Ammonia Release | Evaporator Arc Flash August 20th, 2024
Summary In June 2023, the vibration of an evaporator over a long period of time allowed exposed electrical wiring to cause an arc flash that ruptured a distribution tube. This resulted in two (2) injuries and a release of approximately 11 lbs of ammonia. Incident Description The direct-expansion evaporator was equipped with an electric heater […]