Detection systems are a key player in the realm of process safety. Early detection and notification of an ammonia leak has the potential to save lives. In addition to ensuring that ammonia detectors are operating and maintained correctly, it is equally important from a regulatory perspective to ensure required parameters are met. A partial list […]
Question: Is ammonia detection required in rooms that contain ammonia, but are not classified as machinery rooms? Answer: This depends on which codes and standards the refrigeration system is subject to. New ammonia refrigeration systems are required to have ammonia detection in both machinery rooms and non-machinery rooms that contain ammonia equipment. Since IIAR […]
With the recent publication of ANSI/IIAR 2-2021, it seemed appropriate to post a blog summarizing the minimum ammonia detection requirements for new ammonia refrigeration systems. Machinery Rooms Ammonia detection inside machinery rooms is addressed in §6.13. At minimum, machinery room ammonia detection must include: At least two detectors with identical sensing ranges must be installed. […]
An ammonia tank flips over in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Farm Tractor Accident causes Ammonia Tank to Overturn – Losure’s Towing and Recovery used two wreckers to right the ammonia tank at about 4:15 p.m. […keep reading] IIAR 9 Chapters 1-6 (IIAR 9, Part 2) – Watch this overview of chapters 1-6 from the […]
An ammonia tank stays sealed after a collision in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Injuries Reported in Two Accidents – Bronson Fire stood by because the anhydrous ammonia is a hazardous material. All the safety valves were closed on the tank, which had a damaged wheel. […keep reading] IIAR Publishes an Update to the […]
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