High integrity pressure protection systems (HIPPS) have become increasingly a solution of choice in managing the risks of ever more demanding environments – and none more so than offshore gas...
Health and SafetyUnited Utilities’ £200 million investment at its Davyhulme wastewater treatment works in greater Manchester has put the site right at the forefront when it comes to sewage treatment
Waste ManagementUltrasound detectors empower users to track down and repair compressed air leaks. They also deliver the means to predict failures, control energy costs and improve product quality
Planned MaintenanceThe Brent oil and gas field operation is all but over after 40 years. Now the first of its 24,200 tonne ‘topsides’ platforms is in the process of being dismantled, with components recycled, reused and...
Oil & GasElectronic test and measurement giant Fluke has unveiled what it sees as a new class of infrared temperature measurement device.
Temperature measurementMini carousels and slip ring units from Movetech UK re bringing festive fun to Summerseat Garden Centre, in Bury, by animating Christmas trees and Santas.
Machine ControlsSurprising as it may seem, some plants and factories may be expending too much of their maintenance effort in the wrong direction. Brian Wall reports
Maintenance Management SystemsStaying on the right side of the law might mean paying more attention to absorbents, spill kits and the professional services around them to prevent problems. Brian Wall reports
Pollution ControlEvery year, thousands of people in Great Britain develop occupational asthma or die of lung diseases, because of airborne contaminants they inhale at work. Brian Wall reports
Fume ExtractionNorbar Torque Tools opened its new premises in Banbury this week (19 September) with an on-site party for employees and guests, including Banbury MP Sir Tony Baldry, the Mayor of Banbury Cllr Tony...
MetrologyDevelop Training says it has seen bookings for its legionella training courses more than double in the last few months.
Occupational HealthPersonal protective equipment is clearly a must in all sorts of plant and factory environments, yet problems with adoption are still reported. Brian Wall advises that PPE needs to be carefully...
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