Overview of

ANSI/IIAR 6-2019

Standard for Inspection, Testing, and

Maintenance of Closed-Circuit
Ammonia Refrigeration Systems

Presented by: Peter Thomas, P.E.

 WHY
STANDARD
6?
 ITM
Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance
History of IIAR 6
 ◦ IIAR Bulletin No. 110 §6.4.2 [emphasis mine]:
◦ The system should be checked regularly for the
presence of non-condensable gases which should be
purged as necessary from the receiver(s) and/or

IIAR Bulletins
condenser(s), preferably into a noncondensable gas
remover or purger but alternatively into water. Where
an automatic purger is fitted, its correct operation
should be monitored. If there is a large accumulation of
noncondensable gases the reason should be
investigated and the cause should be corrected.
 IIAR 1
Definitions

IIAR 3 Valves

IIAR 2 IIAR 4
Design Installation

IIAR 6
Inspection, IIAR 8
Testing, and Decomm.
Maintenance

IIAR 9
IIAR 7
IIAR 5 Start- Existing
Operating
Up Systems (in
Procedures
development)
 IIAR 1
Definitions

IIAR 3 Valves

IIAR 2 IIAR 4
Design Installation

IIAR 6
Inspection, IIAR 8
Testing, and Decomm.
Maintenance

IIAR 9
IIAR 7
IIAR 5 Start- Existing
Operating
Up Systems (in
Procedures
development)
 1 – Purpose, Scope, and Applic.

2 – Definitions

3 – Reference Standards

Part 1 –
General
4 – Program Administration

5 – General

6 – Compressors

7 – Pumps

8 – Condensers

9 – Evaporators

10 – Vessels

11 – Piping

12 – Safety Systems
IIAR 6

13 – Overpressure Protection Devices

14 - Purgers
Part 2 – Program Requirement

15 – Ammonia and Secondary Coolants

A – Explanatory Material

B – Safety Checklists

C – Water Contamination

D – Avoiding Abnormal Pressure/Shock

E – Risk-Based ITM
Part 3 Appendices

F - References
Compliance
Schedule [§4.1.3]
• An owner shall be in compliance with
this standard when it is adopted by the
authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) or
when it is adopted by the owner,
whichever is first.
Purpose [§1.1]

• This standard specifies

minimum requirements
for inspection, testing,
and maintenance for
closed-circuit ammonia
refrigeration systems.
Scope [§1.2]
• Record keeping, inspection, testing, and
maintenance of closed-circuit ammonia
refrigeration systems and ancillary
equipment shall comply with this standard.
This standard addresses equipment that is
common to stationary closed-circuit
ammonia refrigeration systems. Due to
variations in system design and installation
criteria, some systems will not include
each type of equipment that this standard
addresses.
Responsibility for
Compliance
[§4.1.1]
• The owner or owner’s
designated representative shall
be responsible for overseeing
and ensuring that inspection,
testing, and maintenance is
performed in accordance with
the requirements of this
standard.
 1 – Purpose, Scope, and Applic.

2 – Definitions

3 – Reference Standards

Part 1 –
General
4 – Program Administration

5 – General

6 – Compressors

7 – Pumps

8 – Condensers

9 – Evaporators

10 – Vessels

11 – Piping

12 – Safety Systems
IIAR 6

13 – Overpressure Protection Devices

14 - Purgers
Part 2 – Program Requirement

15 – Ammonia and Secondary Coolants

A – Explanatory Material

B – Safety Checklists

C – Water Contamination

D – Avoiding Abnormal Pressure/Shock

E – Risk-Based ITM
Part 3 Appendices

F - References
IIAR Bulletin No. 109 IIAR Standard 6
IIAR Bulletin No. 109 IIAR Standard 6
IIAR Bulletin No. 109 IIAR Standard 6
IIAR Bulletin No. 109 IIAR Standard 6
IIAR Bulletin No. 109 IIAR Standard 6
IIAR Bulletin No. 109 IIAR Standard 6
IIAR Bulletin No. 109 IIAR Standard 6
IIAR Bulletin No. 109 IIAR Standard 6
 PSM Mechanical
IIAR 6 Integrity
Requirements
ANSI/IIAR 6- The owner or owner’s designated representative shall ensure an inspection,
testing, and maintenance program is developed to reduce the probability of an
2019 §5.1 ammonia release.

