Environment & Safety
HP Insight: Technology update
ISA held its international exhibition and conference in Houston, Oct. 19–22, 1998. As with most international technical forums, four days was too short to cover the entire show. But why should pr..
HPIn SHE: Ten questions on SHE
Recently, I stayed in a hotel where, besides the traditional mint on the pillow, several magazines were provided for guests' entertainment. One magazine had a title similar to: Viking! The New Magazin..
HPIn SHE: Risk and responsibility*
Risk is poorly understood by the general public and by many engineers. It is typified by two extreme attitudes that I call the Two Bomb and the Black Helicopter. The Two Bomb attitude is derived from ..
How much safety is enough?
Using a risk-based approach on processing systems, engineers can cost-effectively meet required safeguards without compromising operating safety
Design a safe, in-compliance relief valve
A workable scheme can satisfy management, plant personnel and regulating agencies that the system is properly designed and maintained
Industry initiative addresses 'abnormal events'
Research is developing technologies that mitigate unexpected process upsets – the ASM story
Use dry gas seals on cracked gas applications
Olefins operator reduces maintenance costs by installing MACT sealing systems on compressors
Revise aboveground storage tank inspections
Quick review highlights recent addendums to API 653
Calculate water in combustion air
A simple procedure estimates combustion-air moisture from wet- and dry-bulb temperatures
HP Insight: Wanted: Innovative solutions to common problems
While preparing the 1999 editorial calendar, the HP editorial staff debated over the subjects covered for the magazine's special reports. A contentious argument ensued over loss prevention (LP). Do we..
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