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The Ammonia Journal
Field-tested guidance on anhydrous and aqueous ammonia removal, written by the crews who do the work.
September 1, 2026 · 5 min read
How REST LLC Helped the LA Fire Department Contain an Ammonia Release
When an ammonia release filled a Los Angeles cold storage warehouse with vapor, LAFD called for a crew that could safely take the charge out of the system. Here is how the operation ran, from first arrival to final draw-down.
Read article →August 16, 2026 · 6 min read
Ammonia Removal from Wastewater: A Guide for California Industrial Plants
Wastewater with high ammonia levels can violate discharge permits and harm receiving waters. Here is how industrial facilities in California remove ammonia from wastewater — and when to call a licensed removal service.
Read article →June 18, 2026 · 6 min read
How an Anhydrous Pump Out Actually Works, Step by Step
The push/pull method moves liquid and vapor anhydrous ammonia out of a system without venting it to atmosphere. Here is what happens on site, from survey to final draw-down.
Read article →June 30, 2026 · 5 min read
Anhydrous vs. Aqueous Ammonia: What the Difference Means for Removal
One is a pressurized liquefied gas. The other is a water solution in an atmospheric tank. The removal procedures share almost nothing but the name.
Read article →July 14, 2026 · 7 min read
Decommissioning an Ammonia Refrigeration System Without Surprises
Retiring an ammonia plant is mostly a sequencing problem. Get the order wrong and you stall demolition, blow the schedule, or create a release.
Read article →July 28, 2026 · 5 min read
Ammonia Leak Emergency Response: The First 30 Minutes
The decisions made in the first thirty minutes of an ammonia release determine whether it stays a maintenance issue or becomes an incident.
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