If you operate an ammonia refrigeration system, you've likely heard the terms "annual inspection" and "5-year audit" used almost interchangeably, but they are not the same requirement, and confusing the two is one of the most common compliance gaps we see at facilities. On paper, both involve someone walking your system with a checklist. In practice, they differ in who's allowed to perform them, how deep they go, what they produce, and what happens if you get them mixed up du

Every pressurized ammonia vessel is designed to hold a specific range of pressure and temperature. When something pushes past that range a fire, a control failure, a blocked outlet, a runaway refrigeration cycle the vessel needs a way to protect itself before it protects nothing at all. That’s the job of the pressure relief valve (PRV). Why PRVs Matter So Much in Ammonia Service Anhydrous ammonia is stored and processed under pressure in refrigeration systems, storage tanks

I was recently on LinkedIn and came across a survey that a training leader in the ammonia industry posted. It was a survey that asked what you feel is the most important area when it comes to Process Safety Management in your industry. Four options covered detailed parts of the program that ranged from culture to the procedures for conducting management of change and how you keep your PSI library up to date. I paused for a minute before taking the survey because the one answe

The Reality of the Grind Since childhood, I’ve had to work. My dad would take me to jobs where I had no choice but to be used as an extra hand. Fast forward to adulthood: if I want to provide for my family, I need to work. But let’s be honest about the modern workplace. Most people are thinking about the same things: Is it time to go home? Is it Friday yet? Not many people want to be away from home punching a clock, driving from location to location, or staring at a computer