I’ve been to my share of national RETA conferences. I can’t recommend it enough! I love our industrial refrigeration community, and this national conference is the best way to dive in. There is so much to do at these conferences; I thought I would share my tips on how to get the most value out of your attendance at the upcoming conference! When you register and get your goody bag, get a shirt one size bigger than your normal size. I notice the material tends to shrink a bit in the wash! When...

The process safety world is abuzz with the potential incident in Orange County. If you haven’t been staying up-to-date, here is a brief overview: An ongoing hazardous materials incident at a GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove, California, began after a 34,000-gallon storage tank containing roughly 6,000–7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate (MMA) overheated and began venting vapor, raising fears of a catastrophic explosion or toxic chemical release. The incident prompted evacuation orders...

There is a persistent misconception in the agricultural ammonia world that bulk distribution facilities with large bullet tanks are “exempt” from federal process safety rules. This belief often comes from partial or outdated interpretations of OSHA and EPA exemptions. In reality, while certain exemptions do exist, they are narrow, and misunderstanding them can leave facilities unintentionally out of compliance. This article explains how anhydrous ammonia is used in agriculture, and why...