Chemical Risk Applications on Environmental XPRT

Microbial testing for chemical products industry

On-the-spot measurement for microbial risk management! Microbial growth in industrial chemicals can present a major problem.· If left unchecked, microbial contamination in raw materials and intermediate products can compromise manufacturing process performance and equipment integrity.· These same sources can also impact final product quality, which if not properly maintained can spoil products while sitting on the shelf.· The best solution is early, accurate detection and proactive treatment.

By LuminUltra Technologies Ltd. based in Fredericton, NEW BRUNSWICK (CANADA).

Site and Risk Assessments, Risk Management and Remedial Solutions

No matter what the size of the project is, we service residential, commercial, industrial, local, state and federal agency clients, conducting environmental site assessments, deterministic and probabilistic risk characterizations and Indoor Air Forensic Investigations to evaluate the impact of exposures to hazardous chemicals and radio-logical materials on human health, public welfare, safety and the environment in MA, NY, CT, RI, NH, CO, and the Virgin Islands. Projects undertaken comply with Federal CERCLA/SARA, TSCA, RCRA, RBCA, Brownfields, NRC, DOD and DOE regulations and/or programs, and at the state level: Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP), Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CTDEEP) Remedial Standards, New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES), New York (NYSDEC), New Jersey, Maryland, Rhode Island and other state programs, using innovative approaches to develop site-specific risk-based cleanup strategies and

By Risk Management Incorporated - Environmental Services based in Acton, MASSACHUSETTS (USA).

Gas detection analyzers for chemical & pharmaceutical processes

Chemical and pharmaceutical facilities use a variety of hazardous gases and solvents in their production processes. Whenever these substances are transported, processed or stored, the potential risks are high for hazardous conditions. These substances must be continuously monitored to protect personnel and facilities from accidental releases or leakage. Our various lines of hazardous gas monitoring systems benefit the chemical and pharmaceutical industry in the following applications.

By Control Instruments Corporation based in Fairfield, NEW JERSEY (USA).

Non-chemical water treatment in hospitals

Hospitals using hardwater can suffer from serious scaling in water heaters , sterilisers and elsewhere. Fluid Dynamics has a simple non chemical solution to the problems of hospital scaling. Fluid Dynamics also has solutions to the problems of legionella risk in hospitals

By Fluid Dynamics International Ltd based in Maidenhead, UNITED KINGDOM.

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EH&S Regulatory Compliance Management for Pharmaceutical Industry

Few industries are regulated as heavily as the pharmaceutical industry. Bringing a new product to market can take years and requires monumental effort. 3E Company stands ready with a comprehensive suite of products and services that can create efficiencies, support product stewardship, mitigate supply chain risk and improve compliance - ultimately shortening the time to get a product on the market.

By 3E Company based in Carlsbad, CALIFORNIA (USA).

Mixers, dryers, innovative solutions for pharmaceutical industry

As a supplier of machines and installations to the pharmaceutical industry, we ensure that these comply with current GMP regulations and are FDA compliant. Furthermore, we guarantee that they are delivered with all required certification and help our customers to conduct risk analyses (RA). We take our service to the next level by supporting the procurement and validation process with our FAT and SAT protocols and with Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ). We also conduct operator training and carry out plant maintenance.

By AVA GmbH u. Co. KG based in Herrsching, GERMANY.

Pumping solutions for offshore liquid ring pump systems

In offshore drilling, the safety of both people and the environment is dependent on the constant management of risk. With great public concern and media attention, the safety of offshore drilling for both people and environment, has been widely discussed for many years. Offshore drilling can potentially cause oil spills or disposal of other waste into the ocean, impacting human life and marine life.

By Samson Pumps A/S based in Viborg, DENMARK.

