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Risknowlogy Certifies Valve Control Panels from SISTCON

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 07:10:22 GMT

Risknowlogy Certifies Valve Control Panels from SISTCON

Buenos Aires, Argentina - September 11, 2009 - Risknowlogy�, a leading provider of risk, reliability, safety and certification solutions, announced today to have completed the reliability study of SISTCON�s autocontained valve control panel series SC AUT ESDV � Pr 6213.

Risknowlogy Supports SMAR with TUV certification of LD400 and TT400

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 12:54:15 GMT

SIL 2 for LD400 and TT400 in 1oo1 architecture

ZUG, Switzerland -- 25 April 2009 -- Risknowlogy�, a leading provider of risk, reliability, safety and certification solutions, announced today that it completed the support for TUV certification with the SMAR company.

"Risknowlogy started working with the SMAR company in 2007", said Dr. Houtermans, Managing Partner of Risknowlogy. "SMAR was not looking for a certification consultant but for a project partner. Risknowlogy was able to provide this partnership by not only offering functional safety project management but also by acting as the intermediate between TUV SUD and SMAR. This was a win-win situation for all three companies involved."

HONEYWELL SERVO GAUGE ACHIEVES SIL-2 CERTIFICATION FOR USE IN SAFETY APPLICATIONS

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:46:46 GMT

Worldwide Sites Can Upgrade Existing Honeywell Enraf Gauges for Overfill Protection Without Additional Hardware

LISBON, Portugal Oct. 28, 2009 � Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced that its Honeywell Enraf Servo Gauge has received SIL-2 certification from TUV Rheinland for use in safety applications, such as tank overfill protection, that help prevent hazardous incidents in bulk-liquid storage facilities.

Award Recipient - HIMA (Shanghai) Safety System Co., Ltd.

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:44:09 GMT

The 2009 Frost & Sullivan China Award for Product Innovation is presented to HIMA (Shanghai) Safety System Co., Ltd. (HIMA), for its outstanding achievements in technology innovation, and in recognition of excellence and vision of the safety system � HIMax.

Yokogawa Releases Enhanced Version of ProSafe-RS Safety Instrumented System

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:40:54 GMT

Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces the release on this date of ProSafe�-RS R2.03.00, an enhanced version of the ProSafe-RS Safety Instrumented System. The enhancements include a new CPU module that is 3.5 to 4 times faster than the module used in the preceding version and a new digital output module that is intended for use with higher voltage devices. This new system satisfies users� latest safety instrumentation requirements, improves efficiency, and ensures operational safety.

Risknowlogy Certifies Siemens SITRANS T-Series

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:29:57 GMT

Proven in use study on Siemens SITRANS temperature transmitters

ZUG, Switzerland - - 27 October 2009 - - Risknowlogy�, a leading provider of risk, reliability, safety and certification solutions, announced today that it completed a proven in use study on the TR200, TR300, TH200, TH300, and the TF with TH200 and TH300 temperature transmitters of the Siemens SITRANS series. All transmitters are used in the process industries and can be used in SIL 2 applications.

Risknowlogy Certifies Siemens SITRANS TH200 and TH300

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:35:52 GMT

Proven in use study on Siemens temperature transmitters
ZUG, Switzerland - - 13 May 2009 - - Risknowlogy�, a leading provider of risk, reliability, safety and certification solutions, announced today that it completed a proven in use study on the TH200 and TH300 temperature transmitters of the Siemens SITRANS series. Both transmitters are used in the process industries and can be used in SIL 2 applications.

Risknowlogy Participates in 4th Annual Forum on Industrial Safety

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:41:00 GMT

Buenos Aires, Argentina � September 30 2009 - Risknowlogy�, a leading provider of risk, reliability, safety and certification solutions, announced today its participation in the 4th Annual Forum on Industrial Safety. The Forum is held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on October 28, 2009.

Risknowlogy to Conduct Introduction to Functional Safety Course in Brazil

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:55:55 GMT

Buenos Aires, Argentina - 14 September 2009 - Risknowlogy, a leading provider of risk, reliability, safety and certification solutions, announced today the first conduction of the "Introduction to Functional Safety" course in the Portuguese language. The course will be held in the city of Blumenau, Santa Catarina, Brazil, on October 15, 2009.

Risknowlogy Introduces New Training Course: Alarms Design and Management

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 07:36:57 GMT

Buenos Aires, Argentina - 1 September 2009 - Risknowlogy�, a leading provider of risk, reliability, safety and certification solutions, announced today a new training course "Alarms Design & Management - Applying concepts from EEMUA 191 and IEC 61511".

TS4000H Toxic Gas Detector Now Available With HART Communications Protocol

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:49:33 GMT

The TS4000H Intelligent Toxic Gas Detector from General Monitors is now compatible with the HART communication protocol. The TS4000H offers protection against a wide range of hazardous industrial gases and is able to safeguard against oxygen deficiency.

