Recent Blog Posts
June 5th, 2015
Ammonia causes a major emergency response in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….. 10 Injured in Ammonia Gas Leak at Panhandle Chemical Plant – Borger police Lt. Brandon Strope says the 10 people, all employees, were taken to Panhandle hospitals by ambulance and helicopter. […keep reading] Think Safety First When Using Ammonia – Anhydrous ammonia releases, such as […]
May 29th, 2015
Ammonia tankers cause havoc on the roads in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….. Tanker Carrying Liquid Ammonia Overturns in Thane – A tanker carrying compressed liquid ammonia skid off the Mumbra Bypass road and toppled, releasing large amounts of ammonia early Sunday morning. […keep reading] Anhydrous Ammonia Tanker Tips Over in Cedar Rapids – A semi-trailer carrying anhydrous […]
May 22nd, 2015
Ammonia leaks plague the headlines in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….. Fresh Express Plant in Clayton Co. Evacuated After Ammonia Leak – The Fresh Express plant in Clayton County was evacuated on Monday after an ammonia leak, fire officials said. […keep reading] Anhydrous Ammonia Leak Prompts Road Closure – A Southeast Iowa road has now been […]
May 14th, 2015
A handful of ammonia leaks pen this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review….. Fenlands Evacuated After Ammonia Leak – An ammonia leak at the Fenlands recreation centre in Banff caused the evacuation of about 20 people and sent one worker to hospital with minor burns earlier this week. […keep reading] Businesses Evacuated In Blue Bell Ice Cream […]
May 11th, 2015
Question: Is ammonia detection required in rooms that contain ammonia, but are not classified as machinery rooms? Answer: To answer this question properly, we must first consider the various occupancy classifications and refrigerant restrictions within those classifications. ANSI/ASHRAE 15-2013 Safety Standard for Refrigeration Systems defines two (2) main types of refrigeration systems: Direct Systems and Indirect Systems. Indirect Systems are further divided into […]