DOCUPAK LLC REDUCES COOLING TOWER CHEMICAL USAGE BY A THIRD

Docupak LLC, a full service marketing company headquartered in Alabaster, Alabama, has reduced chemical usage by a third and removed all scale from its cooling tower at its plant after installing the patented, award-winning Scalewatcher computerized, electronic water-conditioner from Scalewatcher North America. In addition there are no longer signs of algae growth on the cooling tower louvres. Founded in 1998, Docupak, the operating name of Document and Packaging Brokers Inc., develops and distributes materials for businesses nationwide. In addition to its headquarters in Alabaster, Alabama, the company also operates a further plant in Alexandria, VA and has sales offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, Los Angeles, Tampa and Washington, D.C. Aware that health agencies continually draw attention to the risks of limescale and algae in cooling towers and wanting to reduce the use of chemicals in the cooling tower, Plant Manager, Anthony Kinstley decided to install the Scalewatcher electornic water-conditioner through local dealer, Al Chatham of Water Processing and Well Supply in Harpersville, Alabama. An industrial Scalewatcher was installed on to the water-feed line to the building and then a further unit was specifically fitted on to the recirculation line of the cooling tower. “Since using the system the scaling on our cooling tower has been eliminated and we currently use only a third of the original chemicals intended for the water treatment within our system”, said Anthony Kinstley. Many air conditioning and refrigeration plant systems are water-cooled. The heat generated by cooling coils is removed by water, which is passed through a water-cooling tower. These are recirculating systems, which operate at temperatures ideal for bacterial and algae growth, and have plentiful supplies of nutrients. In cooling towers, temperature, water hardness, pH, scale and corrosion are all factors, which increase the chance of biofilms, algae and Legionella colonization. The environmentally friendly Scalewatcher provides a permanent solution to hard water problems without the need of chemicals, salt or maintenance. It works by producing a varying electronically applied force field, induced by a coil wrapped around the outside of the pipework, which keeps the minerals in suspension and thus prevents limescale forming. The water’s increased solubility enables it to dissolve existing scale, which is gradually washed away. “Scalewatcher has proven itself to be highly effective. I would highly recommend this product and service without limitation,” concluded Antony Kinstley. Scalewatcher models are based on continuous research and over 25 years experience and expertise as market leaders in electronic scale control with countless units sold worldwide. The patented Scalewatcher systems are capable of treating pipe sizes from one to 120 inches. All Scalewatcher systems come with a full performance guarantee and are shipped throughout North America.

By Scalewatcher North America Inc. based in Oxford, PENNSYLVANIA (USA).

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Ultraviolet disinfection systems for the horticulture industry

With a number of units specially designed and developed for hydroponics and agriculture, atg UV’s treatment systems eliminate all types of water borne micro-organisms. atg UV Technology’s leading Ultraviolet treatment systems are used in a number of key areas to vastly reduce the risk of product rejection, crop failure and the spread of disease. With a number of “emerging” pathogens now displaying increased resistance to traditional methods of disinfection, Ultraviolet treatment is now the preferred and accepted method of disinfection over traditional chemical methods.

By atg UV Technology based in Wigan, UNITED KINGDOM.

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Wastewater testing for the water treatment industry

There are strict regulations in place surrounding waste water, which makes it very important to monitor. Even small changes in aquatic ecosystems can have a huge impact in the chemical makeup of water, temperature, etc. By using real time monitoring on water quality, pollutants can be detected and mitigated before they pose a potential threat to these ecosystems and enter the water course. The rugged AP-2000 allows for real time testing of wastewater and helps to minimise risk of any potential fines. It is works to protect the device and allow for other essential parameters to be tested. Because it is portable, it is easy to transport between locations, and you can also save money from onsite visits by getting instant data readouts using telemetry.

By Aquaread Limited based in Broadstairs, UNITED KINGDOM.

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Ultraviolet disinfection systems for the liquid sugar areas

With an increasing emphasis on safety, product quality and regulation, the requirement for efficient and effective disinfection of liquid sugar applications has seen many manufactures turn to UV disinfection systems for an effective, non chemical solution. Concentrated sugar syrups have a high osmotic pressure, which prevents micro-organisms from reproducing. However, many micro-organisms still survive in spore form and have the ability to grow and reproduce upon dilution of the sugar syrup solution thus causing discolouration, changes to flavour and, critically, a reduced product shelf-life and increased risk of infection and ill-health. The threat of micro-biological contamination is further increased as manufacturers respond to consumer demands for reductions in chemical additives and preservatives.

By atg UV Technology based in Wigan, UNITED KINGDOM.

Water intake protection monitoring for wastewater treatment industry

Intake protection systems have been extensively installed to protect water treatment works, from ingress of polluted water and waste-water plants from toxic chemical loads. A suitable system typically comprises a suit of instrumentation, measuring key chemical, physical and indicator parameters dependant upon the identified risks, associated with the individual site activity or discharges from neighbouring industry.

By Pollution & Process Monitoring Ltd based in Sevenoaks, UNITED KINGDOM.

