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Failed piping releases ammonia into machinery room

4 September 2017

Persona

Asset Owner

Contractor

Technologies

Boiler, PV and Refrigeration

Reference number

5623079

Location: Aldergrove

Description: A piping fitting failed that released about 5 pounds of ammonia into the machinery room of an ice rink. The fitting between the oil separator and its relief valve cracked and failed to hold the ammonia in the piping, which activated the exhaust ventilation system.

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