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Chemstore UK, the hazardous materials expert, has partnered with a leading UK university to install a state-of-the-art external chemical storage unit, ensuring improved safety, compliance, and seamless integration within its new Physics, Engineering, and Computer Science building.
Innovative approach to chemical storage
Rather than following the university’s initial User Requirement Specification (URS), which outlined three separate fire-rated storage units, Chemstore proposed a more efficient alternative: a single, bespoke segregated unit. This solution maintained the required segregation while significantly reducing costs and enhancing the building’s aesthetics.
The fully bunded, pre-fabricated unit features a 1,000-litre containment capacity, safeguarding the environment while complying with strict ATEX-rated safety regulations. Equipped with advanced ventilation, fire detection, and gas/vapour alarms, the unit integrates seamlessly with the University’s Building Management System (BMS) and fire alarm network.
Designed for safety, efficiency, and accessibility
Prioritising safety, the unit incorporates 90-minute fire-rated construction, anti-static grounding, and lightning protection. Accessibility and efficiency were also key considerations, with adjustable shelving, pedestrian and trolley-friendly ramps, and a secure ATEX-rated access control system. Additionally, each room is equipped with an intrinsically safe refrigerator to maintain precise chemical storage temperatures without compromising safety. To ensure uninterrupted operation, the units are frost-protected and include power outlets, while a dedicated storage space keeps safety documentation readily accessible.
Thanks to Chemstore’s expertise, the University now benefits from a highly efficient, fully compliant chemical storage system that enhances safety for staff, students, and the environment.
Setting the standard for chemical storage in education
This project underscores Chemstore’s ability to provide cutting-edge, compliant, and customised chemical storage solutions for educational institutions. By integrating advanced safety features with smart system connectivity, Chemstore is helping universities create safer, more efficient research and learning environments.
Find out more at: www.chemstore.co.ukTel: 0208 704 1807
The call to Hart Door Systems was straightforward – a company was having problems with two suppliers of industrial doors and a third party had recommended Hart Door Systems as the best option as the alternative deliverer of the industrial doors which would resolve the problem.
Carl Crossman, Hart’s Project Manager, said the call was very much the part of a typical week at the forefront of manufacture of industrial/commercial industrial doors. “Because of our long-standing reputation as a major supplier of a wide range of industrial doors and the range of options we have, Hart is well placed to problem solve and deliver the very high standard of industrial doors necessary”.
Mr Crossman confirmed an immediate site visit was carried out and an instant order for two Speedor Storms was placed. Both doors have now been installed and the performance of both will be monitored with a view to replacing other doors on the site. “The response was extremely positive. The Storms are a very high standard of automatic industrial door, an essential part of Hart’s family of Speedor options.”
Mr Crossman added: “Typically clients are attracted to the rapid roll Storm because of its robustness and exceptional wind resistance together with its energy-saving potential as well as controlling internal temperatures and reducing escaping noise and odours. It is an incomparable industrial door product in high demand because of its robustness and exceptional wind resistance together with its energy-saving potential and other very important features.”
More about Speedor Storm
This rapid roll door is robust, low maintenance and delivers exceptional wind resistance in exposed areas. While its high-speed opening and closing action improve efficiency, the energy-saving potential of this rapid roll door is high, controlling internal temperatures, escaping dirt, odours and noise.
Special features include; moisture-controlled electrics, mechanical components shielded from dust and dirt, and a unique guide system offering exceptional wind resistance up to class 5 as defined by DIN EN 12424.
The high-performance exterior roller storm door is designed for frequent use in high traffic situations and constructed to withstand harsh environments.
FLIR, an industry leader in visible and thermal imaging sensors for security applications, will use ICS West 2025 to show visitors how they can benefit from adopting a multi-layered approach to their security challenges.
With extensive experience across applications that include fence line/perimeter protection, parking lots, outdoor area protection, and entry/interior area protection, FLIR designs its solutions as building blocks that can integrate to form a robust multi-layered security solution.
ISC West 2025 is a comprehensive and converged security trade event taking place from March 31 to April 4 at the Venetian Expo convention center in Las Vegas, USA. On Stand 29075, FLIR will emphasize that today’s security response has to be precise, quick, flexible, and robust in the face of threats that are more intelligent and complex than ever before. Ensuring the safety and protection of people and the security of buildings is becoming ever more challenging, rendering traditional security models insufficient.
The way forward lies in developing advanced situational awareness capabilities, namely a security framework that not only reacts to threats but also supports active prevention. Detecting threats in real time, responding with precision, and continuously adapting to emerging risks is crucial for upholding safety and security.
At ICS West 2025, FLIR will demonstrate how, using the latest multi-layered security solutions, turns this idea from concept into reality, creating several barriers for potential intruders. A combination of technologies strengthens each stage of the security journey from initial detection to identification and tracking, stopping threats before they cause harm.
By combining thermal, visible, and ground-based radar imaging with FLIR’s pioneering Virtual Barrier video analytics, multi-layered solutions provide the strategic building blocks to detect, identify, track, and act over a long range and in any weather conditions.
Central to any multi-layered solution is thermal imaging technology. FLIR cameras integrate with third-party video management systems (VMS), adhere to strict cybersecurity protocols, and comply with the US National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). At ICS West, the FLIR stand will host a number of key camera innovations, including the FC-AI-R rugged thermal radiometric camera.
The FLIR FC-Series AI-R integrates deep neural network and motion analytics. With a thermal sensitivity of <35 mK NETD, this advanced radiometric camera offers enhanced situational awareness and clear image quality for perimeter security and physical asset safety.
