Recent Blog Posts
We recently published a blog addressing various aspects of ANSI/IIAR 4-2020. On the topic of pipe supports, Standard 4 introduces a prohibition that was not previously included in the 2015 edition. ANSI/IIAR 4-2020 §6.1.2 requires that “Piping support systems shall be installed to retain pipe within the support. Pipe shall not be welded to supports […]
Eli Macha presented a technical paper at the 2021 RETA National Conference titled IIAR 6: Should I Hire a Contractor or Keep it In-House? This blog series includes excerpts from his technical paper. The aim of this [blog series] was to help end-users of ammonia refrigeration systems comply with IIAR 6 utilizing the right amount […]
Last year IIAR published a new edition to Standard 8 Decommissioning of Closed-Circuit Refrigeration Systems. ANSI/IIAR 8-2020 contains many of the same minimum requirements as the 2015 edition, but as always, there are a few nuances worthy of our attention. First, let’s get the big picture of Standard 8. Overview of Standard 8 Standard 8 […]
Last year, IIAR published a new edition of Standard 4 Installation of Closed-Circuit Ammonia Refrigeration Systems. We’ve spent considerable time familiarizing with this document and have distilled key themes into eight things you should know about Standard 4. 1. Install the system in accordance with its design. Remember the equipment layouts, elevation drawings, and piping […]
Title 40 CFR §68.130 contains the table of RMP chemicals and their corresponding threshold quantities. Of the seventy-seven substances listed, four contain a concentration qualifier: Ammonia (conc 20% or greater) Hydrochloric acid (conc 37% or greater) Hydrogen fluoride/Hydrofluoric acid (conc 50% or greater) Nitric acid (conc 80% or greater) What does the concentration qualifier mean? […]