1% concentration of Ammonia is equal to what in PPM? - ANSWER 10,000 PPM
Ammonia is what on a PH scale? - ANSWER 11.6
Fill in the blanks: More than _____ pounds released of ammonia in _____ hours is a
reportable release. - ANSWER 100, 24
What are the four primary types of injury that can occur due to exposure to ammonia? -
ANSWER Thermal burns, dehydration burns, respiratory damage, and chemical
burns.
What is the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) set forth by Federal OSHA for ammonia in
PPM? - ANSWER 50
Fill in the blank: The PEL tells an operator that they must put on a ____-_____ ___
_________ __________ if they want to stay in that atmosphere. - ANSWER full
faced air purifying respirator (APR)
What is the IDLH (immediately dangerous to life and health) set forth by Federal OSHA for
ammonia in PPM? - ANSWER 300
What is the LEL (lower explosive limit) for ammonia in percentage? - ANSWER 15
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, What is the LEL (lower explosive limit) for ammonia in PPM? - ANSWER 150,000
What is the UEL (upper explosive limit) for ammonia in percentage? - ANSWER 28
What is the UEL (upper explosive limit) for ammonia in PPM? - ANSWER 280,000
What is the NFPA diamond for ammonia outdoors? - ANSWER Health 3,
Flammability 1, Reactivity 0
What is the NFPA diamond for ammonia in an enclosed space? - ANSWER Health 3,
Flammability 3, Reactivity 0
What colors correspond on the NFPA diamond for ammonia to health, flammability, and
reactivity? - ANSWER Blue, red, yellow
Can an operator wear contact lenses at work? - ANSWER No
Fill in the blank: When liquid ammonia is trapped in a vessel or pipe that is completely full, a
temperature rise can cause an effect called ___________ _________. -
ANSWER Hydrostatic expansion
What are the two primary ways of finding small ammonia leaks? - ANSWER Sulfur
stick and pH or litmus paper
Fill in the blank: An operator must flush the body or eyes for a minimum of __ minutes when
exposed to ammonia. - ANSWER 15
What is tonnage? - ANSWER heat transfer in BTUs per time
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