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We hope to see you at the upcoming Southwest RETA Training Expo (click here for additional information and registration). Southwest RETA Training Expo December 11, 2025 Yuma County Fair Grounds – 2520 E. 32nd Street, Yuma, AZ 85365
This is an update to a blog that was originally posted on 9/10/14. You can read the original blog here. Question: What is an emergency pressure control system? Answer: An emergency pressure control system (EPCS) is a pressure-limiting safety system that is required by many current Fire Codes (International Fire Code and NFPA 1). The […]
Ammonia Spooks in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Several Hospitalized After Ammonia Leak at Coffeyville Refinery – An ammonia leak at the CVR Nitrogen Plant in Coffeyville hospitalized several people on Saturday, officials say. […keep reading] Burlington Shelter-in-Place Order Lifted After Reported Ammonia Leak – Residents in Burlington were told to shelter in place early […]
Exclusive Resources in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Refrigeration Purging Video Series – You’ll get familiar with manual, refrigerated, and automatic purging techniques. This is a must-watch for anyone new to the industry, studying for the RETA CARO exam, or an experienced technician looking for a refresher on purging best practices. […watch here] Installation Identification […]
Ammonia Investigated in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… CSB Releases Report on Anhydrous Ammonia Leak – The facility’s ammonia detection system didn’t trigger any alarms during the release. No evacuation signal was sounded, and no one at the facility initiated an emergency shutdown of the equipment that caused the ammonia release. […keep reading] Ammonia […]