Tag: safety
Mining safety drives solenoid valves growth
According to a recent report by IndustryARC “Solenoid Valves Market Analysis: By Types; By Industry – With Forecast (2015-2020),” the solenoid valves market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.
ROSS’ 21 & 27 series valves get SIL certification
It has been announced that Michigan-based ROSS CONTROLS’ 21 and 27 series in-line valves are now Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Certified per the requirements of the IEC 61508 2010 standard. These valves are suitable for use in safety instrumented systems up to SIL 2 and may be used in a redundant structure up to SIL 3.
Pressure relief valves to increase rail safety
Recently, environmentalists have been urging oil companies to reduce volatile gasses in Bakken crude. Oil train shipments from the Bakken have skyrocketed in recent years, which have heightened the worries.
U.S. Chief Nuclear Officers conclude Japan visit
On 13 September chief nuclear officers representing all operating U.S. commercial nuclear energy facilities concluded a week of safety-focused dialogue and tours of Japanese nuclear plants, including the Fukushima Daiichi and Daini plant sites, the NEI has reported.
The unprecedented exchange among nearly 30 U.S.
AOPL urges State Dept. to approve KXL
The Association of Oil Pipe Lines (AOPL) reiterated the inherent safety of pipelines and the numerous special safety requirements that will apply to the Keystone XL pipeline at a public hearing on Thursday.
SF sues fed agency for pipeline safety
The city of San Francisco, California has filed a lawsuit against a federal pipeline safety agency in the U.S. District Court for allegedly failing to enforce safety standards for natural gas transmission pipelines.