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 →
Accidents in the process industry are mostly related to procedures that do not occur frequently and at the same time can have catastrophic results when performed incorrectly. 75% of the accidents... 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 →
If sequential control is unnecessary, a valve locking device can be used to temporarily lock off the valve. The valve locking device enables individual personnel to isolate equipment while they... read more →
Using a service valve wrench or valve opener to open or close manual multi-turn valves can easily result in damage and burrs, for instance by choosing an inappropriate hook. In... read more →