Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Process Safety",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Wireless technology makes hazardous sensor links from
General Monitors, which we summarised at the time by saying "General Monitors now provides secure and reliable wireless communication for its gas and flame detector product lines".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Dust and powders guide helps avoid explosions from
Chilworth Technology: "The Handling Dusts and Powders Safely booklet provides a firm foundation to the evaluation of potentially flammable powders and dusts across all industries".
In August 2007, we covered the news from Chilworth Technology
- take a look at Training courses target process safety
which says: "Each course each culminates in a tour of the respective lab and a practical demonstration of the theory learned during the day's training".
Take a look also at the news release from ISA, Engineering study guide released,
as well as Industrial safety company moves into China from Netherlocks Safety Systems,
and Software standardises electrical safety from Zuken.
See also:
Safeguarding guide released
(May 2007)
Omron Scientific Technologies' 1500+ page, two-volume safeguarding guide contains a range of process safety solutions
3D scan system aids robot welding
(April 2007)
Designed for robot-assisted welding applications, Scanlab's intelliWELD 30 FC 3D-scan system is capable of swiftly positioning the laser beam along 3D contours
Safety lifecycle through software integration
(March 2007)
Exida is announcing the release of a PHA exSILentia import utility
Catalogue details new and old publications
(January 2007)
The Institution of Chemical Engineers has released its 2007 publications catalogue
Curvaceous on innovation shortlist
(January 2007)
Curvaceous Software has been shortlisted for the Innovation in Industry award at the inaugural Best of British Industry Awards
Link brings flammable effects into the reckoning
(November 2006)
SimSci-Esscor's Visual Flow safety system design software links with DNV Software's PhastFX flammable effects software module
Scanner puts laser welders in position
(September 2006)
3D-scan system for robot-assisted welding applications is capable of swiftly positioning the laser beam along 3D contours
Innovation award recognises control technology
(July 2006)
The Chemical Industries Association has judged Curvaceous Software to be the Innovator of the Year 2006 in recognition of its business enhancing Geometric Process Control technology
CIA welcomes HSE progress report on Buncefield
(May 2006)
The Chemical Industries Association (CIA) has welcomed the publication of the third progress report on the Buncefield incident of 11 December 2005
HMI software takes advantage of improved security
(April 2006)
Windows-based Scada and HMI software supports Microsoft's recently launched SQL Server 2005, letting users take advantage of the enhanced security and improved availability provided
Institution launches chemical education journal
(April 2006)
Online international chemical engineering education journal for academics and industry professionals launches in May
Single or dual channel gas analysis
(March 2006)
Process gas analysers use non-dispersive infra-red, ultraviolet and visible spectroscopy, with the sensors selected to use thermal conductivity measurements or oxygen detection technologies
Two-processor safety architecture for controller
(March 2006)
Safety controller uses integrated architecture, allowing for faster implementation, improved productivity and easier ability to meet advanced safety control requirements
Workshop teaches process safety
(February 2006)
Two-day workshop for project managers and engineers involved with hazardous processes focuses on the management, planning and execution of automatic safety systems in accordance with IEC 61511
CIA responds to HSE's Buncefield Progress Report
(February 2006)
The Chemical Industries Association has welcomed the publication by the Health and Safety Executive and Environment Agency of the progress report on the Buncefield incident of 11 December 2005
Safety engineers receive TUV approval
(January 2006)
TUV certifies that engineering work by safety instrumented systems engineers from Emerson Process Management meets IEC61511 requirements for functional safety in the process industries
Assessing the ignition risk of mechanical systems
(November 2005)
Richard Unthank and John Walkington of Chilworth Technology assess the implications of ATEX/DSEAR compliance
Innovation award for novel control technology
(October 2005)
Curvaceous Software is this year's proud winner of the AMEC Award for Innovation and Excellence in an SME
Hydraulic control needs two hands for safety
(July 2005)
A new power unit with two-hand control has been designed to increase the safety of hydraulically operated fixtures in workpiece clamping, forming, punching and pressing
Borealis to invest Eur 36 million
(July 2005)
Borealis is to invest Eur 36 million in expanding its olefins unit in Porvoo, Finland for completion during a planned turnaround in 2007
Control and monitoring technology explained
(May 2005)
A new manual explains how various devices can be used to improve machinery and process safety, both for protecting personnel and preventing damage to equipment and materials being processed
Training is approved by City and Guilds
(May 2005)
Pilz Automation Technology has been assessed and recognised as a City and Guilds Approved Centre for training
BP wins Frank Lees Medal
(March 2005)
Experts in safety and loss prevention from IChemE have awarded the Frank Lees Medal to BP in recognition of its ongoing contribution to safety in the process industries
Conference proceedings focus on process safety
(February 2005)
IChemE has published the proceedings of the 18th Hazards conference
Three decades of incident and accident reporting
(December 2004)
IChemE celebrates three decades of incident and accident reporting this week with the release of a special commemorative issue of the Loss Prevention Bulletin (LPB)
Health and safety training packages come on CD-ROM
(December 2004)
The IChemE has updated three of its major training packages
Booklets describe hazards and how to manage them
(November 2004)
BP's popular series of chemical process safety titles are to be published and distributed by the IChemE
Chip bonders need high resolution vision
(November 2004)
F and K Delvotec Bondtechnik in Munich uses integrated machine vision from Cognex
Wallchart explains IEC61508 compliance
(November 2004)
ABB has devised a step-by-step wallchart to help engineers assess their process safety and design measures to meet the requirements of the new IEC61508 standard
Fasteners comply with impending directives
(July 2004)
The yellow and black chromating process used in the fastener industry to protect its products against corrosion will be banned by impending EU directives
Handling solutions for tool and mould makers
(July 2004)
Roemheld now offers a wide range of technical solutions designed to suit individual applications within tool and mould construction
Guide to machine and process safeguarding
(May 2004)
Scientific Technologies has released its free 2004-2005 engineering guide to machine and process safeguarding
Process safety line for Germany
(April 2004)
Process safety specialist Smith Flow Control has appointed Chemie und Energie-Armaturen (CEA) as its exclusive German distributor
Thriving business in process safety management
(February 2004)
Honeywell received over $70 million in orders related to its process safety management solutions during 2003