Bump Testing Doesn’t Have To Be A Headache
There are many reasons why a portable gas detector may not to react to gas, some of which may not be evident to the user.
The safest way to make sure a gas monitor is working at its optimum is to regularly test the unit. This is known as a gas or ‘bump’ test.
The following scenario highlights the importance of bump testing:
Peter works at a local oil refinery and arrives on site in the (Read More)
Low Energy Air Filters Installed In The World’s Most Environmentally Friendly Building
The Co-operative Group’s new head office in Manchester has been declared the most environmentally-friendly building in the world.
One Angel Square has Camfil M7 HiFlo 12 pocket Micro-fibre glass medium low energy air filters installed contributing to the energy efficiency of the HVAC System.
These air filters were selected using Camfil (Read More)
New Catalogue Features New Thomas & Betts Products For Hazardous Areas
Thomas & Betts’ extensive range of products for use within hazardous and hostile areas are featured in the company’s new 194 page catalogue.
New Kopex-Ex branded electrical conduit systems and DTS hazardous area lighting products/enclosures are featured in the latest publication. Essential information for industry professionals on global hazardous area classifications and zones is also provided. (Read More)
J D Neuhaus Hoists Help Build World’s Largest Observation Wheel
Three J D Neuhaus air operated hoists, each providing a 50 tonne lifting capacity have been utilised in the construction of the world’s largest observation wheel located at The Linq, Caesars Entertainment’s $550 million outdoor retail, dining and entertainment district located in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip.
The wheel, which tops out at a height of 550 feet, provides an impressive view for both daytime and nightime (Read More)
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)
