ArticlesUsing the common practice of “Draining Oil Pots” on refrigeration systems to examine the differences between “controlled” and “uncontrolled” releases of ammonia
If you have been around ammonia refrigeration very long, you have most likely heard a horror story or two related to “draining an oil pot.” This task is also very well known by OSHA and EPA inspectors and is often used as a point of review for operating and maintenance procedures during PSM/RMP inspections. So to best lay this all out in some logical progression, lets first look at the task in a larger picture. (UPDATED on 4/11/12 with ANSI/IIAR 2-2008, Section 14.2 references) |
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