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Providing Solutions. Simplifying Regulation.
Ammonia Refrigeration 101
Peter Thomas, P.E., CSP – Resource Compliance, Inc.
Providing Solutions. Simplifying Regulation.
Vapor Compression Cycle
Cold Air Out
Warm Air In
Ambient Air In
Reject Heat Out
1. Compression
2. Condensation
3. Expansion
4. Evaporation
Energy In
Providing Solutions. Simplifying Regulation.
1. Compressor
• Requires energy input
from surroundings
• Refrigerant enters the
compressor as a low
pressure saturated
vapor
• Refrigerant is
compressed, and exits
under high temperature
and high pressure as a
superheated vapor
Providing Solutions. Simplifying Regulation.
2. Condenser
• Uses circulated water
and ambient air to
reject heat from the
superheated
refrigerant
• Desuperheats
discharge vapor, and
condenses to high
pressure liquid
Providing Solutions. Simplifying Regulation.
3. Expansion Valve
• High Pressure Liquid
refrigerant is pushed
through the expansion
valve, causing the
pressure and
temperature to drop
adiabatically
• The expansion valve
meters refrigerant flow
into the evaporator coil
based on current
refrigeration load
Providing Solutions. Simplifying Regulation.
4. Evaporator Coil
• Low temperature
liquid refrigerant
enters the evaporator
and absorbs heat
from the air, lowering
the temperature of
the product and room
Providing Solutions. Simplifying Regulation.
1. Compression
2. Condensation
3. Expansion
4. Evaporation
Energy In
Heat In
Heat
Out
COLD
SPACE
WARM
SPACE
Recap
Providing Solutions. Simplifying Regulation.
Theory vs. Real Life
Providing Solutions. Simplifying Regulation.
Theory vs. Real Life
Providing Solutions. Simplifying Regulation.
Uses of Ammonia
• Fertilizer - Replaces nitrogen lost during plant growth
• Nitrogen source - Ammonium nitrate, TNT,
nitroglycerin
• Water and waste water treatment - pH control,
potable water delivery
• Emission control - NOx control in sulfur-containing
fuels
Providing Solutions. Simplifying Regulation.
Uses of Ammonia
• Refrigerant - Industrial applications, cold
temperatures
• Cleaners and detergents - Commercial and
household cleaners
Providing Solutions. Simplifying Regulation.
Ammonia Synthesis Process
• Produced by naturally occurring organic processes and as
a by-product of commercial non-natural processes.
• Ammonia was first commercially produced in U.S. in 1880
as a by-product of destruction of coal to produce coke and
coal gas.
• The first direct synthesis of ammonia was developed in
Germany in 1913 (Fritz Haber and Carl Bosch).
Providing Solutions. Simplifying Regulation.
Haber-Bosch Ammonia Synthesis
Providing Solutions. Simplifying Regulation.
Properties of Ammonia
Chemical Properties
• 4-Atom molecule - NH3
• Hazardous reactions
• NFPA Fire Protection
Guide to Hazardous
Materials (2001)
Acetaldehyde Magnesium Perchlorate
Acrolein Mercury
Boron Nitric Acid
Boron Trioxide Nitrogen Tetroxide
Bromine Nitrogen Trifluoride
Caloric Acid Nitryl Chloride
Chlorine Oxygen Difluoride
Chlorites Monoxide Phosphorous Pentoxide
Chlorisilane Trifluoride Phosphorous Trioxide
Chromic Anhydride Picric Acid
Chromyl Chloride Potassium
Ethylene Dichloride Potassium Chlorate
Ethylene Oxide Potassium Ferricyanide
Fluorine Potassium Mercuricyanide
Gold Potassium Tricyanomercurate
Hexachloromelamine Silver
Hydrazide Silver Chloride
Hydrogen Bromide Sodium
Hypochlorous Acid Stilbene
Iodine Sulfur
Tellurium
Trichloromelamine
Providing Solutions. Simplifying Regulation.
