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Who Can Calibrate Ammonia Detectors?
Whether you’re new to ammonia refrigeration or a seasoned professional, you’ve probably heard someone talk about calibrating ammonia detection equipment, a critical safety system in place to protect people, property, and the environment from an ammonia release. Calibrating ammonia detection equipment is a mechanical integrity activity that ensures the equipment is properly maintained, operated, and functioning as intended. Many facilities opt to outsource this activity to a m
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IIAR 9 System Applicability
Our team has spent a lot of time working with our clients to help them navigate the applicability of best practices. In the field of ammonia refrigeration, the International Institute of All-Natural Refrigeration (IIAR) is known as our leading best practice, or what our industry refers to as "Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices" (RAGAGEP). This doesn't mean IIAR is the only option out there for ammonia refrigeration systems, but it is considered to be
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Jan 214 min read
What Really Happens During an Ammonia Release?
Understanding how ammonia behaves when it is accidentally released is extremely important for protecting people, facilities, and the environment. When stored under pressure, ammonia can rapidly turn into a mixture of gas and cold liquid droplets known as a two-phase release, that creates visibility hazards, breathing risks, and unpredictable movement through indoor spaces. The following information is a simplified technical summary of the 186-page Jack Rabbit III laboratory s
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Dec 6, 20256 min read
IIAR 6-2025 Inspection Requirements Update
Updates to IIAR 6 inspection requirements.
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Oct 21, 20254 min read
Welding Procedure Specification
Hiring a contract company to perform welding tasks on a process covered ammonia refrigeration system is a common practice that occurs at...
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Jun 4, 20253 min read
SOP Best Practices - Part 1
While our team reviews many standard operating procedures (SOPs) for ammonia refrigeration systems, it has been observed that the Initial...
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Apr 30, 20253 min read
Who's doing the Daily Rounds?
Ammonia refrigeration daily rounds.
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Mar 26, 20252 min read
The Red Shop Rag
Operators & technicians from yesteryears likely remember the “red shop rag”. It has been a staple of the refrigeration department for...
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Mar 3, 20253 min read
RMP Changes to the Process Hazard Analysis Element
Historically, the Process Hazard Analysis element for OSHA’s PSM program and the EPA’s RMP had identical requirements. However, due to...
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Feb 24, 20254 min read
RMP Changes to the Employee Participation Element
For decades, the Employee Participation element for OSHA’s PSM program and the EPA’s RMP had three identical requirements. However, due...
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Feb 13, 20253 min read
Machinery Room Heater Unit(s)
As the winter weather is upon us, and with many areas experiencing extremely low temperatures, we are now reliant on the heater unit(s)...
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Jan 31, 20252 min read
Ammonia Refrigeration Valve Tagging
Which regulatory agency requires ammonia refrigeration valves to be identified (valve tagged)? The answer isn't as clear-cut as you would...
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Jan 30, 20255 min read
Approved PHA Methodologies
Approved Process Hazard Analysis Methodologies As stated within the Process Safety Management (29 CFR 1910.119) and Risk Management (40...
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Jan 14, 20254 min read
Ammonia System Water Sampling Requirements
Ammonia system water sampling is performed to calculate how much water “moisture” is present within the refrigeration system. When water...
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Jan 5, 20252 min read
Leak Testing, Pressure Testing, and Evacuation of Ammonia Refrigeration Systems
It is vital that new ammonia refrigeration systems, as well as new sections of the system or modifications of the system, undergo...
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Dec 19, 20244 min read
Emergency Response Notification Exercises Due December 2024
EPA emergency response notification exercises are due before December 19, 2024.
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Dec 18, 20243 min read
Minimum Pipe Wall Thickness
"Minimum Pipe Wall Thickness" for ammonia refrigeration systems - Minimum pipe wall thickness shall be based on the properties of the...
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Dec 2, 20241 min read
Hazmat Training Certification: Hazmat Training Debrief
HazSim LLC wrote an article about our recent on-site hazmat training, this was conducted at a poultry processing facility in northeast...
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Apr 10, 20241 min read
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