Introduction to Ammonia Refrigeration Systems
See upcoming datesCourse Overview
In this course, you will establish a foundational understanding of ammonia refrigeration systems, components, and best practices that you can use immediately.
Who Should Attend?
- Refrigeration system operators
- Plant engineers
- Maintenance supervisors
- Facilities engineers
- Contractors
- Application engineers
- Refrigeration service technicians
Additional Information
This course is part of the Process Safety Management Professional Certificate. Increase your knowledge and effectiveness at managing PSM/RMP programs for your ammonia refrigerated facility, while earning a recognized credential. Course can be taken individually as well.
Course Outline
Day 1
Course Introduction
Refrigeration Systems Overview
- Refrigeration technology alternatives
- Refrigerants and refrigerant selection criteria
- Introduction to system types: direct expansion, flooded, and overfeed
Overview of Refrigerant Properties
- Fundamental properties: pressure, volume, and temperature
- Derived properties: enthalpy, internal energy, and transport
- Refrigerant phases and behavior during phase change
- Latent and sensible energy changes
- Diagrams: pressure vs. enthalpy
- Flash gas concepts
Refrigerant Property Workshop
Safety in Ammonia Refrigeration
- Safety and health issues associated with refrigerants
- Flammability considerations
- Prevention of incidents and accidents
Overview of Process Safety Management and Risk Management Programs
- Applicability
- Key elements of OSHA''s Process Safety Management program
- EPA''s Risk Management Plan rule
Day 2
Machinery Room Safety Practices
- Equipment
- Key safety systems: ammonia detection, ventilation, emergency controls, and eye wash and shower stations
- Related standards
Refrigeration System Components: Compressors
- Technology alternatives
- Configuration: open drive vs. semi-hermetic or hermetic
- Theory of operation screw (single/twin) and reciprocating
- Capacity control/unloading
- Volume ratio concepts
Refrigeration Systems Workshop
- How to identify cycle state points
- How to complete cycle layouts
Refrigeration System Components: Condensers
- Types of heat rejection equipment
- Principles of operation
- Operational considerations
Refrigeration System Components: Valves
- Stop valves
- Check valves
- Regulators
- Expansion valves: thermostatic, electronics, hand, and floats
- Safety relief
Day 3
Refrigeration Cycle Review
Refrigeration System Components: Evaporators
- Feed configurations: DX, flooded, and liquid overfeed
- Air units: ceiling-hung, penthouse/high temperature, and low temperature
- Chillers: plate-and-frame, and shell-and-tube
Refrigeration System Components: Vessels and Pumps
- High-side vessels: high-pressure receiver, thermosiphon pilot, and controlled-pressure receiver
- Low-side vessels: suction traps and transfer stations, recirculators, and surge drums
- Transfer systems
- Liquid refrigerant pumps
Open Discussion
Testimonials
"Excellent content and presentation."
"Now I feel I can safely and comfortably control our plant."
"This course provided and easy, logical explanation of refrigeration basics."
"This was a great class. Both teachers did a tremendous job in sharing their expertise."
"This will help me immediately in my job."
"Exceeded expectations. Direct application to my current responsibilities and gave me plenty to look at and hopefully improve when I return. I'm looking forward to future courses."
"Absolutely worth the time."
Instructors
Todd Jekel
Todd Jekel, PhD, PE is the assistant director of the Industrial Refrigeration Consortium at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Jekel has been actively conducting research on refrigeration systems including vessel design practices, oil separators, and analysis of dehumidification alternatives for cold storage warehouses. He holds degrees from Calvin College and the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Marc Claas
Marc Claas has been an Assistant Researcher with the Industrial Refrigeration Consortium since 2015 and has been involved in industrial refrigeration since 2009. His interests include refrigeration system maintenance requirements, criteria for safe system operation, troubleshooting systems for safe and efficient operation, regulatory compliance in refrigeration systems, and emerging cooling technologies.
His teaching experience includes online operator training programs, and his field experience includes PSM related activities such as PSM audits and PHAs. He also has experience investigating energy efficiency and other operational opportunities.
