Inside the control room of the future: Experion Orion Console [VIDEO]

Inside the control room of the future: Experion Orion Console [VIDEO]: Honeywell Process Solutions offered a rare insight into the development work being done in Australia to create the advanced display technology that brings the plant control room of the future to life.


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IOCL Paradip Refinery: An Engineering Marvel IOCL

Read about the details of the recently commissioned Paradip refinery in this link. The CCR is blast proof.

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Massive fire at steel plant in UK caused by lightning

 News reports coming in of a massive fire at a steel plant in UK, attributed to lightning. See the news and pictures in this link

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The Chemical Engineer | News | Three killed in Pemex rig fire

The Chemical Engineer | News | Three killed in Pemex rig fire


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6 burnt alive in factory blast

6 burnt alive in factory blast:
Six workers were burnt alive and one sustained injuries in a fire following an explosion at around 6.30 a.m. in Hasita Aromatics Private Limited factory, at Maheshwaram, located in Telegana.


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TransAsia Airways slammed for poor flight safety management | Society | FOCUS TAIWAN - CNA ENGLISH NEWS

Lessons to learn:
TransAsia Airways slammed for poor flight safety management | Society | FOCUS TAIWAN - CNA ENGLISH NEWS


'Though the council put most of the blame for the accident in Penghu on the pilots, it said the airline was also responsible, citing numerous flaws in the carrier's management, including inadequate risk management processes and ineffective safety meetings.
It also questioned senior management's commitment to safety."

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Propane incident

Read about a propane explosion in the incident available in this link.
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Handling of a cyclone with high wind speeds

I was recently talking to the Unit Head and Head-EHS of a large chemical company which had safely managed a cyclone of wind speeds upto 220 KPMH. They had warning about the cyclone and had planned very well, safely shutting down the plants ahead of the cyclone. Their lessons learnt are summarised as follows:
There is no greater safeguard than pre planning to the last detail before the cyclcone hits.
You must have alternate means of communication (radio) ready
Big trees should be avoided near OHC, Fire station, emergency control centres, main entrances etc as they may fall and block access.
Access to JCB's which can be used to clear pathways is necessary.
Remember every cyclone has an eye. Once the initial phase passes, there will be a calm when the eye passes, followed again by ferocious winds, when the rest of the cyclone passes through.
Insulation damage is inevitable and a plan to restart the plant with partial insulation should be discussed and a management of change done.

The unit managed the cyclone safely without a single injury. Hats off to them!

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Agencies need to address ammonium nitrate safety, report on West Fertilizer explosion says | AgriPulse

Agencies need to address ammonium nitrate safety, report on West Fertilizer explosion says | AgriPulse


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Hazards of aerosol cans

 "Two electricians suffered singeing burns when residue in an electrical switchgear cubicle was ignited shortly after an electrical contact cleaner aerosol had been used. In another case  solvent from a pressure can was ignited by a heat gun. A safety risk exists where any aerosol container with flammable contents is used in a confined space or near an ignition source, whether this is electrical switchgear or some other source of raised temperature.
As they are used so frequently, it is important to refer to information on the can itself or preferably to the appropriate material safety data sheet regarding the flammability of the contents or any other restrictions on usage. Some material safety data sheets state that the aerosol container must not be used in confined spaces or may burst if exposed to temperatures exceeding 50°C.Incorrectly used or stored aerosol containers may represent a safety risk. It is important that material safety data sheets are available" Courtesy Queensland Government - department of mines

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Fire at Deccan Fine Chemicals unit

Fire at Deccan Fine Chemicals unit: Creates panic in Vizag villages

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Updated: Worker injured as high-pressure hose ruptures at Cassar Ship Repair - The Malta Independent

Updated: Worker injured as high-pressure hose ruptures at Cassar Ship Repair - The Malta Independent


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