Ammonia when used as a refrigerant is valuable because of its high efficiency, due to its high latent heat of vaporization value. It is, however, a hazardous substance. Which of the following properties is associated with ammonia?
• Ammonia (NH₃) as a refrigerant – common uses and safety data • Difference between toxicity, flammability, and explosiveness • How safety data sheets (SDS) describe ammonia’s hazards
• Think about how ammonia is handled on board: What kind of personal protective equipment (PPE) and ventilation are required when working around ammonia systems? • If there is a leak in an ammonia refrigeration system, what are the main immediate dangers to personnel and the ship? • Does ammonia need special precautions regarding ignition sources, confined spaces, or both?
• Check whether ammonia is classified as toxic and what exposure does to the human body (eyes, lungs, skin). • Check whether ammonia is considered flammable, and under what concentration ranges in air. • Check whether ammonia is directly classified as explosive, or whether it only becomes explosive under special conditions, and how that compares with the other hazards listed.
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