RADIUM COOPERATIVE COMPANY - Executive Summary |
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RADIUM COOPERATIVE RT 2 BOX 149 RADIUM, KANSAS 67550 THE FACILITY POLICY The board, management and employees of the Radium Coop Inc. are commited to the prevention of any accidental releases of anhydrous ammonia. If an accidental release should occur, the facility is prepared to work with local emergency response personnel to mitigate any release and minimize the impact of the release to the local surroundings. FACILITY INFORMATION *Anhydrous ammonia is received, stored and distributed for sale to growers. *The maxium quantity of stored anhydrous ammonia would be 132,000 pounds. WORST CASE RELEASE SCENARIO The worst case release of anhydrous ammonia would be the release from the largest vessel identified as holding 79,000 pounds of anhydrous ammonia liquified under pressure by design standards. By using RMP Comp it was determined that a release of this would meet the endpoint of 4.2 miles. The impact would be on residents of about 55 people. ALTERNATIVE RELEASE CASE SCENARIO Th e alternative case release of anhydrous ammonia was to demonstrate a ruptured anhydrous transfer hose while off loading. The case would show a release of 11908 pounds of ammonia over a 2 minute period with an effect of a reading of 2.5 miles to the toxic endpoint. Estimated receptors would be 30 people. HAZARD ASSESSMENT It was found that there has been no accidents or reportable off-premisee release at this facility. The emergency response program is on file with the Local Emergency Planning Coordinator. Safety improvement is an ongoing process at the Radium Coop. Evaluations of anhydrous ammonia are periodically performed to assess the safety of our equipment. |