Gas Detection Solutions for Hydrogen Fluoride (HF) Safety

Hydrogen Fluoride (HF) is a very useful chemical used in a variety of industries. However, HF is highly toxic with potential fatal consequences with exposure to humans, so facilities that make or use HF should exercise great care. Nevertheless, there is always the risk of leaks from process elements such as valves, pump seals and storage vessels. Tanker loading, transporting and unloading operations also provide opportunity for HF releases. Industrial processes that make or use HF typically have arrays of point sensors distributed throughout the unit. However, these sensors are maintenance intensive and have relatively slow response times. In addition, a point sensor will not detect an HF release unless it is located directly in the area of that release. Electrochemical HF sensors also respond to chlorine, ammonia, and sulfur dioxide, resulting in false alarms.

By Boreal Laser Inc. based in Edmonton, ALBERTA (CANADA).

Environmental Compliance and Management Services

CSRware professionals can assist you with getting started on how to identify your GHG reduction goals, how to identify energy, water, waste, chemical and other natural resource data to apply metrics for performance management. We can work with your team to develop survey's, scorecards or other mechanisms to gather the data required to help identify where your organization is at risk of not being in compliance. Our team will determine how to implement software to automate the process for you in order to make environmental compliance and risk management a repeatable process. You can then track, measure and take action on improving operations or reporting to internal and external business partners.

By CSRware, Inc. based in San Francisco, CALIFORNIA (USA).

Combustible Aluminium, Titanium and Magnesium Dust Collection

The consequences of an industrial dust explosion or fire are unthinkable - worker injury, loss of life, property damage, business interruption, and irreversible environmental harm. Few companies realize how many diverse and common industrial applications produce combustible particulates, or where in their facilities this catastrophic threat is settling. What is a combustible dust? “A combustible particulate solid that presents a fire or deflagration hazard when suspended in air or other oxidizing medium over a range of concentrations, regardless of particle size or shape” – NFPA 654? High Risk Applications Metalwork (aluminum, magnesium, or titanium and others) – cutting, grinding, or finishing Ceramics – raw product handling and enamel spray Chemicals – material handling, crushing, grinding, roasters, kilns, and coolers Coal mining – material handling, de-dusting, drying, air cleaning Food (flour, sugar, and others) – mixing, grinding, blending, bagging, and packaging Foundry – sand handling, tumbling mills, abrasive cleaning, and shakeout Pharmaceutical – mixing, grinding, blending, bagging, and packaging Rubber – mixing, grinding, talc dusting, de-dusting, and batch-out rolls Woodwork – woodworking machines, sanding, waste conveying?

By DiversiTech Inc based in Montreal, QUEBEC (CANADA).

Environmental Monitoring

Environmental monitoring is becoming more important every day in local, national and international policies, showing the environmental awareness demanded by society.

This fact gives rise to an increase in the amount of legislation that obliges companies to law enforcement. Thus, the necessity of making more pollutants controls means high analysis expenses to the companies, which need to subcontract this service.

Although applications in this area advance, there is still a clear demand to get new portable and versatile analysis systems for many different application fields such as pollution in environmental or waste waters, monitoring nutrients in agricultural or horticultural water as well as general process control in chemistry industry. Because of the number of enviromental analysis required, there is a need for screening and monitoring measurements of these compounds at contaminated areas.

Traditional monitoring techniques are typically based on laboratory analysis of field-collected samples that require considerable effort and expense, and the sample may change before analysis. Moreover, the equipment currently available is too large and expensive and it cannot be made portable.Alternatively, microfluidic and electrochemical sensor technologies can contribute to the development of new portable monitoring systems, complementing standard analytical methods for different environmental monitoring applications.In this way, the decentralization and integration of all those typical analyses is the paramount importance in order to reduce cost, simplify the analytical process and make more accessible these technologies to end-users. The development of portable, robust, and accurate Lab-on-a-Chip systems to monitor priority compounds such as contaminants, explosives, chemical warfare agents, inorganic and organic ions is a demand of modern society. Portability allows analyses to be carried out outside of the laboratory, minimizing the risk of contaminating the sample and leading to a faster response time at a lower cost.

Thus, MicruX solutions and technologies open the gate to develop portable and esay-handly Lab-on-a-Chip devices in order to improve pollutants in-situ analysis in a very economic and efficient way.

By MicruX Technologies based in Oviedo, SPAIN.

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