Environment & Safety
Are spent hydrocracking catalysts listed hazardous wastes?
The author discusses critical points from the U.S. EPA’s memorandum regarding spent ‘dual purpose’ catalysts
Choosing a bellows seal valve for zero leakage
Consider these application guidelines
Control FCC flue-gas emissions
An innovative approach removes SOx, NOx and particulates from gas streams with minimized effluents and byproducts
Ways to measure your HSE program
Discover how to benefit from leading indicators that help to reduce accidents and injuries
HP Automation Safety: Open means flexibility but also risk of reduced safety
I have heard about the promise of "open" control systems for many years now. During the "I'm more open than you are" advertising wars of the early '90s, many benefits were touted. These..
Training today’s process plant manager
Interviews with heads of facilities reveal the need for specific education and development skills
HP Insight: Thoughts from ACHEMA
At the closing of this issue, HP's editorial staff had just returned from the 26th ACHEMA technical conference and exhibition (Frankfurt am Main, Germany, May 22-27, 2000). Our Mar..
HP Automation Safety: Safety life cycle design saves money
Frequently, it seems like the safety protection part of an automation project is viewed simply as a cost - an unnecessary add-on needed because of some bureaucratic regulation or a fana..
HP Automation Safety: New safety standard impacts the HPI
The final parts have passed! IEC 61508 is an international standard, titled: "Functional safety of electrical / electronic / programmable electronic safety-related systems." This new st..
A look at the new ISO 9000:2000
Here are answers to questions such as: What’s the difference between the old and revised standard? Will it be more difficult to implement? Will it change the way a business is run?

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