Bulletin 114 Guidelines for Identification of Ammonia Refrigeration Piping and System Components (Date: 2014) This bulletin provides a comprehensive ammonia labeling scheme for companies in need of an identification system that “covers it all.” It offers recommendations on label sizes, Read more
The second (2nd) public review of draft standard IIAR 4-201x, Installation of Closed-Circuit Ammonia Refrigerating Systems is now open. Substantive changes resulting from this public review will also be provided for comment in a future public review if necessary. IIAR 4 specifies Read more
Many years ago a wise old friend told me, “Words have power and value, so use them with care and economy.” Sometimes words come out easily, but they are like arrows from a bow, once you let them go you Read more
We recently read a fascinating article from Japan concerning a new “trend” at Toyota where they are reintroducing manual processes along-side their automated robotic processes. Essentially, they are putting smiths into their factories where workers are taught how to fashion something like Read more
Make plans to participate in this IIAR webinar presented by Tony Lundell, IIAR Associate Technical Director, where you will learn about recent updates and changes to the IIAR Suite of Standards. Discussion topics include the current status and targeted completion dates for all eight IIAR Standards as Read more
Garden City Ammonia Program and Garden City Fire Department continue initial and refresher training with the local fire department of Finney County, KS. Garden City Ammonia Program has continued their joint venture with the Garden City Fire Department. Four years Read more
On February 4, 2014, EPA released the 2012 TRI National Analysis, an annual report that displays EPA’s analysis of the most recent TRI data. It includes a variety of documents and Web sites that outline national and local trends in Read more
Region 1 EPA. Company could face millions in fines related to General Duty. Company has approximately 9,000 lbs of ammonia. First visited in 2011 when facility opened, and a re-visited in 2012. The Inspection and EPA’s review of subsequently submitted Read more
A massive explosion at a fertilizer storage and distribution facility fatally injured twelve volunteer firefighters, two members of the public and caused hundreds of injuries. GCAP’s Instructor went to the town of West a few days after the incident. Investigations Read more