Title 8 The employer shall establish and implement written procedures to maintain the
§5189(j)(1)(A) ongoing integrity of process equipment and appurtenances.
IIAR 6 Title 8 §5189(j)(2)D)

Date of the inspection or test Date of Inspection

Name of the individual or individuals who performed the inspection or test Name of person who performed
inspection or test
Serial number or other identifier of the equipment on which the inspection or test was Serial number or other identifier
performed
Description of the inspection or test performed

Recommended corrective action(s) for each deficiency identified

Description of corrective action(s) for each deficiency identified

Identification of each designated responsible person assigned and authorized to remedy each
deficiency identified
Results based on the conditions at commencement of the inspection or test, including
instrumentation readings
Expected activation set points (+/-) including a functional description of the control logic

Results based on the conditions after completion of the inspection or test, including
instrumentation readings
Expected completion date(s)

Actual completion date(s)

Period Calendar Basis Runtime Basis (hours)
Daily Occurring once per 24 hours. 24
Weekly Occurring once per calendar week. 168
Monthly Occurring once per calendar month. 730
Quarterly Occurring four times per year. The minimum period between ITM tasks 2,190
is 2 months.The maximum is 4 months.
Semiannual Occurring twice per 12 consecutive months.The minimum period 4,380
between ITM tasks is 4 months.The maximum is 8 months.
Annual Occurring once per year. The minimum period between ITM tasks is 9 8,760
months.The maximum is 15 months.
Biennial (Two Years) Occurring once every other year. The minimum period between ITM 17,520
tasks is 21 months.The maximum is 27 months.
Three Years Occurring once every 36 months.The minimum period between ITM 26,280
tasks is 30 months.The maximum is 42 months.
Five Years Occurring once every 60 months.The minimum period between ITM 43,800
tasks is 54 months.The maximum is 66 months.
Ten Years Occurring once every 120 months. The minimum period between ITM 87,600
tasks is 108 months.The maximum is 132 months.
Period Calendar Basis Runtime Basis (hours)
Daily Occurring once per 24 hours. 24
Weekly Occurring once per calendar week. 168
Monthly Occurring once per calendar month. 730
Quarterly Occurring four times per year. The minimum period between ITM tasks 2,190
is 2 months.The maximum is 4 months.
Semiannual Occurring twice per 12 consecutive months.The minimum period 4,380
between ITM tasks is 4 months.The maximum is 8 months.
Annual Occurring once per year. The minimum period between ITM tasks is 9 8,760
months.The maximum is 15 months.
Biennial (Two Years) Occurring once every other year. The minimum period between ITM 17,520
tasks is 21 months.The maximum is 27 months.
Three Years Occurring once every 36 months.The minimum period between ITM 26,280
tasks is 30 months.The maximum is 42 months.
Five Years Occurring once every 60 months.The minimum period between ITM 43,800
tasks is 54 months.The maximum is 66 months.
Ten Years Occurring once every 120 months. The minimum period between ITM 87,600
tasks is 108 months.The maximum is 132 months.
Period Calendar Basis Runtime Basis (hours)
Daily Occurring once per 24 hours. 24
Weekly Occurring once per calendar week. 168
Monthly Occurring once per calendar month. 730
Quarterly Occurring four times per year. The minimum period between ITM tasks 2,190
is 2 months.The maximum is 4 months.
Semiannual Occurring twice per 12 consecutive months.The minimum period 4,380
between ITM tasks is 4 months.The maximum is 8 months.
Annual Occurring once per year. The minimum period between ITM tasks is 9 8,760
months.The maximum is 15 months.
Biennial (Two Years) Occurring once every other year. The minimum period between ITM 17,520
tasks is 21 months.The maximum is 27 months.
Three Years Occurring once every 36 months.The minimum period between ITM 26,280
tasks is 30 months.The maximum is 42 months.
Five Years Occurring once every 60 months.The minimum period between ITM 43,800
tasks is 54 months.The maximum is 66 months.
Ten Years Occurring once every 120 months. The minimum period between ITM 87,600
tasks is 108 months.The maximum is 132 months.
Frequencies
◦ D – Daily ◦ 10 - Ten Years
◦ W – Weekly ◦ WA - Where
Applicable
◦ M – Monthly
◦ NA - Not Applicable
◦ Q – Quarterly
◦ NR - Not Required
◦ S – Semiannual
◦ A – Annual
◦ B - Biennial,
◦ 3 - Three Years
◦ 5 - Five Years
Frequencies
◦ D – Daily ◦ 10 - Ten Years
◦ W – Weekly ◦ WA - Where
Applicable
◦ M – Monthly
◦ NA - Not Applicable
◦ Q – Quarterly
◦ NR - Not Required
◦ S – Semiannual
◦ A – Annual
◦ B - Biennial,
◦ 3 - Three Years
◦ 5 - Five Years
ITM Task Description Frequency ITM Task Frequency