Also in the spotlight will be the FLIR Quasar PTZ AI PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) infrared thermal camera. Featuring edge AI video analytics to detect and accurately classify humans and vehicles, applications include commercial and critical infrastructure sites, remote facilities, or any large area requiring close monitoring.
Elsewhere on the FLIR stand will be the FH-R-PTZ, a multi-spectral pan-tilt-zoom radiometric camera. Upon detecting a hot spot or surface temperature change, the contactless temperature measurement is sent to the operator through a connected VMS for instantaneous assessment and deployment of response tactics.
Visitors to ICS West 2025 seeking a technical discussion about multi-layered security or any other solutions can tap into the expertise of FLIR professionals, with representatives from both engineering and sales available on the stand. A Spanish speaking representative will also be present.
Uncover the basics of infrared technology, explore different sensor types, and learn about radiometric calibration.
Infrared imaging radiometry is the science of using an infrared camera to measure the amount of IR radiation from a target in a scene. Every pixel in the image formed by a radiometrically calibrated camera carries quantitative information. Radiometric images are more than just pictures; they are also two-dimensional grids of measurements of the infrared radiation imaged onto the sensor from the scene. The camera lens “maps” the IR radiation emitted from objects in the scene to corresponding positions on the sensor. The applications for infrared radiometry are plentiful, and well understood by scientists and engineers that work with this equipment.
Matthew Hasty, Global Senior Product Manager, Research and Development and Automation Segments at FLIR will explore the fundamentals of infrared technology, how it works, and the various sensor technologies available. Hasty will also demonstrate how software, particularly FLIR Research Studio, can enhance efficiency and drive scientific discovery for global teams in innovative ways.
Learn how you can drive scientific discovery with imaging radiometry and FLIR technology with industry expert Matt Hasty. Don't miss this opportunity on March 27th, 11AM ET with live Q&A.
Join us and walk away with:
• Fundamental understanding of infrared technology
• What are the different sensor types
• Importance of radiometric calibration
• How to use software to enhance efficiency
Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and elevate your skills. Register now and continue on your quest for scientific breakthroughs!
Protection for low-pressure tanks in a wide range of industries
In all industries in which sensitive process media are used, the highest demands are placed on maintaining the quality, shelf life and product purity of the processed liquid or solid substances. This is often the case in the food industry and in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors.
The ELEVENT breather valve from REMBE protects vessels with low design pressures against overpressure and vacuum in a pressure range of 2–200 mbarg. This makes it the optimum solution for low-pressure vessels inside storage tanks, dryers and other vessels in the chemical, pharmaceutical and food industries.
For example, ELEVENT is ideal for use in dryers in which free-flowing process media, such as cocoa, raw tablet materials or teas, are processed under vacuum. If the vacuum pressure inside the vessel begins to drop, the valve opens and thus ensures targeted pressure equalisation, which is of immense importance both for the stability of the dryer as well as the quality of the sensitive substances inside. Controlled maintenance of the pressure level is achieved via a very low leakage rate of up to 1x10-6 mbar x l/sec. This prevents both emissions of volatile gases or other environmentally harmful substances, as well as the formation of explosive mixtures or a potentially dangerous ingress of air.
The Ignalina nuclear power plant in Lithuania has awarded Sweco a contract to assess the environmental risks associated with a proposed deep geological repository (DGR) for the final disposal of long-lived radioactive waste. This assessment is a critical component of the complex and lengthy decommissioning process for the nuclear power plant, which is expected to extend over several decades.
The Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant, which was officially closed in 2009 as part of an agreement with the European Union, is undergoing decommissioning that involves dismantling reactors, managing radioactive waste and ensuring the safe restoration of the site.
As part of this project, Sweco will evaluate the potential impacts to soil, geological layers, groundwater, air quality and biodiversity across 77 candidate repository sites throughout Lithuania. The aim is to ascertain viable solutions that protect the environment, engage the public in the decision-making process, and safely dispose of, isolate, and store radioactive waste for thousands of years. The project, valued at €448,000, commenced in December 2024 and is scheduled to last for one year.
“We are proud to be selected as advisors in this crucial project. This initiative holds significant importance not only for the current residents of Lithuania but also for future generations. A team of Sweco experts will leverage local knowledge alongside Sweco Group’s extensive international experience in nuclear projects and support Ignalina Nuclear Power Plant with identifying the optimal solution for the final storage of nuclear waste,” says Liudas Zalunskis, Managing Director for Sweco in Lithuania.
Sweco has proven expertise in the construction of new nuclear facilities, the maintenance of existing ones, the decommissioning of outdated plants and the management of nuclear waste. With extensive experience from nuclear power projects in various countries, including Sweden, Belgium and Finland, Sweco is uniquely positioned to support clients at all stages of the nuclear lifecycle. It is important to note that Sweco does not provide services related to the core or hot zones of nuclear reactors.
When it comes to the safety of workers out in the field, Aqua Safety Showers are the people to contact when it comes to emergency safety showers and eye wash stations. It isn’t just about the end product, we will recommend and advise you on the best safety shower solution to suit your requirement. As there is no one-fits-all approach we have the flexibility to adapt or modify our units in our manufacturing facility in Great Britain.
Our range of emergency products and equipment offer protection against serious injury and are all built to exceed ANSI/EN safety standards.
Whilst we hope there is never the need for your safety showers to be used, having one is imperative on site should be working around harmful substances.
Aqua Safety Showers can keep your workers safe with our wide range of products and units available. For a bespoke quotation, please get in touch with our sales team today who will generate a quote specific to your needs with our best possible pricing.
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