Environment & Safety
The foundation for safety excellence
Twenty years ago, on December 3, 1984, water contaminated a tank of methyl isocyanate (MIC) in Bhopal, India, initiating a series of events that led to a catastrophic release of toxic MIC, ultimately ..
Consider remote-control methods for floating roof tanks
Continuous online methods fine-tune safety and control operations for these storage tanks
Applying temperature-activated relief devices
Follow these system design and installation guidelines
Applying safety instrumented systems to raw natural gas complexes
Safety transmitters provide a higher level of protection than conventional instruments
Re-evaluate recycling options for the Claus unit
This simulation-based study finds that significant sulfur recovery capacity is attainable through recycling
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
WILLIAM M. GOBLE, CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Comments? Write: editorial@HydrocarbonProcessing.com ..
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
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