Recent Blog Posts

Mechanical Integrity and Prior Operating Experience

March 19th, 2019

Within the Mechanical Integrity (MI) paragraph of the PSM regulation (Title 8 §5189(j)), facility owners are required to “establish and implement written procedures to maintain the ongoing integrity of process equipment”. Inevitably, compliance with the requirements of this paragraph will require a schedule to be developed which describes the frequency that inspection, testing, and maintenance […]

2018 Stanislaus County Ammonia Refrigeration Training

September 28th, 2018

  The Stanislaus County Department of Environmental Resources and Risk Management Professionals co-hosted a complimentary, one-day workshop at in Modesto, California on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. The workshop’s intent was to “provide insight and tips for addressing essential technical and regulatory challenges associated with current and evolving program requirements.” Peter Thomas, Resource Compliance President and […]

San Joaquin RETA Chapter | November Meeting

November 15th, 2017

Thank you for attending the San Joaquin RETA Chapter meeting on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. Peter Thomas, P.E. had the privilege of presenting on the topic of “Mechanical Integrity: Common Findings and Recommendations“. Click here for a copy of the presentation in pdf format.

North Valley | Ammonia Refrigeration Training Day

October 2nd, 2017

Resource Compliance is looking forward to providing a full day of Ammonia Refrigeration Training for ammonia refrigeration facilities in the northern section of California’s Central Valley on Thursday, October 5, 2017.

Provision for Refrigerant Removal

August 4th, 2015

Most people who have worked around the ammonia refrigeration industry for any period of time recognize the importance that strainers play in the proper operation and maintenance of an ammonia refrigeration system. Typically located upstream of control valves, strainers perform the important function of filtering out debris that would otherwise damage control valves and prove […]