Inspection Screw Recip Rotary Vane Inspection Screw Recip Rotary Vane

a) Runtime hours WA-D WA-D WA-D q) Drive guard in place D D D

b) Suction pressure D D D r) Foundation solid, in place, and free A A A

from evidence of deterioration
c) Discharge pressure D D D
s) Visually inspect mounting bolts are in A A A
d) Oil pressure D D D place
t) Visually inspect metal surfaces for A A A
e) Oil temperature D WA-D D
pitting or surface damage
f) Discharge temperature D WA-D D u) Visually inspect coupling for wear A WA-A WA-A
g) Verify oil levels are adequate D D D v) Visually inspect starter connections A A A
and associated timers and relays
h) Oil filter differential pressure D WA-D NA
w) Operation of oil heaters A A A
i) Oil leaks D D D
x) Operation of unloader M M M
j) Lubricator oil level and drip rate NA NA D
y) Visually inspect alignment of A A A
k) Jacket cooling oil level NA NA D compressor-motor drive shaft
l) Determine shaft seal leak rate WA-W WA-W WA-W Testing Screw Recip Rotary Vane

m) Indicator of Compressor Capacity D WA-D WA-D Test safety shutdowns:

n) Motor amperage (current) D WA-D WA-D a) Low suction pressure cutout A A A

o) Recorded Alarms and Shutdowns D WA-D WA-D b) High discharge pressure cutout A A A
(HPCO)
p) Free from abnormal sounds and D D D See Section 6.1.1
excessive vibration
ITM Task Description Frequency ITM Task Frequency

Inspection Screw Recip Rotary Vane Inspection Screw Recip Rotary Vane

a) Runtime hours WA-D WA-D WA-D q) Drive guard in place D D D

b) Suction pressure D D D r) Foundation solid, in place, and free A A A

from evidence of deterioration
c) Discharge pressure D D D
s) Visually inspect mounting bolts are in A A A
d) Oil pressure D D D place
t) Visually inspect metal surfaces for A A A
e) Oil temperature D WA-D D
pitting or surface damage
f) Discharge temperature D WA-D D u) Visually inspect coupling for wear A WA-A WA-A
g) Verify oil levels are adequate D D D v) Visually inspect starter connections A A A
and associated timers and relays
h) Oil filter differential pressure D WA-D NA
w) Operation of oil heaters A A A
i) Oil leaks D D D
x) Operation of unloader M M M
j) Lubricator oil level and drip rate NA NA D
y) Visually inspect alignment of A A A
k) Jacket cooling oil level NA NA D compressor-motor drive shaft
l) Determine shaft seal leak rate WA-W WA-W WA-W Testing Screw Recip Rotary Vane

m) Indicator of Compressor Capacity D WA-D WA-D Test safety shutdowns:

n) Motor amperage (current) D WA-D WA-D a) Low suction pressure cutout A A A

o) Recorded Alarms and Shutdowns D WA-D WA-D b) High discharge pressure cutout A A A
(HPCO)
p) Free from abnormal sounds and D D D See Section 6.1.1
excessive vibration
ITM Task Description Frequency ITM Task Frequency

Inspection Screw Recip Rotary Vane Inspection Screw Recip Rotary Vane

a) Runtime hours WA-D WA-D WA-D q) Drive guard in place D D D

b) Suction pressure D D D r) Foundation solid, in place, and free A A A

from evidence of deterioration
c) Discharge pressure D D D
s) Visually inspect mounting bolts are in A A A
d) Oil pressure D D D place
t) Visually inspect metal surfaces for A A A
e) Oil temperature D WA-D D
pitting or surface damage
f) Discharge temperature D WA-D D u) Visually inspect coupling for wear A WA-A WA-A
g) Verify oil levels are adequate D D D v) Visually inspect starter connections A A A
and associated timers and relays
h) Oil filter differential pressure D WA-D NA
w) Operation of oil heaters A A A
i) Oil leaks D D D
x) Operation of unloader M M M
j) Lubricator oil level and drip rate NA NA D
y) Visually inspect alignment of A A A
k) Jacket cooling oil level NA NA D compressor-motor drive shaft
l) Determine shaft seal leak rate WA-W WA-W WA-W Testing Screw Recip Rotary Vane

m) Indicator of Compressor Capacity D WA-D WA-D Test safety shutdowns:

n) Motor amperage (current) D WA-D WA-D a) Low suction pressure cutout A A A

o) Recorded Alarms and Shutdowns D WA-D WA-D b) High discharge pressure cutout A A A
(HPCO)
p) Free from abnormal sounds and D D D See Section 6.1.1
excessive vibration
ITM Task Description Frequency ITM Task Frequency

