A handful of ammonia leaks pen this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….. Fenlands Evacuated After Ammonia Leak – An ammonia leak at the Fenlands recreation centre in Banff caused the evacuation of about 20 people and sent one worker to hospital with minor burns earlier this week. […keep reading] Businesses Evacuated In Blue Bell Ice Cream […]
Question: Is ammonia detection required in rooms that contain ammonia, but are not classified as machinery rooms? Answer: To answer this question properly, we must first consider the various occupancy classifications and refrigerant restrictions within those classifications. ANSI/ASHRAE 15-2013 Safety Standard for Refrigeration Systems defines two (2) main types of refrigeration systems: Direct Systems and Indirect Systems. Indirect Systems are further divided into […]
Ammonia causes trouble at school in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….. Ammonia Leak On South Carolina Campus – The Columbia, S.C. fire department is responding to a reported ammonia leak on the campus of the University of South Carolina. […keep reading] IARW Show Puts Ammonia Advances in Front of Cold Storage Decision-Makers – Following on the heels of […]
Ammonia leaks with costly consequences in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….. Anhydrous Ammonia Spill Prompts Road Blockage Near Osseo – Crews blocked off a road as they cleaned up an anhydrous ammonia spill. It happened around 10 a.m. Wednesday morning on Hixton Levis Road, which is southeast of Osseo. […keep reading] Ammonia Leak Sends Four to Hospital – Four […]
Ammonia keeps emergency responders busy in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….. Consider Anhydrous Ammonia to be Alive – Anhydrous — “without water” — ammonia seeks water from any available source — including human tissue. […keep reading] 100 Evacuated From Ice Rink After Ammonia Leak – Approximately 100 people had to be evacuated from the Pineville Ice […]
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