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Safety


Wellhead outlet for use in hotter wells

Outlet re-engineered to operate safely in the higher temperatures typically generated by the majority of high pressure, high temperature wells
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Technical Report advises on nanotechnology safety

A new Technical Report, ISO/TR 12885:2008, describes health and safety practices in occupational settings relevant to nanotechnologies
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Economical reaction optimisation in flow chemistry

Multiple Experiment Package integrates the FlowSyn reactor with a Gilson FC203B or FC204 fraction collector to produce a compact system MORE »

Hydrostatic level measurement in difficult access areas

Transmitter with an integral remote housing (up to a distance of 10m) allows commissioning, adjustment and viewing to be carried out at a potentially safer place of work MORE »

// - Water-powered dosing pumps with no metal parts

// - Cryogenic seal for radar level sensors

// - Co-ordinate control of multiple offshore platforms

// - Rugged Ethernet switches for extreme environments

// - High-performance sealing withstands heat stresses of plasma display panels

// - Modular electronics housing system for individual electronics assemblies

// - Software impacts on design for multi-core processors in single chip

// - Measuring ocean currents for efficient seismic surveys

// - Seismic package has 'extreme' channel count point-receiver

// - Seismic power source ups geohazard survey efficiency

// - More features for Aprol process control system

// - New heavy-lift offshore crane

// - Composite technology: repairs and maintenance wrapped up

// - System enables monitoring and control at multiple platforms

// - Repairing and strengthening of ageing offshore structures

// - Coriolis metering solution to measurement of bunker fuel

// - How to drive a modern coke cutting system

// - Tank farm operators show new confidence in fieldbus

// - Meeting the challenge of deep-water in-line inspection

// - StatoilHydro publishes report into Norwegian rig's oil spill

// - Containerised and skid-mounted tanks for well-head operation

// - Maximising oil field pumping operation

// - Intrinsic safety barriers for hazardous areas

// - Pressure relief systems 'neglected'

