark your calendars for the 2017-2018 Ammonia Refrigeration Training Days hosted by Resource Compliance and CalCA. Click here for the detailed flyer. Come join us for a full day of hands-on ammonia refrigeration training. This year’s training courses will provide a variety of hands-on workshops as well as presentations on some of the most important topics […]
October 20th, 2017
Tragedy stains this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review…. Fernie Memorial Arena Ammonia Leak Kills 3 People – The mayor of a small city in southeastern British Columbia says three workers were doing routine maintenance at the ice rink when they were killed by a suspected ammonia leak. […keep reading] Ammonia Leak Contained at JBS […]
October 13th, 2017
Ammonia gets international attention in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review…. Worker Injured as Ammonia Gas Leaks at Penampang Factory – In the 3.40pm incident, the worker, while discharging the excess ammonia gas, was said to have slipped and fell. With the valve lever open, the gas blew right to his face, causing the injury. […keep reading] […]