Tag Archives: Incidents

Classic Ammonia Video

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Brian Chapin

This video has been around for quite some time. Whenever I’ve been shown it I’ve been told it’s real. Some internet research leads me to believe it may not be. Still – it’s a good idea to show this to … Continue reading →

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A Reporters guide to Ammonia – Some Basic Information

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Brian Chapin

One thing you can usually count on when you see a news article about an ammonia release is that the reporter is unfamiliar with ammonia refrigeration. That’s not surprising – they can’t be expected to know everything! This article is … Continue reading →

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Improper Insulation Installation = Trouble

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Brian Chapin

We recently found a pipe that had been insulated below and above the roofline. The portion of the pipe between the upper and lower roof surface was not insulated at all: Here’s what the pipe section looked like when it … Continue reading →

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Why we avoid having forklifts in the Engine Room

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Brian Chapin

An employee moving an oil drum in an engine room hit a liquid line: Check out the video. Keep forklifts out of the engine room!

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