NordStream is reliant on its control room in Switzerland to monitor and control pig launching operations across their German and Russian pigging stations. To guarantee safe pigging procedures, the Swiss... read more →
In exactly one month’s, we time take to floor at ILTA trade show (International Liquid Terminals Association). At stand 973, we will be showing how it is possible to bridge... read more →
One of the biggest challenges our tank terminal operators face, is the risks associated with their valve line-ups. It is not unusual to hear of terminals contending with 1 or... read more →
In the tank storage industry, product contamination resulting from product transfer is an obvious risk. Costs related to clean-up, product loss, waste disposal and reputational damage easily mount up to hundreds of thousands... read more →
For efficient operation of boilers, frequent ‘bottom blow-down’ procedures are required to help remove sludge deposits from within the vessel. Sludge may form from dirt in the water supply or... read more →
Ethylene production is an inherently complex and dangerous process, particularly when considering the operation of valves and/or line blinds around a cracking furnace. The incorrect operation of the controls to... read more →
An open path to relief must be maintained on Safety Relief Systems at all times during work exercises. A spare relief capacity, enables continuous production while maintenance procedures take place,... read more →
SBM reaches new levels of pigging safety using valve interlocks managed by a sequence control panel. This electronic panel manages start key release, based on compressor input signals and key... read more →
Sofis is to supply 4,500 valve interlocks to an EPC contractor delivering the first phase of a heavy oil development programme for the Kuwait Oil Company (KOC). The interlocks will... read more →
In order to operate a valve equipped with a Netherlocks interlock from a locked-open to a locked-closed position, you first need the 'open' key for that particular valve interlock. The... read more →