Hazardous Area Monitor Articles on Environmental XPRT

Hazardous waste and not, Baioni-Dicatech system

The identification, characterization and restoration of contaminated areas now represent a big environmental issue, both at European and national level. In the major industrialized countries the issue of contaminated land has come out in all its gravity in the late seventies when, against a widespread awakening of environmental consciousness, important pollutions events emerged. Consequently, in ...

Aug. 4, 2015

By Baioni Crushing Plants Spa

Area Monitoring: Diffusion Sampling

Indoor and outdoor gas hazards that exist in open areas are usually monitored using diffusion-type sensors. A diffusion sensor has no active sample-drawing system; diffusion sensors rely on the ambient air movement and pressure to deliver the sample to the sensing element. Diffusion-type sensors are a reliable and cost-effective way to monitor open area gas hazards. When installing diffusion ...

Oct. 5, 2013

By Control Instruments Corporation

INTRINSICALLY SAFE WIRELESS MONITORING AND CONTROL NODES ARE CERTIFIED WORLDWIDE FOR USE IN HAZARDOUS AREAS

INTRINSICALLY SAFE WIRELESS MONITORING AND CONTROL NODES ARE CERTIFIED WORLDWIDE FOR USE IN HAZARDOUS AREAS DX99 FlexPower nodes from Banner Engineering are available in metal housing for gas and dust atmospheres A series of intrinsically safe wireless communication nodes certified for worldwide use in explosive gas or dust atmospheres is available from Banner Engineering. The nodes interface ...

May 17, 2013

By Banner Engineering Corp.

Flammable Hazards

Flammable Hazards The difference between a gas and a vapor is that vapors arise from liquids, whereas gases are normally in a gaseous state. Flammable vapors present additional sampling concerns (for example, we must prevent vapors from returning to the liquid state during sampling). The 3 Elements of Fire Three elements must be present for a flammable ...

Oct. 5, 2013

By Control Instruments Corporation

A Two Channel Gas Detector for Monitoring Hazardous Gases in the Workplace

The potential for exposure to hazardous gases is a concern in many workplace environments. To ensure the safety of the workers, equipment, and the facility, areas presenting a gas hazard should be monitored by gas detectors. Commercial buildings that share a warehouse with manufacturing and/or service work in the back and offices in the front are a prime place for harmful gases and vapours ...

Jan. 27, 2016

By Critical Environment Technologies Canada Inc. (CETCI)

The Area Source Mact/Gact Challenge

Dozens of new federal rules, regulating over 180 Hazardous Air Pollutants for relatively small sources, present a new and unique challenge for the air pollution profession. Over the past two decades, a large number of federal regulations have been adopted to control Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) originating from a wide range of source categories from the corner dry cleaner to petroleum ...

Sep. 2, 2009

By Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA)

Toxic and Hazardous Materials in Electronics

Untitled Document Introduction In October 2000 Environment Canada released a report called Information Technology (IT) and Telecommunications (Telecom) ...

Jan. 1, 2002

By Five Winds International L.P.

Management of Hazardous Wastes

' Management of hazardous waste is a growing concern in many countries. The long-term impacts and costs of improper disposal can be very high and the emphasis must be on prevention. A comprehensive management system should include (i) policies, institutions and effective regulations and (ii) adequate and acceptable disposal facilities (either public or private). This note outlines the key ...

Jan. 1, 1997

By The World Bank

Paint booths, or areas using combustible gases: why a requirement for combustible gas monitor might be necessary

Paint booths save time and ensure a smooth and professional application of paint in a range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, home decor, furniture, and more. Combustible gases and fluids in the paint booth environment can pose a health hazard if something goes wrong. Explore the hidden dangers of paint booth fluids and gases, and learn how a ...

Oct. 12, 2015

By PureAire Monitoring Systems, Inc

CO2 Gas Hazards in the Brewing Industry

The hazards associated with CO2 in the brewing industry are well known, yet people still die needlessly every year in tragic and completely avoidable accidents in breweries. Just last year in Germany, which has a good safety record, two workers died in separate incidents at the same brewery. In the first incident, the owner was found dead with his head and torso in a beer mixing tank. It is ...

Jul. 1, 2013

By Crowcon Detection Instruments Ltd - a Halma company

Preparing your company for a hazardous spill

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Sep. 26, 2006

By 3E Company

Dust monitoring

Generally, two different approaches are used to measure the amount of dust deposited on a surface; Determination of the soiling of a surface, by a change in its properties; Determination of the quantity of dust deposited, by weight. WHAT IS DUST? Dust is a generic term used to describe fine particles that are suspended in the atmosphere. Dust comes from a wide variety of sources, including soil, ...

Aug. 24, 2009

By Queensland Laboratory

Hazardous Location LEDs in Chemical Manufacturing Facilities

Employees inside chemical manufacturing plants are exposed to some of the most unforgiving work conditions in the industrial sector. This is because in such environments, workers are exposed to extreme temperatures, dust, volatile chemicals and invisible, explosive gases. Common protection methods against explosive risks include containment, segregation and prevention. Out of all the ...

Mar. 29, 2017

By Larson Electronics LLC

GIS in Petro Gas Pipeline Integrity and Hazard Consequence Analaysis

GIS APPLICATION FOR PETRO & GAS PIPELINES SYSTEMS The major challenges facing the Petro and Gas pipeline supply and distribution Industry are: Isolated and distant location of operating and service areas from the well drilling locations and source points Distributed customers with varying patterns of consumption. Variety in plant and equipment with periodic operational and ...

Jun. 27, 2007

A Worker Exposed to Spray Resin: Hazardous Substances Case Study

This case study demonstrates what you, as a worker, may expect when your employer takes various steps as required by the Hazardous Substances Compliance Standard (formerly the Regulation). Your work area will require an assessment of the risks it poses to your health, and you may have monitoring and health surveillance provided. These all produce factual data for control measures to eliminate ...

May 1, 1996

Kay Armstrong Corners the Market in Hazardous Waste Cleanups and Community Relations

The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) created the Hazardous Substance Superfund. It was intended to be a short-term program that would spend $1.6 billion over five years to clean up 400 hazardous sites around the country. Instead, more than $17 billion has been spent and only 212 sites (15% of the 1,439 listed since its inception) have been ...

Jan. 1, 2002

By ARMSTRONG and Associates

Monitoring DMA level case study

ABIC, a leading provider of veterinary products chooses MonoScan to monitor the level of DMA (Dimethylamine) tank in one of its plants located in Israel. ABIC, wholly owned by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, is Israel's largest veterinary products manufacturer. The company produces a wide range of vaccines for poultry and livestock and other animals. ABIC's plants are equipped with ...

Jan. 1, 2005

By Solid Applied Technologies Ltd. (SolidAT)

Monitoring flammable gas in boiler houses

The most common fuels in use for space and water heating are Oil, Natural Gas and Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG). By far the most popular, clean and cost effective solutions are utilising Natural Gas or LPG. The traditional safety measure derived from the time of oil fired boiler houses is the use of a fusible link placed above the each boiler. The fusible link is intended to melt if it becomes ...

Sep. 2, 2009

By International Gas Detectors (IGD) Ltd.

Wireless monitoring for a safe indoor environment

This article discusses the benefits of wireless technology for continously monitoring the indoor environment. In striving for the construction of energy efficient and cost-effective buildings, the imperative issue of the buildings Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is often overlooked. This can often lead to a unhealthy indoor environment and even to conditions such as Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) or other ...

Aug. 18, 2010

By PPM Technology

Design Considerations for Multilevel Monitoring Wells

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Aug. 31, 2005

By Solinst Canada Ltd.

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