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All Good Things Must Come to an End: How to Decommission Ammonia Systems According to ANSI/IIAR 8-2020

January 4th, 2022

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 […]

7 Takeaways from ANSI/IIAR 7-2019

December 28th, 2021

IIAR’s suite of standards addresses the minimum requirements for ammonia refrigeration systems from design through decommissioning. Standard 7 is unique in tackling the development of operating procedures for these systems. The publication is titled Developing Operating Procedures for Closed-Circuit Ammonia Refrigeration Systems and was most recently updated in 2019. To better understand the function of […]

Ammonia Week in Review | December 24, 2021

December 24th, 2021

Ammonia leak amidst the hustle and bustle of Mississauga city in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Emergency Crews Respond to Possible Ammonia Leak at Mississauga Business – Police confirmed the leak was reported at a commercial business and that the building and others in the surrounding area were evacuated. […keep reading] Ammonia Leaks From an […]

Ammonia Week in Review | December 17, 2021

December 17th, 2021

Ammonia leak leads to hospitalization in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Ammonia Leak at Sea Watch International; Sends 1 to Hospital – Multiple hazardous materials teams from across the region responded to an ammonia leak at SeaWatch International Monday evening. […keep reading] Eight Things to Know About ANSI/IIAR 4-2020 – We’ve spent considerable time […]

Eight Things to Know About ANSI/IIAR 4-2020

December 14th, 2021

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 […]