Rochester Meat Co. - Executive Summary |
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Rochester Meat Co 1825 7th St. NW Rochester, MN 55901 Process: This facility is a food processing plant that runs a continuous operation. The regulated substance under the RMP ruling is Anhydrous Ammonia which is used in the refrigeration system. This is a closed loop system to maintain temperature in the facility production and storage areas. Worst Case Scenario: The worst case scenario release to toxic endpoint was determined using the RMP Comp guidance for anhydrous ammonia. The scenario was based on the following criteria: Vessel: Control Pressure Receiver Amount Released: 4,250 lbs Duration of release: 10 minutes Release Rate: 425 lbs/mins Wind Speed: 1.5 meters/sec Atmospheric stability: F Topography: Urban Based on RMPComp the toxic endpoint for this worst case scenario is 0.30 miles. Alternative Release Case Scenario: The alternative release case scenario release to toxic endpoint was determined using the R MP Comp guidance for anhydrous ammonia. The scenario was based on the following criteria: Scenario: Relief Valve failure on Pilot Receiver Orifice Size: 1/2" Release Rate: 45 lbs/min Duration of Release: 10 minutes Amount Released: 450 lbs Wind Speed: 1.5 meters/sec Atmospheric stability: F Topography: Urban Based on RMPComp the toxic endpoint for this worst case scenario is 0.10 miles. Rochester Meat Co. is implementing there PSM program to assure the ammonia system is ran in a safe and efficient manner. In implementing the PSM program Rochester Meat wil establish written operating porcedures and maintenance procedures to maintain the ammonia system. Also Rochester Meat will outline a training program to assure that all effected employees are properly trained on the ammonia system. Rochester Meat Co. is very dedicated to aligning there operation of the ammonia system to meet all of th e regulations under the OSHA and EPA rulings regarding anhydrous ammonia. |