Ammonia is a compound of nitrogen and hydrogen with the formula NH3 and is normally encountered as a gas with a characteristic pungent odour.

Ammonia, as used commercially, is often called Anhydrous Ammonia, emphasising the absence of water in the material. Because of its many uses, ammonia is one of the most highly produced inorganic chemicals.

The ESS Ltd. Ammonia Awarenes Training course is designed for all personnel who may come into contact with Anhydrous Ammonia (R717) Refrigerant in the work place. It is designed to make all participants aware of the risks and safety procedures involved in handling R717 (Anhydrous Ammonia).

This course is also available as an on-site customised course

Course Cost: Available on request

Duration: 1 day

Date: TBC

Location: Dublin

Course Content:

  • Overview of refrigerants (CFC, HCFC, HFC and Natural Refrigerants)
  • Principles of the vapour compression system
  • Liquid overfeed system (Ammonia) including oil separation and return
  • Major components of a liquid overfeed system
  • Cooling Tower principles
  • Basics of legionella
  • Ammonia as a Refrigerant
  • Flammability and Toxicity
  • Ammonia Physical properties
  • Ammonia Physiological Properties
  • Ammonia Chemical Properties
  • COSHH Regulations
  • Employees Duties under the Health and safety at work regulations
  • R717 First Aid
  • Potential Hazards
  • Site Precautions
  • Associated Emergency Equipment
  • Plant room equipment
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Ventilation
  • Leak detection alarms
  • Associated P.P.E
  • Using P.P.E.
  • Respiratory Protective Equipment
  • Risk Identification
  • Permit to work systems
  • Environmental Issues
  • Ammonia Pressure Testing
  • Ammonia Leak Testing
  • Strength test procedure
  • Pumping Out and Discharging Ammonia from the System
  • Decanting Ammonia from a Refrigeration Plant
  • Labelling Cylinders
  • Refrigerant Storage
  • Charging Procedures

TRAINER PROFILE

The Trainer has worked extensively in the air-conditioning sector. During his career he has worked as a distributor, a Technical Support Manager for an Air conditioning manufacturer and as a consultant on a number of large projects. He also provides training in Ireland and the UK as well as providing

Consultancy on the Irish AC Market to a number of UK Clients. He is a member of the International Institute of Refrigeration (an Intergovernmental advisory body) and The International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration.

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