Ultrasonic Gas Detection System Ensures Earlier Protection from Combustible Gas

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:47:58 GMT

Combining its highly reliable Gassonic detectors with its modular six-channel MC600 Controller, General Monitors now offers a fully integrated ultrasonic gas leak detection system that is suitable for a wide range of process safety monitoring applications in oil and gas production, petrochemical, refining, storage facilities, gas pipeline metering and compressor stations, and distribution facilities.

Emerson introduces Rosemount� Guided Wave Radar level transmitters for Safety Instrumented Systems

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:36:57 GMT

The 5300 series makes it possible to meet safety requirements while maintaining maximum plant availability and reducing lifecycle costs

AUSTIN, TEXAS (August 12, 2009) -- Emerson Process Management announces availability of its Rosemount� 5300 Guided Wave Radar (GWR) level transmitters for SIL 2 safety instrumented systems. Following successful third-party evaluation, the 5300 series now comes with the required Failure Modes, Effects and Diagnostic Analysis (FMEDA) report. As a result, companies in the oil & gas production, refining, petrochemical, chemical and power industries can benefit from the superior performance of Guided Wave Radar (GWR) technology while ensuring compliance with associated IEC industry standards.

The 5300 Series was evaluated, as per hardware assessment IEC 61508, by global organization Exida. The resulting FMEDA report, with Safe Failure Fraction (SFF) over 90%, shows SIL 2 suitability. As per IEC 61508 & IEC 61511 the documentation provides safety instrumentation engineers with the required failure data and with proof test recommendations. With a five-year-plus proof test interval, the proof test can be co-ordinated with plant turnaround, minimizing process interruption and reducing risk to personnel.

Risknowlogy to Conduct Functional Safety Certification Course in Bolivia

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:15:23 GMT

Buenos Aires, Argentina - 18 August 2009 - Risknowlogy�, a leading provider of risk, reliability, safety and certification solutions, announced today the realization of the first functional safety certification course in Bolivia. The course will be held in the city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra from 3 until 6 november 2009.

"Continuing with the decision to reinforce the presence of Risknowlogy in Latin America and after the realization of eight successful certification courses in the Region (Argentina, Columbia), Risknowlogy takes a step forward to organize the first certification course in Bolivia", said Lic. Ricardo A. Vittoni, Managing Director of Risknowlogy Argentina and responsible for Latin America.

Seveso Inspection Programme has a new website

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:26:32 GMT

Through the work of its Major Accident Hazards Bureau (MAHB), the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC) provides technical support to competent authority programmes in fulfilling inspection obligations of Council Directive 96/82/EC of 9 December 1996 on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances (known as the Seveso II Directive). This activity is supported by DG-Environment and the Committee of Competent Authorities for Implementation of the Seveso II Directive.

Schneider Electric and Krohne present new pipeline management solutions at Gastech

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 07:05:59 GMT

These offerings will be presented in collaboration with Krohne, the measurement technology specialist and will help customers involved in Oil and Gas meet challenges to enhance pipeline performance and safety through energy management, integral security, advanced process automation and a complete pipeline instrumentation package.

2009 CCPS Latin America Conference - Sao Paulo, Brazil

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:54:47 GMT

he Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS), the Brazilian Chemical Industry Association (ABIQUIM), and the Brazilian Association of Chemical Engineering (ABEQ), are coordinating to present the 2nd CCPS Latin American Process Safety Conference and Expo. This annual event is the major forum in Latin America for practitioners from the chemical and allied industries, academia, and government to share practical and technological advances in all aspects of process safety. This year�s conference will take place in S�o Paulo, Brazil on October 21-23, 2009 and will be in conjunction with ABIQUIM�s Responsible Care� conference.

European Inspectors meet to discuss learning from accidents

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:46:24 GMT

This eighth edition of the seminar �lessons learnt from industrial accidents�, organized by France within the framework of the IMPEL (Implementation and Enforcement of Environmental Law) association and dedicated to European inspectors, will focus on the examination of about 20 recent accidents involving facilities of various sizes and activities in Europe. This conference is represents a special opportunity for European inspectors to share these experiences and the different national practices and knowledge.

Evonik Degussa uses new safety system from HIMA at factory in Kalscheuren

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:42:07 GMT

The Evonik Degussa GmbH factory in Kalscheuren near Cologne is the largest European producer of carbon black. During the production of carbon black, the residual gas is used for steam and electricity generation in the thermal afterburning plant. If a boiler stops functioning, however, a gas flare system starts operation to burn the residual gas. As part of renovation work, the boiler control and monitoring system for the gas flare was automated using the new safety system HIMax from HIMA Paul Hildebrandt GmbH + Co KG.

Risknowlogy participates in ECOPETROL's Annual Forum on Process Safety

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:57:28 GMT

Buenos Aires, Argentina - April 15 2009 - Risknowlogy�, a leading provider of risk, reliability, safety and certification solutions, announced today its participation in the next Annual Technological Forum on Operational Process Safety, to be held by Ecopetrol S.A. in the city of Bucaramanga, Columbia, on May 6 to 8, 2009.