Environment & Safety
HP Automation Safety: IEC 61511 – Momentum for change in 2007
Many good things are happening in the world of functional safety. At the top of the list is the acceptance and adoption of IEC 61511 by companies of the hydrocarbon processing industries. ANSI – ..
Develop a 'real-time' emissions monitoring strategy for your facility
An advanced environmental data management system is a possible solution to comply with strict air pollution regulations
Protect anion resin from biofouling
Good treatment practices can prevent this serious problem
Avoid equipment failure with erosion prediction tools
Advanced computational fluid dynamics models can accurately simulate corrosion incidents for processing equipment
Multi-layered holistic protection promotes plant productivity and safety
A hazard study is not a discrete event, but the starting point to improve overall availability
Process safety concerns can arise when using refurbished or new-surplus equipment
This basic knowledge can help mitigate potential hazards and improve regulatory compliance issues
New developments in portable infrared camera technology
Using these devices can improve facility safety and the bottom line
Digital approaches to safety instrumented systems provide faster ROI
Automated testing and monitoring increase safety and lower costs
Select the best protection method for electrical apparatus in hazardous areas
Here are the trade-offs between safety and cost-of-ownership
Calculating settle-out pressure in compressor loops
Simple procedure can be used to help determine piping and equipment design pressures into process loops
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- China's Sinopec establishes four business units in major overhaul 7/15
- Japan refiners to diversify crude sources, explore support for Hormuz bypass routes 7/15
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