One often overlooked aspect of relief valve installation is valve orientation. Many refrigeration professionals are not familiar with the 2017 ASME B&PV Code Section VIII Appendix M-11 recommendation that “Spring-loaded safety and safety relief valves normally should be installed in the upright position with the spindle vertical. Where space or piping configuration preclude such an […]
While it is well known that good engineering practice requires that relief valves be replaced every five years, industry literature does not clearly state when the five-year timer starts its countdown. Is it when the valve is manufactured? Taken out of the box? Installed? Exposed to ammonia? Due to the lack of clarification on this […]
Last week, at the Bakersfield Central Valley Chemical Safety Day, Peter Thomas, P.E. and President of Resource Compliance gave a presentation on IIAR’s suite of standards. Click here to view the slides from his presentation.
The International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR) recently published Low Charge Ammonia Refrigeration Management (ARM-LC) Guidelines, to provide guidance to owners, contractors, and manufacturers of ammonia refrigeration systems with a total inventory of less than 500 lbs of ammonia. Peter Thomas, P.E. played an instrumental role in developing these guidelines that will serve our industry […]
The Stanislaus County Department of Environmental Resources and Risk Management Professionals co-hosted a complimentary, one-day workshop at in Modesto, California on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. The workshop’s intent was to “provide insight and tips for addressing essential technical and regulatory challenges associated with current and evolving program requirements.” Peter Thomas, Resource Compliance President and […]
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