California Accidental Release Programs

California Safety Training Corporation
Ammonia piping not protected from forklift impact (only 2" between boxes and process piping) Ice buildup under insulation can cause serious corrosion problems to develop. Ice buildup can lead to electrical shorts, especially if allowed to buildup on electrical components. Ice buildup can lead to critical valve failure.
Ice has built-up under the insulation of this pressure vessel, greatly increasing the chances for corrosion buildup and eventual vessel failure. In addition to corrosion issues, ice buildup can put excess stress on process piping support systems. It is difficult to see...but something has set up housekeeping inside the aperature of these valves...will they work in an emergency? Missing insulation can cost you efficiency and lead to excessive process piping corrosion
Extreme corrosion can cause vessel failure and total loss of ammonia inventory. In an emergency, would you be able to close this valve? "Valve maintenance" doesn't mean paint the stems every year... Painted valve stems means the valve can't be opened or closed in an emergency.
Ice buildup on vessels holding liquid ammonia is common...just make sure corrosion doesn't set in. Cyclops vertical compressor (still in service) Vilter vertical compressor (still in service) Ice buildup on liquid ammonia line (can cause corrosion)
York vertical compressor (still in service) York vertical compressor (out of service)