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Fault Finding Analysis

Friday, July 10th, 2009

When your ammonia refrigeration system exhibits a recurring problem issue, how do you solve it?  Do you look for the the underlying factors that cause the component to react in the manner it did, or do you replace the component because it did not operate as intended?

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Cap & Trade Impact?

Sunday, July 5th, 2009

For those who own and operate large ammonia refrigeration systems the consequences of this legislation may be far reaching.

Disregarding any political or environmental viewpoints on this subject one issue that should be interesting to discover is the impact of this legislation on associated energy costs, if the bill passes.

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Anhydrous Ammonia Loss

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

One issue that may come up during an audit is replacement of ammonia.  If you have added ammonia to your refrigeration system someone may ask you:

  • Where was the leak?
  • Did you report a leak or release of ammonia?
  • Why are you adding ammonia, if you do not report a release?

This may put you in an untenable situation with trying to find an explanation for seemingly ordinary maintenance practices.  Where might you find a potential, unnoticed source of ammonia loss?

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