LEAN Chemical Manufacturing There has been a great deal of new activity around so-called lean thinking or the lean enterprise lately, even though the practical application has been going on since the early 1900s. It was started by Henry Ford,…
Originally published in the April 1, 1985 issue, this 21 page article contains timeless recommendations for ensuring plant safety. This article is available in pdf form only. Please click on the pdf tab at the top of the article to…
Regulatory authorities around the world require continuous emissions monitoring of certain pollutants from large combustion sources. There are two main technologies for monitoring these emissions on a continuous basis — the more traditional one relies on sampling and analyzing exhaust…
Many individuals and organizations have made important contributions to the creation of inherently safer (IS) products, processes and process plants [1–3]. A brief survey of successful case histories shows that most reported applications relied on only a few of the…
Designed for low-pressure, lightweight applications, the 8400-HT expansion joint (photo) provides high resistance to corrosive gases such as SO2 and H2SO4 — making the product well suited for flue gas desulfurization. The joint is available in a variety of configurations…
The ECOjet burner (photo) offers ultra-low emissions with little or no flue gas recirculation. Ignition is achieved using the self-cleaning, low-maintenance Chentronics’ High Energy Direct Spark Ignitor. The ECOjet’s staged gas design provides extremely stable flames, up to 20:1 burner…
ViaCC is a video-based software that quickly and effectively detects leaks in an industrial environment. This software-based sensor is an extension to conventional sensors, and enables recognition of smoke, fumes, leaking liquids and colors. ViaCC software contains detection methods that…
Carbon footprint studies have received considerable attention, both from consumer goods manufacturers as well as from commodities producers. Having developed the life-cycle-assessment (LCA) software Umberto for more than 15 years, this company decided to launch a dedicated version exclusively for…
From eyewear to hazmat suits, this company offers a full line of personal protective equipment for a variety of industries. And with its exclusive In-Plant Service Centers, everything needed to keep workers safe is available onsite and around the clock,…
Hydrogen is a combustible gas that is difficult to detect and easily ignitable on contact with open flames, electrical sparks or static discharge. This fast, ultrasonic gas-leak detector (photo) quickly detects the ultrasonic noise generated by the escaping gas at…