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Part 2: This is a continuation of our blog series explaining how to perform an IIAR 6 Appendix B inspection of an ammonia pressure vessel. Page 1 of the pressure vessel checklist requires the inspector to indicate the application of the vessel. For example, if a high pressure receiver was being inspected, the corresponding box […]
Training Is The Focus in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… New Program Teaches Ammonia Refrigeration Technology – Alaska Sea Grant is partnering with the consulting firm iWorkWise and the Alaska Research Consortium (ARC) to offer training in Kodiak toward becoming a professional ammonia refrigeration operator. […keep reading] Video: Compressor Inspection Checklist – IIAR 6 […]
Part 1: This is the first in a series of blogs explaining how to perform an IIAR 6 Appendix B inspection of an ammonia pressure vessel. The checklists contained in IIAR 6 Appendix B are derived from a legacy document named IIAR Bulletin No. 109. For years, the Bulletin 109 checklists, or B109s, served as […]
2023 RETA National Conference November 14-17, 2023 Jacksonville, FL The 2023 RETA National Conference is a 4 day conference filled with hands-on training, workshops, technical presentations, networking events, and an expansive exhibit hall. The educational conference has an all-encompassing program helping those at any level of experience and position, within the refrigeration industry. Click here to register for the […]
Ammonia Behaves Oddly in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Anhydrous Ammonia Tank Explodes at Ag Co-Op in Manchester – Six people were injured Wednesday after an anhydrous ammonia tank exploded at an agricultural cooperative facility in Manchester. […keep reading] American Seafoods Crewmember Dies Due to Suspected On-board Ammonia Leak – They believe there was […]