Properties of Ammonia
• Boiling Point: -28.1ºF
• Vapor Pressure: 93 psig @ 60ºF
• Vapor Density: 0.60
• Solubility: Highly Soluble in Water
• Color: Colorless gas and liquid
• Smell: Extremely pungent odor
Providing Solutions. Simplifying Regulation.
Properties of Ammonia
• Flammable Limits
• LFL: 15-16%
• UEL: 25-28%
• Reactivity Data
• Ammonia is considered stable
• Water stream applied to liquid ammonia will increase
vaporization
Providing Solutions. Simplifying Regulation.
Properties of Ammonia
• Exposure Limits
• PEL: 25/50 ppm
• STEL: 35 ppm
• Toxic Endpoint: 200 ppm
• IDLH: 300 ppm
Providing Solutions. Simplifying Regulation.
Health Hazard Data
• Major Exposure Hazards
• Inhalation
• Skin Contact
• Eye Contact
• Ingestion
Providing Solutions. Simplifying Regulation.
Health Hazard Data
• Inhalation
• Remove from exposure; seek fresh air.
• Administer artificial respiration or oxygen if breathing
has stopped.
• Seek medical aid.
Providing Solutions. Simplifying Regulation.
Health Hazard Data
• Skin Contact
• Immediately flush with large quantities of water for at
least 15 minutes. Do not remove clothing if frozen to
skin.
• Seek medical aid.
Providing Solutions. Simplifying Regulation.
Health Hazard Data
• Eye Contact
 Flush with large quantities of water for at least 15 minutes.
 Seek medical aid.
Providing Solutions. Simplifying Regulation.
Health Hazard Data
• Ingestion
 Do not induce vomiting. Give 1–2 glasses of milk or water.
 Seek medical aid.
Providing Solutions. Simplifying Regulation.
Questions?
Resource Compliance
www.resourcecompliance.com
(559) 591-8898
pthomas@resourcecompliance.com

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2015 Sanger Poultry Environmental Project

  • 1. Providing Solutions. Simplifying Regulation. Ammonia Refrigeration 101 Peter Thomas, P.E., CSP – Resource Compliance, Inc.
  • 2. Providing Solutions. Simplifying Regulation. Vapor Compression Cycle Cold Air Out Warm Air In Ambient Air In Reject Heat Out 1. Compression 2. Condensation 3. Expansion 4. Evaporation Energy In
  • 3. Providing Solutions. Simplifying Regulation. 1. Compressor • Requires energy input from surroundings • Refrigerant enters the compressor as a low pressure saturated vapor • Refrigerant is compressed, and exits under high temperature and high pressure as a superheated vapor
  • 4. Providing Solutions. Simplifying Regulation. 2. Condenser • Uses circulated water and ambient air to reject heat from the superheated refrigerant • Desuperheats discharge vapor, and condenses to high pressure liquid
  • 5. Providing Solutions. Simplifying Regulation. 3. Expansion Valve • High Pressure Liquid refrigerant is pushed through the expansion valve, causing the pressure and temperature to drop adiabatically • The expansion valve meters refrigerant flow into the evaporator coil based on current refrigeration load
  • 6. Providing Solutions. Simplifying Regulation. 4. Evaporator Coil • Low temperature liquid refrigerant enters the evaporator and absorbs heat from the air, lowering the temperature of the product and room
  • 7. Providing Solutions. Simplifying Regulation. 1. Compression 2. Condensation 3. Expansion 4. Evaporation Energy In Heat In Heat Out COLD SPACE WARM SPACE Recap
  • 8. Providing Solutions. Simplifying Regulation. Theory vs. Real Life
  • 9. Providing Solutions. Simplifying Regulation. Theory vs. Real Life
  • 10. Providing Solutions. Simplifying Regulation. Uses of Ammonia • Fertilizer - Replaces nitrogen lost during plant growth • Nitrogen source - Ammonium nitrate, TNT, nitroglycerin • Water and waste water treatment - pH control, potable water delivery • Emission control - NOx control in sulfur-containing fuels
  • 11. Providing Solutions. Simplifying Regulation. Uses of Ammonia • Refrigerant - Industrial applications, cold temperatures • Cleaners and detergents - Commercial and household cleaners
  • 12. Providing Solutions. Simplifying Regulation. Ammonia Synthesis Process • Produced by naturally occurring organic processes and as a by-product of commercial non-natural processes. • Ammonia was first commercially produced in U.S. in 1880 as a by-product of destruction of coal to produce coke and coal gas. • The first direct synthesis of ammonia was developed in Germany in 1913 (Fritz Haber and Carl Bosch).