// - Reciprocating diaphragm pumps for sour gas re-injection

// - Safety light curtains are easier to integrate

// - Control solution for machine builders

// - Crane operates in potentially explosive atmospheres

// - All-in-one unit combines linear slide and actuator

// - Carbon nanotubes offer potential as flame retardants

// - Safety interlock modules suit wider range of PLCs

// - Meeting the latest safety standards in pneumatics

// - Wireless power: the next wave in powering electronic devices

// - Streamer steering now crucial as market conditions tighten

// - Demand increases for clean fire suppression agent

// - Modbus functionality added to guided wave radar transmitter family

// - Safe calibration of fieldbus transmitters

// - Flowmeter for biomass fermentation and biogas processes

// - Multi-axis drive incorporates PC

// - From kettle controls to a clock which tells the time in a new way

// - A multitude of means to improve fuel efficiency and cut emissions

// - Securing industrial control systems against threat of cyber infection

// - Mig brazing shows its advantages over conventional welding process

// - Focus on fasteners and security

// - New drive modules offer easy integration and more flexibility

// - Low harmonic drives ease stress on the power supply

// - Magnetic flow meter offered with Profibus PA

// - Half-brick DC-DC converters offer wide input voltage range

// - Reverse buckling bursting disc for accurate pressure relief

// - Sewerage sludge materials handling package

// - Troubleshooting digital insulation meter

// - UPS protection for oil and gas platform off the South African coast

// - AC drives deliver improved efficiency

// - Position sensor suits SIL 2 applications

// - Catalogue covers CC-Link components

// - Robust future for low voltage ac and dc drives market

// - Advanced solutions key to creating competitive advantage

// - Asset performance management: improving process productivity

// - Doubts raised over safety of two widely used plastics chemicals

// - Safety accolade for high strength fibre which is stronger than steel

// - Multi-purpose gaskets certified as fire safe

// - Portable rental steel tanks increase on-site storage capacity

// - Safety by design: training aims to cut global accident rates to zero

// - Optimising electricity supply to boost efficiency and reliability

// - Revamps of power projects are now key to automation contracts

// - Health monitoring systems are key to the modern plant

// - Actuators must withstand high humidity, salt, wind and rain

// - Development of specialist quality materials will dominate in 2009

// - Control system covers all aspects of automation

// - Manual control device gains AS-I interface

// - SERCOS lll master software driver library to be open-source

// - Fully automatic pure steam condensate sampling system

// - Ageing plant and the implications for asset integrity

// - Record growth in installed nodes as PROFINET confidence grows

// - Regulatory enforcement drives continuous emission monitors

// - Valve positioners suitable for SIL 2 applications

// - Air-air heat exchangers save costs

// - Asset management: seamless solutions key to creating business advantage

// - Growth in installed nodes as PROFINET confidence grows

// - Improve fuel efficiency and cut automotive emissions

// - Bespoke solution for Qatar offshore platform

// - CorzanŽ - PVC-C for Critical Applications in the Chemical Industry

// - Subsea applications: bolt tensioning and flange pulling tools

// - Miniature grippers offer big benefits

// - Ethernet routing switch for extreme environments

// - Rupture discs: videos clarify installation process

// - Software environment for configuring automation and safety functions

// - Rugged notebook/tablet PC Atex-certified

// - Safety unit combines multiple functions

// - Latest PCB technology boosts power electronics performance

// - Top-down approach to the simplification of PSU selection

// - High level modelling language for mission and safety-critical systems

// - Level measurements: non-contact sensors mounted outside vessel

// - Compact strain transducer features high safety reserve

// - Flame-retardant material for rapid manufacturing

// - Safety system protects personnel and operations

// - AUV supports environmental monitoring, wide area surveys

// - Seismic fleet targets 3D and 4D high-end surveys

// - Understanding the importance of cable cleats in offshore industries

// - IP54 frequency inverter benefits from WEG Optimal Flux technology

// - High-performance steel wire ropes for offshore cranes

// - ROV utilisation for varied subsea grouting operations

// - The IEC 61511 revision: functional safety comes of age

// - Peristaltic pump delivers flow rate of 3180 l/hr

// - Independent selection and test of corrosion inhibitors

// - High tech solutions to recycling drilling process by-products

// - Peristaltic hose pump delivers a maximum continuous flow rate of 3180 l/hr

// - CompactPCI processor board with enhanced storage

// - Navigational warning systems for oil platform

// - Simatic S7 F Systems engineering tool gains process safety functions

// - Modular motor controller provides protection and feedback

// - Round cylinders feature self-adjusting pneumatic cushioning

// - Level sensor is approved for SIL2 safety loops

// - Resin developments speed up the automotive production process

// - Alternatives to four-stroke engines promise an increase in efficiency

// - Insert evolution enhances threaded joints in lightweight assemblies

// - A good bolt securing solution will reduce overall costs

// - Soft actuators tackle hard jobs in adverse work environments

// - Drive for machine delivers on speed, simplicity and safety

// - Synchronised drives help give a train a lift during maintenance

// - Harmonic distortion - how to combat an increasing problem

// - IP65 panel PC features high performance and a 17-inch touch screen

// - Microcontrollers designed for off-road vehicles

// - Rotabolts fastened to the correct tension

// - LED power supplies are sealed to IP66

// - AC drives with Profinet interface

// - Networking: the key to ensuring process safety in the future

// - Microchannel technology applied to intensification of distillation

// - Particle size analysis reduces cement manufacturing costs

// - Magnetically driven gear pumps give edge on costs

// - Safety culture key to preventing tank farm disasters in the future

// - Top five dominate process level measurement device supplies

// - Accurate gas analysis drives process efficiency

// - Motors help minimising impact of sulphur dioxide on environment

// - Automating functions at a Peruvian hydropower plant

// - Organic Rankine cycle technology boosts onsite power projects

// - Fusion energy: 3D software helps engineers develop next stage

// - Innovative Pascat landing craft starts sea trials

// - Low-cost electric actuators launched

// - Compact two-finger gripper achieves high gripping moments

// - Centum VP integrated production control system now at R4.02

// - Higher loads and better wear key to success of enhanced sealing

// - Pump technology advances on automated processing lines

// - Drive gets tough for wet outdoor process conditions

// - Strategic tie-ups the way ahead for automation providers

// - Modular high speed separator makes maintenance simple

// - Make sure you choose the correct plastic tank for chemical storage

// - Key safety lessons outlined following leak investigation

// - Sealless pumping solution for viscous Newtonian or Non-Newtonian liquids  

// - Stainless steel is imperishable

// - Automatic valves for on-off and high performance control

// - Machine safety market in Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand

// - Safety light curtains are easy to specify and install

// - Microchannel technology intensifies distillation process

// - Top five dominate process level measurement devices

// - Fuel efficiency drives next phase of automotive engines

// - Hose lines cut pollution to meet emissions standards

// - Standard high level modelling language aids safety systems

// - New ISO standard for safety of consumer goods

// - Shuttered duplex LC adapters improve eye protection

// - Steam management brings major savings in condensate recovery

// - Photovoltaic process specification helps cut solar cell production costs

// - Red-Lion project delivers reduced-cost Li-Ion vehicle battery

// - Eastern European market for automation and control solutions

// - Remote data manager for process instruments

// - I/O modules added to Lion-Link product range

// - Fluid mud density measurement saves harbour dredging costs

// - Sub-bottom survey of geological boundaries in the Arctic Circle

// - Increasing array of 4D kit as the market shows steady growth

// - Double naming ceremony for 3D seismic survey vessels

// - Maintain radio communications in remote environments

// - Cutting the cost of flaring with dynamic simulation

// - US refineries commitment to safety called into question

// - Throttle valve bearings are airtight

// - Risk management software for the new Machinery Directive

// - Explosion protected safety switch key station

// - More safety in the oilfield with ATEX drive heads

// - Dynamic simulators for improved plant performance

// - Explosion isolation pinch valve

// - Enhanced camera systems enable safer working

// - Bidirectional explosion diverter

 
 

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