Environment & Safety
Sarbanes-Oxley impacts plant personnel, too
This US regulatory act governing accounting policies also applies to process design and operations
HP Automation Safety: Fieldbus in safety applications
Many engineers remember the original ISA S84.01 safety standard of 1996, which stated, "As new technology evolves and becomes available (e.g., ISA SP50 Fieldbus), it will be addressed in future versio..
The evolution of a modern software system
How Web-based software applies to process safety management
Is 'junk science' invading accident prevention programs?
Questionable practices may jeopardize plant performance
Optimizing O2 levels in fired heaters
Here's the procedure this plant used to reduce fuel consumption and emissions
HP Automation Safety: Who or what is TÜV?
As most individuals involved with automation/ safety systems, I have a few questions: Who is TÜV? What does this name mean? Why is TÜV mostly associated with functional safety certificates f..
A potted history of boutique diesels in Europe
The story of Europe's boutique diesel market begins back in the 1970s and in the frozen north. The fact that Europe is cold up there means that there could never be just one diesel grade. The challeng..
Roadmap for Mexico's clean fuels program
Ultra-low-sulfur gasoline and diesel are expected to be available by early 2009. Here's a look at investment requirements
Optimize glycol production from biomass
A novel glycol production method provides a way to use glycerol – the unwanted byproduct from biodiesel processing
Viewpoint: A new refinery must be part of the US energy solution
He shares his view on energy and transportation fuels supply with HP.
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