Chairman’s Message
The International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration is gearing up for the 2012 IIAR Conference & Exhibition in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and that means my term as Chairman is almost over.
Read MoreIIAR Releases New, Updated PSM/RMP Program Guidelines
When the Process Safety Management and Risk Management program regulations were originally introduced in the mid-1990’s, the ammonia refrigeration industry scrambled to find the best way to comply with the largely undefined regulations. The International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration responded by producing the industry’s first set of guidelines to help refrigeration companies meet federal regulations for facilities that use over 10,000 lbs. of ammonia.
Read MoreInspection Checklist: Tool or Weapon?
Recently, the IIAR Code Committee was asked to weigh in on the use of checklists for inspection of ammonia refrigeration systems.
Read MoreOSHA National Emphasis Program Now In Place
As reported in the last issue of The Condenser, the Occupational, Safety and Health Administration was working late in 2011 to finalize the national rollout of the PSM Covered Chemical Facilities National Emphasis Program (NEP).
Read MoreMoon Shots and Safety Relief Valve Life Prediction
Recent political figures have resurrected interest in the space program and the conversation invariably highlights all of the great technology spinoffs of NASA, from memory foam, freeze-dried foods and HACCP to Tang (maybe – not so much!).
Read MoreFrom the Technical Director
Blow out panels are sections of walls, louvers, hatches or doors that are designed to relieve pressure from an explosion.
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