“Rotary vane compressors” are a third type of positive displacement compressor. The design of these machines makes them well suited for “high volume”, low-pressure differential applications. As such, rotary vane compressors are essentially limited in application as “booster compressors” in two-stage systems. The maximum compression ratio of a rotary vane compressor is 4:1. Like screw compressors, […]
Ammonia Disturbs Harvest in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Evacuations Canceled After Major Gas Leak in Troy, Missouri – The ammonia leak occurred during a delivery’s failed transfer system, resulting in significant amounts of anhydrous ammonia and a toxic vapor cloud. […keep reading] Refrigeration Cycle: Screw Compressors – This type of compressor utilizes two […]
Ammonia Disturbs Production in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Ammonia Leak at Turkish Poultry Plant Hospitalises 15 Workers – Fifteen workers were taken to hospital after an ammonia gas leak at a poultry slaughtering facility in Sakarya, north-west Turkey, on 28 August 2026. The release happened during routine maintenance. […keep reading] Refrigeration Cycle: Reciprocating Compressors […]
Ammonia Swirls in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Cold Storage Facility in New Bedford Evacuated After Tier 2 Ammonia Leak – According to the New Bedford Fire Department, Engine 1, Engine 6, Ladder 1, Unit 2, Hazmat 1, Inspector 2, and Chief 2 responded to the scene. […keep reading] Firefighters Respond to Ammonia Leak […]
A Plethora of Ammonia News in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… IFFCO Paradip Holds Ammonia Leak Mock Drill – IFFCO’s Paradip unit on Wednesday conducted a full-scale on-site emergency mock drill to assess its preparedness and strengthen coordinated response mechanisms for handling potential industrial emergencies. […keep reading] Oliver Fire Department Responds to Possible Ammonia […]
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