Inspection Screw Recip Rotary Vane Inspection Screw Recip Rotary Vane

a) Runtime hours WA-D WA-D WA-D q) Drive guard in place D D D

b) Suction pressure D D D r) Foundation solid, in place, and free A A A

from evidence of deterioration
c) Discharge pressure D D D
s) Visually inspect mounting bolts are in A A A
d) Oil pressure D D D place
t) Visually inspect metal surfaces for A A A
e) Oil temperature D WA-D D
pitting or surface damage
f) Discharge temperature D WA-D D u) Visually inspect coupling for wear A WA-A WA-A
g) Verify oil levels are adequate D D D v) Visually inspect starter connections A A A
and associated timers and relays
h) Oil filter differential pressure D WA-D NA
w) Operation of oil heaters A A A
i) Oil leaks D D D
x) Operation of unloader M M M
j) Lubricator oil level and drip rate NA NA D
y) Visually inspect alignment of A A A
k) Jacket cooling oil level NA NA D compressor-motor drive shaft
l) Determine shaft seal leak rate WA-W WA-W WA-W Testing Screw Recip Rotary Vane

m) Indicator of Compressor Capacity D WA-D WA-D Test safety shutdowns:

n) Motor amperage (current) D WA-D WA-D a) Low suction pressure cutout A A A

o) Recorded Alarms and Shutdowns D WA-D WA-D b) High discharge pressure cutout A A A
(HPCO)
p) Free from abnormal sounds and D D D See Section 6.1.1
excessive vibration
 DAILY
INSPECTIONS

Record compressor
runtime (hours)
 DAILY
INSPECTIONS

Record compressor
suction pressure
DAILY INSPECTIONS
Record compressor discharge pressure
 DAILY
INSPECTIONS

Record compressor oil

pressure
 DAILY
INSPECTIONS

Record compressor oil

temperature
 DAILY
INSPECTIONS

Record compressor
discharge temperature
 DAILY INSPECTIONS
Record compressor oil filter differential pressure
 DAILY
INSPECTIONS

Record compressor motor

amperage
 DAILY
INSPECTIONS

Record compressor alarms

and shutdowns
 DAILY
INSPECTIONS

Verify oil levels are

adequate
DAILY INSPECTIONS
Check for oil leaks
 DAILY INSPECTIONS
Check lubricator oil level and drip rate
 DAILY
INSPECTIONS

Check compressor for

unusual vibration
 WEEKLY
INSPECTIONS

Check shaft seal drip rate

 ANNUAL
INSPECTIONS

Check that foundation is

solid
 ANNUAL
INSPECTIONS

Check mounting bolts for

tightness
 ANNUAL INSPECTIONS
Visually inspect metal surfaces for pitting or surface damage
 ANNUAL
INSPECTIONS

Visually inspect coupling

for wear
 ANNUAL
INSPECTIONS

Visually inspect starter

connections and
associated timers and
relays
ANNUAL INSPECTIONS
Inspect operation of oil heaters
 MONTHLY
INSPECTIONS

Inspect operation of
unloader
 ANNUAL
INSPECTIONS

Inspect alignment of
motor drive shaft
 ANNUAL TESTS

Test low suction pressure

cutout
 ANNUAL TESTS
Test high discharge pressure cutout
 ANNUAL TESTS
Test high discharge temperature cutout
ANNUAL TESTS

Test low oil pressure

cutout
ANNUAL TESTS

Test high liquid level

cutout
MAINTENANCE

Add oil (as needed)

MAINTENANCE

Change oil filter (as

indicated by ΔP, runtime
hours, oil analysis)
MAINTENANCE

Clean external oil pump

(5-Years)
MAINTENANCE

Oil Analysis (annual)

MAINTENANCE

Align external oil pump

shaft (5-years)
 MAINTENANCE
Change oil (oil analysis, runtime, or annual)
MAINTENANCE

Verify coupling bolts are

tight (annual)
MAINTENANCE

Replace shaft seal (as

needed)
MAINTENANCE

Measure (hot)
compressor-motor drive
shaft alignment (annual)
 MAINTENANCE
Lubricate compressor and external oil pump electric motor bearings (semi-
annual)
 MAINTENANCE

Remove electrical
connection box and check
motor leads and insulation
(annual)
 MAINTENANCE
Verify integrity of control power (annual)
 MAINTENANCE
Verify integrity of starter connections (annual)
MAINTENANCE

Calibrate pressure and

temperature cutout
switches (annual)
 MAINTENANCE
Inspect for rotor axial play in motor driven rotor shaft (annual)
MAINTENANCE

Inspect pistons, rings, and

plate valves (5-years)
MAINTENANCE

Inspect vanes (5-years)

MAINTENANCE

Check belt tension

(annual)
MAINTENANCE

Check pulley hub

connections (annual)
 MAINTENANCE

Check electrical wiring for

hot spots (annual)