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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.

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.

Safety Message from Chemical Safety Board

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 09:53:33 GMT

From Safety Users Group www.safetyusersgroup.com

A very important message was released by the US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board Chairman, Mr. John Bresland. In a video recorded statement, Mr. Bresland urges all professionals in the oil and chemical industries to maintain their focus on process safety during the current world-wide economic crisis. Mr. Bresland also sites other key issues regarding the importance of safety.

Multi-Spectral Infrared (MSIR) Flame Detector Offering Superior False Alarm Immunity

Sat, 24 May 2008 19:24:08 GMT

Innovative Multi-Spectral Infrared (MSIR) FL4000 Flame Detector from General Monitors is now available with HART� communications. The FL4000, with its next-generation MSIR sensor that incorporates neural network technology (NNT), provides highly reliable flame monitoring with superior false alarm immunity, an exceptionally wide field of view (FOV) and the industry�s longest extended range.

High-Temperature UV Flame Detector Responds Rapidly To Fires

Sat, 24 May 2008 19:21:37 GMT

With a highly responsive ultraviolet (UV) flame sensor and advanced signal processing, the new high-temperature FL3111HT UV Flame Detector from General Monitors operates in temperatures up to 125�C (257�F), which makes it suitable for use in demanding process and plant environments. To achieve the FL3111HT�s high temperature rating, the instrument features a uniquely designed UV flame detector and electronic components that operate with very low power consumption to reduce detector self-heating.

Highly Intelligent Combustible Gas Detectors Are SIL 3 Suitable For Hazardous Environment Processes In Demanding Industries

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:23:42 GMT

Ideal for Oil/Gas Production, Storage, Pipeline, or Distribution and PetroChemical Refining Applications---

With their highly intelligent microprocessor-based designs, the advanced S4000C and S4100C Combustible Gas Detectors from General Monitors are now suitable for use in Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 3 applications commonly found in a wide range of demanding industries where the potential presence of dangerous hydrocarbon-based combustible gas is a threat to people, equipment and facilities.

The 2nd Instution of Engineering and Technology International Conference on System Safety

Fri, 08 Jun 2007 15:36:56 GMT

Location: Savoy Place, London, UK:

Date: 22-24 October 2007

Web: http://conferences.theiet.org/safety/

System Safety Engineering (SSE) is the discipline concerned with achieving and assuring safety of systems, including their hardware, software and human elements. It encompasses, but is broader than, Functional Safety as it is concerned with hazards arising from physical causes, e.g. toxic materials and uncontrolled energy sources, as well as functional failures.

The programme has just been announced for this year�s International Conference on System Safety.

Panel blames BP in Texas City blast

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 13:59:02 GMT

HOUSTON -- BP's safety culture was seriously question by an panel address BP's poor safety oversight, its deficient leadership and short-term focus at its U.S. refineries. In 2005 a refinery explosion at a plant in Texas City killed 15 people and injured more than 100 others.

Fire capped in Tehran oil refinery

Mon, 20 Feb 2006 07:34:06 GMT

Fire in the Tehran Oil Refinery, located south of the Iranian capital, was extinguished about five hours after it broke out Saturday morning by firemen from five fire stations, said IRNA.