Mr. Claas holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from UW-Platteville and Master’s of Mechanical Engineering in Thermal Science from U.W. Madison. He is an active member of IIAR.
Douglas Reindl
Douglas Reindl, PhD, PE is a professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering and a Program Director at the Office of Engineering Professional Development at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has extensive experience in mechanical systems – including industrial ammonia refrigeration systems. As the founding director of the Industrial Refrigeration Consortium, he works extensively to improve the safety, efficiency, reliability, and productivity of ammonia refrigeration infrastructure. Dr. Reindl received his BS in mechanical engineering technology from the Milwaukee School of Engineering, MS in mechanical engineering from UW–Madison, and PhD in mechanical engineering from UW–Madison. He is a registered professional engineer in the State of Wisconsin.
Upcoming dates (2)
Mar. 1-5, 2021
$1,395
Oct. 6-8, 2021
Introduction to Ammonia Refrigeration Systems
Location: Online
Course #: RA00369-U445
Fee: $1,395
Fee
- $1,395
-
Fee covers online instruction and course materials.
Credit(s)
- CEU: 2
- PDH: 20
Schedule
Log into web conference: 9:30 AM Central Time each day
Online instruction from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Central Time on:
Monday, March 1, 2021
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Friday, March 5, 2021, 2021
Course Notes
This course is part of the Process Safety Management Professional Certificate. Increase your knowledge and effectiveness at managing PSM/RMP programs for your ammonia refrigerated facility, while earning a recognized credential. Course can be taken individually as well.
Instructor(s)
Marc Claas, Todd Jekel, Douglas ReindlDiscount(s)
Industrial Refrigeration Consortium (IRC) members receive a $200 course discount. EPD will verify your affiliation.
Location
This is an online course.Cancellation Policy
If you cannot attend, please notify us no later than one week before your course begins, and we will refund your fee. Cancellations received after this date and no-shows are subject to a $150 administrative fee. You may enroll a substitute at any time before the course starts.
Introduction to Ammonia Refrigeration Systems
Location: Madison, WI
Course #: RA00369-U452
Fee: $1,395
Fee
- $1,395
-
Fee covers morning and afternoon breaks, scheduled lunches, and course materials
Credit(s)
- CEU: 2
- PDH: 20
Schedule
Registration: 8:00 AM
Class begins: 8:30 AM
Class ends: 2:00 PM on final day
Course Notes
This course is part of the Process Safety Management Professional Certificate. Increase your knowledge and effectiveness at managing PSM/RMP programs for your ammonia refrigerated facility, while earning a recognized credential. Course can be taken individually as well.
Instructor(s)
Todd Jekel, Douglas ReindlDiscount(s)
Industrial Refrigeration Consortium (IRC) members receive a $200 course discount. EPD will verify your affiliation.
Locations
610 Langdon Street
Madison, WI 53703
Cancellation Policy
If you cannot attend, please notify us no later than one week before your course begins, and we will refund your fee. Cancellations received after this date and no-shows are subject to a $150 administrative fee. You may enroll a substitute at any time before the course starts.
Introduction to Ammonia Refrigeration Systems
Course #: RA00369Introduction to Ammonia Refrigeration Systems
Date: Mon. October 05, 2020 – Fri. October 09, 2020ID: RA00369-T909
Fee:
- $1,395
- Fee covers live online course instruction and materials.
- CEU: 2
- PDH: 20
Introduction to Ammonia Refrigeration Systems
Date: Wed. March 04, 2020 – Fri. March 06, 2020ID: RA00369-T908
Fee:
- $1,395
-
Fee covers morning and afternoon breaks, scheduled lunches, and course materials
- CEU: 2
- PDH: 20
Introduction to Ammonia Refrigeration Systems
Date: Wed. October 09, 2019 – Fri. October 11, 2019ID: RA00369-T158
Fee:
- $1,395
-
Fee covers morning and afternoon breaks, scheduled lunches, and course materials
- CEU: 2
- PDH: 20
Introduction to Ammonia Refrigeration Systems
Date: Wed. March 06, 2019 – Fri. March 08, 2019ID: RA00369-T155
Fee:
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