ANSI/IIAR 7, “Developing Operating Procedures for Closed-Circuit Ammonia Refrigeration Systems,” defines the minimum requirements for developing operating procedures for closed-circuit ammonia refrigeration systems. First issued in June 2013, work began on periodic maintenance of this standard in February 2017 and was completed in April 2019.

The Ammonia Refrigeration Foundation is accepting applications for the 2019 Founders Engineering Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded each year to up to three collegiate juniors exhibiting exceptional character and an interest in pursuing an engineering or related technical degree leading to a career in the refrigeration field.

The 11^th annual Region 7 Ammonia Safety Day, held June 13 in Kansas City, is expected to attract more than 400 attendees and 50 exhibitors, making it the largest to date.

Ammonia detection systems are designed to save lives and reduce product loss. However, their effectiveness is greatly reduced if they react with frequent false alarms. 

Engineers, end users, wholesalers, manufacturers and contractors involved in natural refrigeration using ammonia and carbon dioxide will gather, learn and share at the annual IIAR conference in Phoenix on March 3-6.

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A 30-day review period for two IIAR standards offers another chance for public review to ensure the standards reflect industry consensus.

A retrofit project that involved converting an ammonia-based refrigeration plant to heat a large quantity of cleaning water for the largest poultry meat producer in Northern Ireland earned GEA an industry award from a European publication.