Building Confidence Through Ammonia Refrigeration Training

Two days. Real-world instruction. A complete view of ammonia refrigeration.

Operating an industrial ammonia refrigeration system requires more than awareness—it requires understanding. Bassett Ammonia360™ is a hands-on, real-world training program designed to give operators, maintenance teams, and facility leaders a practical, complete view of ammonia refrigeration systems so they can operate more confidently, safely, and effectively.

This immersive training combines foundational knowledge with real-world system behavior, equipment operation, and industry best practices—delivered by professionals who work with these systems every day.

Why Ammonia360™

• Build confidence in system operation
• Improve safety awareness and risk recognition
• Better understand equipment, controls, and system behavior
• Make more informed day-to-day decisions
• Support reliability, compliance, and uptime

Course Overview

A comprehensive, hands-on training experience designed to build real-world knowledge and confidence.

Duration: 2 Days + Optional Day 3 (PSM)
Location: Bassett Mechanical – Kaukauna, WI
Time: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Upcoming Training Dates

• September 22–24, 2026 (Class Full)
• March 16 – 18, 2027

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What You’ll Learn

Day 1: Foundations of Ammonia Refrigeration

Day 1 focuses on building a strong understanding of ammonia refrigeration fundamentals and safe system operation.

• Ammonia Awareness & Safety
  Properties, hazards, exposure recognition, and safe operating behaviors
• Refrigeration Fundamentals
  The “why” behind the refrigeration cycle and normal system operation
• The Basic Refrigeration Cycle
  Compression, condensation, expansion, and evaporation explained through real-world system behavior
• System Overview
  How components work together and how operator actions impact performance

Day 2: System Components, Operations, and Safety

Day 2 builds on the foundation with deeper insight into equipment, controls, and incident prevention.

• Compressor types: single screw, twin screw, and reciprocating
• Screw compressor oil recirculation and loading/unloading
• Evaporative condenser designs, operation, and best practices
• Evaporator designs and applications
• Hot gas defrost best practices and common system incidents
• Ammonia valve operation, types, and applications
• Ammonia pump types and applications

Optional Day 3: Process Safety Management (PSM)

A practical overview of OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA Risk Management Program (RMP) requirements.

• The purpose and intent of PSM/RMP—and why it matters
• Key elements such as operating procedures, mechanical integrity, training, and incident investigation
• How PSM ties directly to day-to-day operations
• Common PSM gaps seen in real facilities
• Roles and responsibilities across teams

Taught by Field-Proven Professionals

Training is led by Bassett’s RETA-authorized instructor and experienced industrial refrigeration professionals who work with ammonia systems every day in the field—not just in a classroom.

Participants gain practical insight grounded in real-world experience, not theory alone.

Who Should Attend

• Operators and maintenance technicians (new or experienced)
• Supervisors and reliability or maintenance leads
• Safety or EHS professionals
• Anyone responsible for ammonia system safety, reliability, and uptime

A Complete View of Your System

Bassett Ammonia360™ goes beyond basic training by connecting classroom learning to real-world application—helping your team better understand system behavior, recognize risks, and respond with confidence.

Participants leave with a clearer understanding of how ammonia refrigeration systems work and how their role directly impacts safety and performance.

Ready to Learn More?

Whether you’re looking to strengthen system understanding, improve safety awareness, or support more confident day-to-day operation, Bassett Ammonia360™ provides the knowledge and perspective your team needs.

Request more information today to learn about registration, availability, and whether this training is the right fit for your facility.

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