  • 13. Providing Solutions. Simplifying Regulation. Haber-Bosch Ammonia Synthesis
  • 14. Providing Solutions. Simplifying Regulation. Properties of Ammonia Chemical Properties • 4-Atom molecule - NH3 • Hazardous reactions • NFPA Fire Protection Guide to Hazardous Materials (2001) Acetaldehyde Magnesium Perchlorate Acrolein Mercury Boron Nitric Acid Boron Trioxide Nitrogen Tetroxide Bromine Nitrogen Trifluoride Caloric Acid Nitryl Chloride Chlorine Oxygen Difluoride Chlorites Monoxide Phosphorous Pentoxide Chlorisilane Trifluoride Phosphorous Trioxide Chromic Anhydride Picric Acid Chromyl Chloride Potassium Ethylene Dichloride Potassium Chlorate Ethylene Oxide Potassium Ferricyanide Fluorine Potassium Mercuricyanide Gold Potassium Tricyanomercurate Hexachloromelamine Silver Hydrazide Silver Chloride Hydrogen Bromide Sodium Hypochlorous Acid Stilbene Iodine Sulfur Tellurium Trichloromelamine
  • 15. Providing Solutions. Simplifying Regulation. Properties of Ammonia • Boiling Point: -28.1ºF • Vapor Pressure: 93 psig @ 60ºF • Vapor Density: 0.60 • Solubility: Highly Soluble in Water • Color: Colorless gas and liquid • Smell: Extremely pungent odor
  • 16. Providing Solutions. Simplifying Regulation. Properties of Ammonia • Flammable Limits • LFL: 15-16% • UEL: 25-28% • Reactivity Data • Ammonia is considered stable • Water stream applied to liquid ammonia will increase vaporization
  • 17. Providing Solutions. Simplifying Regulation. Properties of Ammonia • Exposure Limits • PEL: 25/50 ppm • STEL: 35 ppm • Toxic Endpoint: 200 ppm • IDLH: 300 ppm
  • 18. Providing Solutions. Simplifying Regulation. Health Hazard Data • Major Exposure Hazards • Inhalation • Skin Contact • Eye Contact • Ingestion
  • 19. Providing Solutions. Simplifying Regulation. Health Hazard Data • Inhalation • Remove from exposure; seek fresh air. • Administer artificial respiration or oxygen if breathing has stopped. • Seek medical aid.
  • 20. Providing Solutions. Simplifying Regulation. Health Hazard Data • Skin Contact • Immediately flush with large quantities of water for at least 15 minutes. Do not remove clothing if frozen to skin. • Seek medical aid.
  • 21. Providing Solutions. Simplifying Regulation. Health Hazard Data • Eye Contact  Flush with large quantities of water for at least 15 minutes.  Seek medical aid.
  • 22. Providing Solutions. Simplifying Regulation. Health Hazard Data • Ingestion  Do not induce vomiting. Give 1–2 glasses of milk or water.  Seek medical aid.
  • 23. Providing Solutions. Simplifying Regulation. Questions? Resource Compliance www.resourcecompliance.com (559) 591-8898 pthomas@resourcecompliance.com

Editor's Notes

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