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Environment & Safety

Consider fast-track solution to increase crude production

Siemens Water Technologies: Schultz, T. E.
Calcasieu Refining: Bennett, T.

This Gulf-Coast refinery used an innovative approach to debottleneck wastewater treatment to raise site processing capability

Improve sulfur recovery operations

John M. Campbell & Co.: Armstrong, T.

When this unit fails, environmental violations are possible

'Proven-in-use' criteria for safety instrumented systems

exida LLC: van Beurden, I.  |  Amkreutz, R.

Use these guidelines to qualify equipment

Systematic depressurization design is more than just a safety necessity

WorleyParsons: Datta, K. A.

Implementing this approach can save money while meeting required regulations

HP Automation Safety: CFSE update

exida LLC: Goble, W.

In IEC61508, the international standard for functional safety, there are requirements for "Competence of Persons." The general statement from IEC61508 Part 1, Appendix B, reads, "All persons involved ..

What to look for in a project feasibility study - Part 2

Dynalytics Corp.: Cooper, H. W.
Hudson Strategic Partners, Inc.: Ebin, L. A.

Here's how to judge the strengths and weaknesses of its technical and economic content

What to look for in a project feasibility study - Part 1

Dynalytics Corp.: Cooper, H. W.
Hudson Strategic Partners, Inc.: Ebin, L. A.

Here's how to judge the strengths and weaknesses of its technical and economic content

HP Automation Safety: The functional safety trend grows

exida LLC: Goble, W.

A recent survey showed a continued increase in acceptance of IEC 61511/ISA 84.01-2004. Since the IEC version of the standard was only released in the spring of 2003, the acceptance rate might be consi..

Control microbial growth in your cooling water

Karnaphuli Fertilizer Co. Ltd.: Rahman, S.

Proper monitoring and chemical dosing can alleviate this challenge

New API Standard provides comprehensive information on flares

John Zink Co. LLC: Schwartz, R.

The mechanical aspects for safe design and operation of flaring systems are defined for the first time publicly