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General Duty Clause Requirements

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Source Article: Condenser by IIAR (Fall 2024) https://iiarcondenser.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/40354-IIAR-Condenser3_compressed.pdf General Duty Clause Requirements Identify Hazards Using Appropriate Hazard Assessment Techniques The United States EPA National Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Program implemented several national compliance initiatives (NCIs) effective for FY2020-2023. One of these NCIs is titled “Reducing Risks of Accidental Releases at Industrial and Chemical Facilities .”IIAR […]

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CUI – Corrosion Under Insulation

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CUI – Corrosion Under Insulation By Chris Savage – January 2025 “Solid as steel”, “strong as steel”, “ steel-like resolve”, “forged in steel”, “tough as nails”, or even the “Man of steel”, are all terms that invoke thoughts of strength, invulnerability, durability, etc. Our world relies heavily on steel for almost anything you can think

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The Impact of Moisture in Your Refrigeration Systems

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Source Article: https://www.emerson.com/en-us/support/manuals-and-guides At Carlson & Stewart Refrigeration, Inc., our mission is to design and install top-tier commercial and industrial refrigeration systems. A crucial aspect often overlooked is the effect of moisture on refrigeration systems. Moisture, even in small amounts, can have detrimental impacts on the performance, efficiency, and longevity of refrigeration systems. Understanding and

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Refrigerant Classification

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Refrigerant Classification Source Image: https://www.southernphc.com/articles/what-you-need-to-know-to-handle-a2ls-sately/ At Carlson & Stewart Refrigeration, Inc. we strive to design and install superior commercial and industrial refrigeration systems. One of the key components to delivering on this is selecting the best refrigerant for the desired application as well as keeping up to date on any potential changes or limitations to

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IIAR 9 Minimum System Safety Evaluation

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The ANSI/IIAR Standard for Minimum System Safety Requirements for Closed-Circuit Ammonia Refrigeration Systems does a fantastic job setting the baseline requirements for existing ammonia refrigeration systems. One possible shortcoming of the standard was the absence of a formal evaluation that could help any prospective ammonia operator or service technician evaluate the system with relative ease.

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EPA Issues Final Rule with Risk Management Program Changes

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Author: Jarod Hansen Source Article: Condenser by IIAR, Lowell Randell (IIAR Government Relations Director) https://iiarcondenser.org/epa-issues-final-rule-with-risk-management-program-changes/ EPA Issues Final Rule with Risk Management Program Changes On March 11th, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published the Safer Communities by Chemical Accident Prevention Final Rule that makes changes to the agency’s Risk Management Program (RMP). The move is

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Doors vs No Doors – Refrigerated Supermarket Retail Cases

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Doors vs No Doors – Refrigerated Supermarket Retail Cases If you are reading this, you are probably no stranger to the fact that refrigerated retail case manufacturers sell cases both with and without doors. So you might be wondering which you should choose in your store? Well, like many choices in life, the answer always

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Digital Compressor Upgrade: Addressing Multiple Retrofit Challenges

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Digital Compressor Upgrade: Addressing Multiple Retrofit Challenges Best Practices, Cost Saving, Efficiency, Performance / By Zach Moorse Source Article: https://www.copeland.com/documents/may-2018-digital-compressor-update-addresses-multiple-retrofit-challenges-fr-ca-6735912.pdf At Carlson & Stewart Refrigeration, Inc., we continuously strive to offer our clients advanced and efficient refrigeration solutions. One of the most significant advancements in recent years is the digital compressor upgrade, which addresses multiple

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Importance of Refrigerant Line Sizing by Nick Fisher

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Importance of Refrigerant Line Sizing At Carlson & Stewart Refrigeration, Inc. we strive to design and install superior commercial and industrial refrigeration systems. One of the key components to delivering on this is correctly sizing the refrigerant lines for each refrigeration system. Improperly designed line sets can cause the refrigeration system to struggle to keep

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