Protection and Prevention from Dust Explosions in Bucket Elevators
A global provider of bespoke explosion vents and flameless venting units for bucket elevators warns process industries of the dangers of dust explosions originating from the commonly used bucket elevator.
Fike UK, based in Kent, urges companies to ensure appropriate equipment and technologies are in place to mitigate the disastrous effects caused by grain elevator explosions. (Read More)
Ashland first out with Leonova Diamond IS in Benelux
Ashland Industries Nederland takes the help of Leonova Diamond IS in its efforts to meet the strict environmental and safety requirements imposed on so-called BRZO companies in the Netherlands.
Ashland is a worldwide specialty chemicals company. One of its largest production facilities for cellulose derivatives is located in Zwijndrecht on the outskirts of Rotterdam in the Netherlands. This Ashland plant is a long-standing SPM customer, using various (Read More)
New AUMA Solutions For Oil And Gas Applications
AUMA has developed new actuation solutions for a range of specialised oil and gas applications, including an innovative approach for lift plug valves.
These shut-off valves are widely adopted in high temperature, high pressure applications and for the conduction of media containing solids. (Read More)
FLIR Systems Is Marking Its Return To Maintec With An Impressive Display Of New Technology.
The company is by far the market leader, a position that is underpinned by its continued and high commitment to research and development. In the last year alone, the company applied for 60 patents and many of these innovations are featured in the two new series of thermal imaging cameras that will be introduced at the show. (Read More)
New ATEX and IECEx Intrinsically Safe Infrared Temperature Sensor
The new ExTemp series of intrinsically safe infrared temperature sensors from Calex Electronics is designed for use in ATEX and IECEx explosive atmospheres up to and including Zone 0 (gas) and Zone 20 (dust), in conjunction with a suitable safety barrier or isolator. (Read More)
Leak Detection on Hydrogen Cooled Turbogenerators
FLIR Systems reports on how its FLIR GF343 Optical Gas Imaging camera is being used for monitoring leak detection on Hydrogen cooled turbogenerators.
Hydrogen cooled generators, used in power stations for electricity production, are very carefully monitored for their Hydrogen concentration for safe and efficient operation. There is a constant effort to monitor and maintain any leaks, not only for operational efficiency but also from a (Read More)
Are you preparing your business for the winter season?
At this time of year we notice our clients getting ready for the cold season and as a result, the demand for our hazardous area air warmers increases. Our customers most commonly use these heaters to protect enclosures, cabinets, rooms or stores. (Read More)
Nederman Launches New Media Filtration System
To control light airborne dust/smoke in potentially hazardous environments, Nederman has now developed its new MF 12-15media filtration system.
The cost effective solution has been designed for free hanging applications to control light airborne particulate. The new MF12-15 units are ideal for applications that include the removal of diesel smoke, grinding dust, welding fumes and other airborne contaminants. (Read More)
No Matter How Challenging, Keep the Ore Flowing
Abrasion can create one of the most arduous service environments and remains a major challenge for mining operators, going from mineral excavation to metal refining.
It is one of the most common problems for hydraulic transport systems operating at high throughput rates and conveying velocities, and it can lead to premature failure causing lengthy downtimes and significant revenue loss. (Read More)
Drive your insurer to REDUCE your premiums!
IAMTech and BakerRisk have teamed up to produce a ground breaking risk management software solution for the Oil, Gas, Power and Chemical industries – ‘IAMRisk’.
IAMRisk allows your single plant or entire asset portfolio to quickly determine the quality of fire risk for a range of asset types – Oil Refinery, Onshore Terminal, Offshore Gas and Oil Platforms; enabling improved safety, risk reduction and insurance premium reduction. (Read More)
