In the Food and Beverage Industry, cooling is an important process. In refrigeration plants, Ammonia (NH3) is used as the coolant. It is an efficient coolant thanks to its thermodynamic properties, which allow it to generate cooling powers with an extremely low energy consumption. Each year, over 130 million tonnes of Ammonia are used globally which makes it one of the most manufactured chemicals in the industry. Also, the substance is recommended from an environmental perspective. However Ammonia is toxic, and involves considerable risks when used as a coolant in industrial plants. Watch to learn how Dräger can protect and support you against Ammonia exposure.