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Ammonia Caught In A Mystery in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Possible Ammonia Leak Stops Ice Cream Operations in Tyrol! – Due to a possible ammonia leak, the Kufstein Ice Arena will remain closed until further notice. […keep reading] One Dead After Dalton City Crash Involving Anhydrous Ammonia Tank – The tank was not compromised, and […]
We hope to see you at the upcoming Southwest RETA Training Expo (click here for additional information and registration). Southwest RETA Training Expo December 11, 2025 Yuma County Fair Grounds – 2520 E. 32nd Street, Yuma, AZ 85365
This is an update to a blog that was originally posted on 9/10/14. You can read the original blog here. Question: What is an emergency pressure control system? Answer: An emergency pressure control system (EPCS) is a pressure-limiting safety system that is required by many current Fire Codes (International Fire Code and NFPA 1). The […]
Ammonia Spooks in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Several Hospitalized After Ammonia Leak at Coffeyville Refinery – An ammonia leak at the CVR Nitrogen Plant in Coffeyville hospitalized several people on Saturday, officials say. […keep reading] Burlington Shelter-in-Place Order Lifted After Reported Ammonia Leak – Residents in Burlington were told to shelter in place early […]
There is little guidance in ammonia refrigeration codes and standards to address the installation and maintenance of electrical components. The most applicable code requirement in IIAR Standard 2 states that “Electrical equipment and wiring shall be installed in accordance with the electrical code.” (§14.3.5 ) The requirements in the electrical codes (National Electrical Code or […]