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IIAR recently published an update to the standard for startup of an ammonia refrigeration system. ANSI/IIAR 5-2019 Startup of Closed-Circuit Ammonia Refrigeration Systems is the second edition of this important standard which was first published in 2013. While the scope of the standard has not changed since the first edition, there are several noteworthy changes […]
Thirteen Rhode Islanders are hospitalized in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Ammonia Leak in North Kingstown Sends 13 People to the Hospital – A total of 600 employees were evacuated while hazmat crews cleared the scene. At 12 p.m. all valves were shut off inside the factory, according to Chief Scott Ketelle. […keep […]
IIAR Bulletin No. 109 (B109) has been an integral part of ammonia refrigeration vernacular for over 20 years. “B109s” have been the gold standard for annual mechanical integrity inspections since the document was published in 1997. The ten easy to understand checklists which comprise most of the document have served our industry well during this […]
A Phoenix food warehouse has an ammonia leak in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Crews Investigate Ammonia Leak at Fry’s Warehouse – Hazmat crews reported to an ammonia alarm going off at a large warehouse near 61st Avenue and Washington Street Monday night. There was a strong odor when they arrived. […keep reading] Hillphoenix […]
Replacement of pressure relief valves (PRVs) every five (5) years has long been established as RAGAGEP in industry documents (IIAR Bulletin No. 109 and No. 110) and manufacturer literature. ANSI/IIAR 6-2019 §13.1.2 introduces an alternative for owners that desire to increase the service life of their PRVs. The alternate test method can extend the service […]