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Pipe Wall Thickness

November 14th, 2017

Pipes are one of the areas of an ammonia refrigeration system most vulnerable to leak. Systems often have hundreds, or even thousands of feet of ammonia pipes serving a variety of purposes. Historically, IIAR Bulletin No. 110 has been the RAGAGEP which governs ammonia pipe inspections and maintenance. §6.7.1 requires that: All uninsulated piping and […]

Ammonia Week in Review | November 10, 2017

November 10th, 2017

Ammonia gets ready for Thanksgiving in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….   Ammonia Leak Forces Evacuation of Penampang Ice Factory – It is understood that the leak occurred when a technician was dealing with the ammonia gas storage tank. […keep reading] Ammonia Leak Disrupts Production at Butterball Plant – The Jonesboro area had been experiencing some stormy […]

Ammonia Week in Review | November 3, 2017

November 3rd, 2017

Ammonia sparks debate in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review…. MP Calls For Ammonia Phase-Out – Stetski also took the opportunity to call on the government to coordinate an effort to replace ammonia refrigeration systems in public rinks with safer CO2 systems. […keep reading] Ammonia Leak Reported at St. Bernard Parish Water Plant – The St. Bernard […]

Ammonia Week in Review | October 27, 2017

October 27th, 2017

Cranes get to work in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review…. Tragedy Averted as Ammonia Tanker Overturns – The fire brigade and the police reached the spot immediately and diluted the gas by spraying water on it. […keep reading] Affco Rangiuru Plant Evacuates Workers After Ammonia Leak – Te Puke volunteer fire brigade chief officer Glenn […]

2017-2018 Ammonia Refrigeration Training Days by Resource Compliance and CalCA

October 23rd, 2017

Mark your calendars for the 2017-2018 Ammonia Refrigeration Training Days hosted by Resource Compliance and CalCA.  Click here for the detailed flyer. Come join us for a full day of hands-on ammonia refrigeration training. This year’s training courses will provide a variety of hands-on workshops as well as presentations on some of the most important topics […]