The Coker Drum Safety System (CDSS; photo) automatically inhibits the opening of valves under unsafe process conditions. In a crude petroleum refinery, this prevents the release of hydrocarbons or hydrogen sulfide (or both) into the atmosphere, or introduction of hydrocarbons…
This firm has upgraded its Valtek rotary eccentric-plug control valve design to provide increased safety. The upgraded Valtek MaxFlo 3 provides robust shaft blow-out protection in compliance with ASME standards developed to prevent the stem from being removed or ejected…
This firm develops and builds incinerators, based on the natural draft principle, for incinerating hospital, slaughterhouse and other hazardous wastes. Furnaces are made from massive steel construction, which is lined with several layers of fire-resistant insulation (refractory that is heat…
Edwards Spectra ZW (photo) is a single, compact system for abating the deposition and clean gases used in the very high gas flow, chemical-vapor deposition (CVD) process steps in the manufacture of solar cells and flat panel displays. A wet…
The Jamesbury series 7000/9000 flanged ball valve are automated shutoff valves designed not only to meet EN161 and EN264, as approved by TÜV Rheinland, but also provide protection against fire and explosive hazards during the operation of gas- and oil-burning…
FireBag thermo-activated shut-off devices turn off gas supply when ambient temperatures reach 212°F, preventing the spread of fire that can lead to gas explosions. The FireBag will meet the temperature and leakage requirements of ANSI/API 607 for natural gas, propane…
This firm has added new high performance models to its range of rupture discs. For protection of medium- and high-pressure equipment, the rupture discs model SCD (forward acting) and SCR (compression) have a micro-scored calibrated section with six sectors (instead…
This firm’s continuous particulate-emission monitor and baghouse-filter leak detector (photo) effectively automates the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA; Washington, D.C.) maximum achievable control technology (MACT) requirements, thus improving air-quality management. Capable of detecting any type of particulate above 0.3 µm…
The new, improved "sterile as standard" ChargeBag (photo) for contained transfer of potent powders ensures maximum product recovery, quality and operator protection. High containment, with operator exposure limits of less than 1 µg/m3 during the transfer process is achieved when…
Allison Engineering A new type of TÜV-approved, stainless-steel spray guard (photo) provides effective protection from dangerous spray-outs of fuel oils and other flammable liquids from pipes and flanges. The safety shield incorporates a steel band and an internal stainless-steel mesh…