Environment & Safety
What HAZOP studies cannot do
Safety experts have extensively used this investigative methodology to identify possible hazards with new designs and operating units; however, these studies do have limits
Implementing the new ANSI/ ISA 84.01-2004 standard
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Improve and sustain process plant operator performance
A systems approach can enhance workforce execution to achieve operational excellence (OpX)
HP Automation Safety: IEC 61508 Certification: a standard for all instruments
Recently, I saw a magazine advertisement; it was a common Ogilvy style with the headline "Safety Is Not An Option." This ad was very eye catching for anyone involved in the design and implementation o..
Consider oxygen monitoring systems designed for safety and reliability
Programmable automation controllers can give added performance
Improved scrubbing methods control pollutants from FCCUs
A major European refiner installed an advanced wet scrubbing unit to reduce SO2 emissions
Avoid pipe corrosion under insulation
Keys are proper selection, installation and maintenance
HP Automation Safety: Sorting out the 'lemons' for safety services
Selecting a company to assess safety requirements as part of an IEC61508/61511/ISA 84.01 safety life cycle process can be challenging. How can you be sure that they know what they are doing and will p..
The Mary Kay O'Connor Process Safety Center – the first ten years
Founded from a tragedy, this organization is leading the way in process safety
Biodiesel: clean fuel of the future
New processing technologies uncover means to produce low-sulfur biomass-based diesel
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