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Ammonia refrigeration safety update

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Wisconsin University’s Pyle conference centre where the course will be held

USA: With the US EPA threatening a crackdown, a new course on ensuring the safety of ammonia refrigeration systems is timely.

Ammonia Refrigeration System Safety is the title of a three day course organised by the University of Wisconsin.

As well as covering basic safety principles and best practices, it will also include recent updates to industry codes, standards, and guidelines. 

The course is being held at the University of Wisconsin’s Pyle Centre in Madison, Wisconsin from April 13-15. 

More information here.

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EPA to crack down on ammonia plantsJanuary 28, 2015
USA: The US Environmental Protection Agency is to crack down on refrigeration facilities that are failing to implement procedures to prevent the release of ammonia. Read more…

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