DEPA Pumps Clean Up In Hazardous Oil Terminal Areas
The challenge of safely and economically dealing with rainwater and petrochemical spills in ATEX Zone 0 areas is growing as more stringent monitoring controls come into place for Tank Storage Terminals, particularly in European countries.
Certain ATEX Zone I areas within these terminals have been re-defined as ATEX Zone 0 areas, requiring a review of their risk assessment but also providing an opportunity for pump manufacturers (Read More)
Industrial Networks For Harsh Environments And Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Exloc Instruments are bridging a gap in the field of safe automation applications with network components that have been developed specifically for Ex and Hazardous areas.
When using Ethernet-enabled end devices in an Ex area, safe and reliable network technology is vital and the compact network switches and media converters we offer from PRIMATION Systemtechnik make it possible to lay both (Read More)
DSEAR Lecture Program continues to be a big success
Dangerous Substance Control Ltd continues to forge the way in DSEAR training with the latest training and informative lectures being well received at some of the country’s top universities.
This increased interest, follows a well received DSEAR lecture which was presented at the University Health and Safety Association summer conference (UHSA) whereby 18 individual desktop experiments showing how explosive atmospheres are (Read More)
The IECEx Personnel Competence Certificate
It is a requirement of the European Union and the IEC that personnel working in potentially explosive atmospheres are competent.
The industry is confronted with the challenge of having to prove this. One of the most rigorous ways to demonstrate competence is through the IECEx Personnel Competence Scheme, and with approximately 300 certificates issued to individuals working in hazardous areas to date, the scheme is gathering pace. (Read More)
indEx Enclosures – Simplifying your Supply Chain
In our industry there are often long supply chains with each entity adding value until the end product reaches the final customer, in our case standard or custom ATEX Enclosures, Cabinets and Control Stations.
Some entities are in place to compensate for poor upstream supply chain performance thus not directly adding value to the final customer at a heavy cost. (Read More)
NE Expertise Collaboration Produces Unique Vessel
Close collaboration between two Northumberland engineering companies has resulted in the production of a unique marine vessel which is certified for work in the most extreme Hazardous Areas.
Blyth-based Alnmaritec, the UK’s premier commercial boat builder, and the nearby Ashington-based A-Belco Group joined forces for the production of a line and hose handling boat which is to be installed on the FPSO (Floating Production, Storage and Offloading) (Read More)
CAD Control Systems Deploy Extronics Hazardous Area UPS In Blow-Out Prevention Control System
Background: CAD Control Systems, headquartered in Broussard, Louisiana, is the industry leader in the design and manufacture of Control Systems and High Pressure Test Systems for the world’s leading drilling contractors. Operating in over 30 countries, a key product for CAD is their Blow-Out Prevention Control System which is used in drilling operations throughout the world. (Read More)
Electricity Company Practices What It Preaches
When it comes to high voltage electrical inspection a high end thermal imaging camera is undoubtedly the best choice.
Quite simply, a more powerful camera allows an image to be seen in far greater detail over distance. And this is vital for the safe thermal inspection of high voltage lines and substations.
For this reason the Electricity Supply Board (Read More)
Alternators For Hazardous Area Use.
Gencoeec Ltd of Ketton Lincolnshire UK have developed a special type of brushless non sparking 4pole [1500-1800RPM] alternators specifically for use in hazardous environments in mines and oil fields.
The machines comply with European and North American specifications for zone 2 EExnA/BIIT3 and ATEX compliance.
All the units are totally enclosed intended to (Read More)
New Intrinsically-safe Infrared Thermometer from Fluke
Fluke, the global leader in portable electronic test and measurement technology, has introduced a new, intrinsically-safe, infra-red (IR) thermometer, designed for electrical and HVAC installation and maintenance technicians and plant maintenance professionals working in hazardous (Zones 1 & 2) gas and vapour environments in process industries such as petroleum, oil and gas, chemical and pharmaceutical. (Read More)
