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San Joaquin RETA Chapter | November Meeting

November 15th, 2017

Thank you for attending the San Joaquin RETA Chapter meeting on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. Peter Thomas, P.E. had the privilege of presenting on the topic of “Mechanical Integrity: Common Findings and Recommendations“. Click here for a copy of the presentation in pdf format.

Ammonia Week in Review | November 10, 2017

November 10th, 2017

Ammonia gets ready for Thanksgiving in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….   Ammonia Leak Forces Evacuation of Penampang Ice Factory – It is understood that the leak occurred when a technician was dealing with the ammonia gas storage tank. […keep reading] Ammonia Leak Disrupts Production at Butterball Plant – The Jonesboro area had been experiencing some stormy […]

Ammonia Week in Review | November 3, 2017

November 3rd, 2017

Ammonia sparks debate in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review…. MP Calls For Ammonia Phase-Out – Stetski also took the opportunity to call on the government to coordinate an effort to replace ammonia refrigeration systems in public rinks with safer CO2 systems. […keep reading] Ammonia Leak Reported at St. Bernard Parish Water Plant – The St. Bernard […]

Ammonia Pressure Vessel Nameplates

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 […]

Ammonia Week in Review | October 27, 2017

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 […]