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IIAR 6 Appendix B Pressure Vessels Checklist | Part 7

November 28th, 2023

Part 7: This is a continuation of our blog series explaining how to perform an IIAR 6 Appendix B inspection of an ammonia pressure vessel. Item I in the checklist inquires if the pipes are marked as required by IIAR Standard 2. Standard 2 requires piping mains, headers, and branches to be labeled with the […]

2024 Virtual Ammonia Refrigeration Training – Register Today

November 27th, 2023

Register Today: To register for the 2024 Virtual Ammonia Refrigeration Training, click here and complete the registration form. Remote Training: Online training modules give you the flexibility to work at your own pace. The virtual training videos and quiz will be available from January 22, 2024 through February 2, 2024. NOTE: The training modules and materials will be emailed to each facility’s contact […]

Ammonia Week in Review | November 17, 2023

November 17th, 2023

Ammonia Escapes Vessel in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Leaking Anhydrous Ammonia Tanker Prompts Shelter-in-Place Warning in Colfax, N.D. – An employee of Minn-Kota Ag Products, the company that owns the tank, arrived on the scene and saw the anhydrous leak coming from the valve on the large bulk tank. […keep reading] Ammonia Leak at Hunt […]

IIAR 6 Appendix B Pressure Vessels Checklist | Part 6

November 14th, 2023

Part 6: This is a continuation of our blog series explaining how to perform an IIAR 6 Appendix B inspection of an ammonia pressure vessel. Item D requires the inspector to verify that supports and anchorage are adequate. For a ground-mounted pressure vessel, the anchorage should be inspected to ensure nuts are tight and free […]

Ammonia Week in Review | November 10, 2023

November 10th, 2023

Ammonia Skates On Thin Ice in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… The Parks Mall at Arlington Reopens After Being Shut Down Due to Ammonia Leak – Once hazmat teams arrived, an ammonia leak was detected from the ice rink equipment and first responders found 75lbs of ammonia gas filled the mall, according to information from the […]