Category Archives: Industrial Refrigeration

Ammonia Refrigeration System Start Up Procedure

Ammonia Industrial Refrigeration System Start-Up Procedures

Posted on Jun 4th | Written by

This document is meant to ensure proper procedures and guidelines are followed during the start-up of ammonia industrial refrigeration systems. Please note that this procedure may vary based on the type of machinery, location, and duty of each individual ammonia refrigeration system. For safety purposes, it is assumed that each ammonia refrigeration system has been … Continue reading Ammonia Industrial Refrigeration System Start-Up Procedures →

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Common Hazards of Industrial Ammonia Refrigeration

Posted on May 16th | Written by

When working in the industrial ammonia refrigeration field, it’s vital employees know potential safety hazards and proper safety procedures in the event an accident occurs. Ammonia is the lifeblood of many chilling systems but it can also be lethal. Understanding how it works, and how to use it safely is critical. Everyone, even experts from … Continue reading Common Hazards of Industrial Ammonia Refrigeration →

October Marks the Anniversary of the Fernie Memorial Arena Ammonia Incident

Posted on Oct 19th | Written by

Ice Rink Safety Series: Part 1 of 3 October 17th marks the one-year anniversary of the Fernie Memorial Arena ammonia  incident that resulted in three fatalities (Lloyd Smith, Wayne Hornquist and Jason Podloski) and the evacuation of 95 residents from nearby homes. Each man is missed by friends and family, and our sincere condolences go … Continue reading October Marks the Anniversary of the Fernie Memorial Arena Ammonia Incident →

Do You Have an Ice Rink Air Quality Management Program?

Posted on Aug 30th | Written by

Do you know what the air quality is like in your recreational ice rink facility? The truth is, most ice rink managers don’t. Unfortunately, there are no Federal Regulations for indoor air quality for ice rink carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide exposure. Recreational facility professionals often don’t know that their facility has an air quality … Continue reading Do You Have an Ice Rink Air Quality Management Program? →

The Impact of Bill 142 on Surety Bonding and Industrial Refrigerated Systems Ltd.

Posted on Aug 30th | Written by

The Construction Lien Act, Amendment Act 2017 received Royal Assent and became law on December 12, 2017. However, the law is broken into two stages in order to allow sufficient time to establish and develop a regime for the certification of adjudicators. Stage 1: all changes to regulations and forms will be proclaimed and come … Continue reading The Impact of Bill 142 on Surety Bonding and Industrial Refrigerated Systems Ltd. →

Save Energy in Recreational Ice Refrigeration with Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment

Posted on Jul 24th | Written by

One of the best innovations in recreational ice refrigeration is a reverse osmosis water treatment system. It results in water and energy savings and creates the best ice surface for athletes. Reverse osmosis removes the impurities that cause the equipment to work overtime. It’s estimated that 30 arenas use 321 million gallons of water each … Continue reading Save Energy in Recreational Ice Refrigeration with Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment →

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Why Keeping Logbooks is Essential to Industrial Refrigeration Installation and Maintenance

Posted on Jul 24th | Written by

Are you keeping your logbooks up to date? The TSSA (Technical Standards and Safety Authority) requires you to keep records of industrial refrigeration installation and regular maintenance. This is a critical component of facilities management and has two key functions. A Record of Service on Industrial Refrigeration Systems Protects from Liability The first function is … Continue reading Why Keeping Logbooks is Essential to Industrial Refrigeration Installation and Maintenance →

Recommended Spare Parts for Your Refrigeration System

Posted on May 30th | Written by

If downtime means a loss of production for you company, you may want to consider keeping an inventory of spare parts for your refrigeration system. While purchasing spare parts may seem like a large expense upon initial purchase, their costs are minuscule compared to the cost of downtime. Refrigeration System Downtime Horror Story A production … Continue reading Recommended Spare Parts for Your Refrigeration System →

Draining the refrigerant oil from your chilling system

5 Ways to Increase Chilling System Efficiency and Decrease Operating Costs

Posted on May 16th | Written by

Spring is finally here, and with it, heat and dust. These contribute to an increased workload on your chilling system, lowering efficiency and costing you more money. That’s why spring is a great time for plant managers and ice rink technicians to start thinking about annual chiller maintenance tasks and ways to improve their industrial … Continue reading 5 Ways to Increase Chilling System Efficiency and Decrease Operating Costs →

Shutting Down Your Ice Rink Refrigeration System

Posted on May 9th | Written by

It’s that time of year again, the time when the weather finally starts to get warmer and it becomes necessary to shut down your ice rink refrigeration system. While there are some maintenance tasks you can do on your ice rink refrigeration system, having it shut down for the season is something you should trust … Continue reading Shutting Down Your Ice Rink Refrigeration System →