Summary In June 2020, the failure of a bolt on the strainer cap for a compressor led to the release of 5,461 lbs of ammonia. One of the four bolts for the strainer cap had been broken for years. A second bolt broke during the incident as the compressor suction gasket failed. Incident Description When […]
Summary In October 2017, an ammonia release inside a machinery room resulted in the deaths of three people – two city workers and one refrigeration technician. A pinhole leak developed in a shell and tube brine chiller, which allowed ammonia to leak into the brine solution. The leak was discovered, but due to a lack […]
Summary In July 2020, the installation of a brass plug in an ammonia refrigeration system resulted in a release of approximately 100-300 lbs of ammonia. Due to the corrosive nature of ammonia on brass, the plug developed a leak due to corrosion. Incident Description A brass plug was installed on a CUNO oil filter several […]
Summary In October 2021, a contractor accidentally cut into a live ammonia pipe, resulting in the release of approximately 419 lbs of ammonia. Due to a general lack of labeling, the live pipe was confused for the decommissioned pipe that was intended to be cut out of the system. Incident Description A contractor was performing […]
Fresh Air in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Ammonia Leak at Kinsmen Arena – Emergency crews used natural and mechanical ventilation to improve the air quality while waiting for repair technicians to arrive. […keep reading] Ennore Ammonia Leak – A month since ammonia leak, Ennore residents continue protest seeking action beyond hollow assurances. […keep reading] Ammonia […]
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