Ammonia Certification Exams → Study Sources / Application

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Ammonia Certifications Available and Suggest Study Materials

R-717 Safety Specialist – 75 Questions
- Ammonia SDS, Ammonia MSDS, OSHA – Ammonia Refrigeration Overview, EPA – Anhydrous Ammonia Refrigeration Manual, Ammonia Data Books, and Ammonia Safety Materials
- ARTS – Ammonia Refrigeration Safety – The Beginnings

R-717 PSM / RMP – 120 Questions
- Study sources – primary
  - OSHA 29CFR1910.119 (Process Safety Management) & EPA 40CFR68 (Risk Management Program)
- Study sources – secondary
  - CCPS – Implementing Process Safety Management
  - Chemical Process Safety – Daniel Crowl
  - Implementing Process Safety Management for Ammonia Refrigeration – GCAP
  - IIAR – PSM/RMP Guidelines
  - RETA – Ammonia Refrigeration Compliance Guidelines
- Other subjects of interest
  - OSHA 29CFR1910.38 – Emergency Action Plan
  - OSHA 29CFR1910.120 – HazWoper
  - OSHA 29CFR1910.132 – PPE
  - OSHA 29CFR1910.134 – Respiratory Protection
  - OSHA 29CFR1910.146 – Confined Space
  - OSHA 29CFR1910.147 – Lock/Out Tag Out
  - OSHA 29CFR1910.155 – Fire Protection
  - OSHA 29CFR1910.165 – Employee Alarm Systems
  - OSHA 29CFR1910.252 – Hot Work
  - OSHA 29CFR1910.1200 – Hazard Communication
  - EPA 40 CFR 355 – Release Notifications
  - OSHA and EPA General Duty
  - DHS – CFATS
  - EPA – Tier II
  - Ammonia Safety

Introduction to Ammonia Refrigeration- 75 Questions
- Study sources
  - ARTS – Ammonia Refrigeration Safety – The Beginnings
  - ARTS – Introduction to Ammonia Refrigeration – Next Steps

R-717 Operator 1 – 125 Questions
- Study sources
  - ARTS – Ammonia Refrigeration Handbook – The Foundation
  - RETA 1
  - Understanding Industrial Refrigeration from the Inside Out – Randy/Jeremy Williams
  - Industrial Refrigeration Handbook – Wil Stoecker
  - TPC 461, 462, 463, and 464
  - HVAC and Refrigeration Systems – Ronnie Auvil
  - Refrigeration Principles, Practice & Performance – Chris Langley
  - Theoretical and Practical Ammonia Refrigeration – Redwood
  - Industrial Refrigeration Best Practices – Cascade Energy

R-717 Operator 2 – 125 Questions
- Study sources
  - RETA 2
  - CRO – Certified Refrigeration Operator: An Advanced Understanding – Jeremy Williams
  - Industrial Refrigeration Handbook – Wil Stoecker
  - TPC 463
  - HVAC and Refrigeration Systems – Ronnie Auvil
  - Refrigeration Principles, Practice & Performance – Chris Langley
  - Theoretical and Practical Ammonia Refrigeration – Redwood

R-717 Operator 3 / Technician One – 125 Questions
- Study Sources
  - RETA 3
  - IIAR Standard 2
  - IIAR Standard 6
  - IIAR Bulletin 108
  - IIAR Bulletin 114
  - IIAR Bulletin 116

R-717 RAGAGEP / Best Practices – 125 Questions

- Study Sources
  - IIAR Standard 1
  - IIAR Standard 2
  - IIAR Standard 3
  - IIAR Standard 4
  - IIAR Standard 5
  - IIAR Standard 6
  - IIAR Standard 7
  - IIAR Standard 8
  - IIAR Standard 9
  - IIAR Bulletin 108
  - IIAR Bulletin 114
  - IIAR Bulletin 116
  - ASHRAE 15
  - ASHRAE 34
  - ASME B31.5
  - ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Section VIII Division 1

Machinery Room Requirements for R-717 Systems – 75 Questions
- Study Sources
  - IIAR 2
  - Machinery Room Requirements

Inspection / Testing / Maintenance for R-717 Systems – 75 Questions
- Study Sources
  - IIAR 6
  - Mechanical Integrity Requirements

Minimum Safety Requirements for R-717 Systems – 75 Questions
- Study Sources
  - IIAR 9
  - Ammonia Safety
  - Process Hazard Evaluations
  - Standard Operating Procedures
  - Mechanical Integrity

Industrial R-744 Technician – 125 Questions
- Study Sources
  - RETA CO2 Handbook
  - IIAR CO2 Databook
  - Natural Refrigerant CO2 – Fornasieri, Zilio, Cecchinato, Corradi, Minetto, and Unviersity of Padova
  - Application Handbook: Industrial Refrigeration Ammonia and CO2 Applications – Danfoss
  - Understanding Industrial Refrigeration from the Inside Out – GCAP
  - RETA 2
  - CRO – Certified Refrigeration Operator: An Advanced Understanding – Jeremy Williams