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Should I Hire a Contractor or Keep it In-House? | Part 12: Conclusion

January 10th, 2022

Eli Macha presented a technical paper at the 2021 RETA National Conference titled IIAR 6: Should I Hire a Contractor or Keep it In-House? This blog series includes excerpts from his technical paper. The aim of this [blog series] was to help end-users of ammonia refrigeration systems comply with IIAR 6 utilizing the right amount […]

Auditing Elements: Mechanical Integrity (Part 7)

September 14th, 2021

In this compliance audit blog series, we have decided to focus on each program element. If you plan to lead an audit, these lists will be instructional for you. But if you want to prepare for an upcoming audit, these lists will give you an idea of what to expect. Auditing the mechanical integrity element […]

Ammonia Week in Review | October 2, 2020

October 2nd, 2020

Hawaii’s largest refrigerated warehouse is fined over $200,000 by the EPA in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… EPA Slaps Oahu Refrigerated Food Warehouse with Fine – Hawaii’s largest refrigerated food warehouse has reached a settlement with the Environmental Protection Agency. […keep reading] Valve Exercising and IIAR 6 – Ammonia refrigeration systems are typically configured with […]

Valve Exercising and IIAR 6

September 29th, 2020

Ammonia refrigeration systems are typically configured with hundreds of valves that require maintenance to help ensure that they will function properly when adjusted from their normal position. ANSI/IIAR 6-2019 Standard for Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Closed-Circuit Ammonia Refrigeration Systems includes the minimum requirements for valve inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) in Table 11.1.6. Concerning […]

Ammonia Week in Review | April 3, 2020

April 3rd, 2020

Ag ammonia training is being offered online in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… Online Anhydrous Ammonia Safety Training: April 7 – Anyone who works with anhydrous ammonia, especially those applying nitrogen fertilizer on crop fields, will be able to learn how to handle it safely during an online workshop North Dakota State University Extension’s Stark-Billings […]