Candidates who wish to be able to handle Ammonia refrigerants safely and competently
Candidates new to the industry with no previous experience in Ammonia Handling
Candidates who will be working around Ammonia
This content of this course has been developed to provide training and prove competence in main areas of operating ammonia refrigeration systems and to enable the majority of repair work to be carried out safely. Assessment is certified in either City & Guilds or BESA
How Long Will The Course Take?
Ammonia Handling is a 2 Day course running from 9.00am-4.30pm
What Does The Ammonia Handling Course Cover?
1. Selection of Refrigerants2. Anhydrous Ammonia
Physical Properties
Physiological Properties (Exposure Limits)
Chemical Properties
3. Potential Hazards
Refrigeration Systems
Refrigerant Storage
Emergency Treatment
4. On Site Safety Precautions
Personnel Protection
Plant Room Requirements
Ventilation
Emergency Procedures
Alarm Systems
5. Personnel Protective Equipment
Personnel Protection Regulations
Respiratory Equipment
Recommended Personnel Safety Equipment
6. COSHH7. Environmental Issues
Environmental Protection Act 1990
Hazards to the Environment
8. Pressure Testing Procedures9. Decanting from Systems and Filling Containers
Cylinder Safety and Inspection
Guidance on Decanting Ammonia
Supply of Empty Cylinders for Decanting Purposes
10. Charging Systems
Manufactures Data
Operating Parameters for Efficiency
11. Notes on Draining Oil from an Ammonia Refrigeration Systems
