hazardous engineering solutions february 2012
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The World's leading magazine for engineers working with hazardous environments.TRANSCRIPT
HES Magazine And Easyfairs Launch New Hazardous Area Event Page 14
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Latest Industry News
HAZEX Show Preview
Buyers Guide
FEBRUARY 2012 Issue 6
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LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS
ENCLOSURES FOR HAZARDOUS AREAS – UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE
HAZEX SHOW PREVIEW – HES MAGAZINE AND EASYFAIRS LAUNCH NEW SHOW
CABLE GLANDS
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHTS
BUYERS GUIDE
February 2012
HAZARDOUS ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS05
Latest News
Fireco, the UK’s leading specialist in simple, effective services and solutions for fire safety management, is celebrating a double success at this year’s British Engineering Excellence Awards.
Freedor, the world’s first wireless, electrically powered free-swing door closer, has won the prestigious Mechanical Product of the Year category of this year’s British Engineering Excellence Awards along with Fireco Design Engineer Darren Jones, who was crowned Young Design Engineer of the Year at the same Awards held at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London.
These awards follow Freedor’s winning of the best passive protection product award at the 2011 Fire Excellence Awards in May.
Freedor allows the fire door to swing freely and be left in any position, but will close the door when the fire
alarm sounds. Freedor is a simple, neat and unobtrusive hold open device that improves access in buildings and allows flexibility in the use of more fluid layouts, and is easy to install in new buildings and retrofit.
Fireco scoops two prestigious awards
For more product information contact Fireco on (local rate):0845 241 7474e-mail [email protected] or visit www.firecoltd.com
Sira Consulting Ltd (a CSA
International company) has
been awarded a major contract
to provide Premier Oil plc
with a comprehensive range
of compliance services with
respect to ATEX 137 (Worker
Protection Directive) & DSEAR
(Dangerous Substances
and Explosive Atmospheres
Regulations.)
Premier Oil plc (LSE: PMO) is a leading independent oil and gas company with production interests in the North Sea, Indonesia, Mauritania, Pakistan and Vietnam.
As part of its compliance procedures, Premier identified that a review of the hazardous area drawings for Balmoral FPV (Floating Production Vessel) was necessary, with a competent third party organization required to assist Premier with its responsibilities under ATEX 137 / DSEAR.
Sira Consulting, specialists in Hazardous Area Compliance services, was awarded the contract. The contract scope is to analyse and classify the platform and to prepare a report and updated drawings that will enable the proper selection and installation of equipment to be used safely in that environment. The contract is anticipated to take 16 weeks commencing Jan 2012.
Sira Consulting provides a wide range of Training, Compliance and Consultancy Services specifically for Hazardous Area, ATEX, IECEx and NEC 500/505 matters.
For further information, contact Otto Hughes, Business Manager. E: [email protected] T: +44 (0) 1244 670 900 W: www.siraconsulting.com
Sira Secures major
Compliance Contract
with Premier Oil plc
This special B-Tower mounted on Man truck shows the talent and the synergy of the two teams, who have succeeded in producing a multifunction machine, or multipurpose (to borrow a term dear to CTE), identifying separately the 2 functions required by the customer and joining them in the same fire-fighting vehicle.The installation was then completed with vans and fire extinguishing system from our partner in Hong Kong.The fire B-Fire platforms and water towers B-Tower have a range that goes from 22 up to 62 m working height. These platforms are designed and constructed for the rescue and fire fighting activities.All type of platforms are available with a wide range of options to satisfy the most demanding working conditions.Since 1965 Effer produces the widest range of hydraulic folding truck and marine crane, with power / weight ratio among the best on the market and lifting capacity of 2 txm to 300 txm.
Visit our website: www.ctelift.comFollow us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/CTE-Piattaforme-aeree/250488821678980
CTE and Effer together for a special B-Fire aerial platform with final destination to Hong Kong
How to succeed in satisfying a Chineese customer looking for a fire truck equipped with both a water tower arm and a crane for lifting hydraulic tools?CTE has succeeded by combining its know-how in the field of fire-prevention platforms and water towers and the convenience of the Effer cranes, with a very special and unique setting.
HAZARDOUS ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS 06
Latest News
SWIG (Sensors for Water Interest Group) is a not for profit information exchange and networking group with a diverse UK-wide membership drawn from the water and process industries, sensor manufacturers and their distributors, academic institutions involved in sensor research, regulatory bodies and consultants working in the field of water management.
SWIG focuses on the use of sensor and associated technologies for measurement and control in water and wastewater treatment processes and infrastructure, as well as in natural environments and waters.
SWIG Programme Manager Linda Smith says: “WWEM 2012 will be a great opportunity for everyone involved with water quality and flow to come together and exchange ideas during an event that will be entirely focused on testing and monitoring. We therefore welcome this opportunity to encourage collaboration between parties interested in research, development and sensor deployment, and we anticipate strong participation from our members.”
WWEM 2012 organiser Marcus Pattison says he is “delighted with SWIG’s involvement because partnerships will be a central theme for this year’s event.”
WWEM 2012 announces
partnership with SWIG
WWEM 2012, the Water Wastewater
& Environmental Monitoring event
(Telford, 7/8th November 2012) has
announced a partnership with SWIG
to help accelerate the sharing of
knowledge between academia and
industry at this year’s event.
Further information is
available at:
www.wwem.uk.com and
www.swig.org.uk
The company has been working with partners to supply flame retardant protective wear based on Protex modacrylic fibres for well over a decade. Now, in response to a global requirement for next generation protective garments that do not compromise on comfort, safety or cost effectiveness, Protal is being launched. It is available in four levels of protection, based on different end use criteria.
Greg Cluskey, managing director of Waxman Fibres, said: “After three years of intensive research and development, we are delighted to bring to market such an innovation. Not only does Protal offer extremely high levels of multi-hazard protection, it is also comfortable for the wearer and thanks to its unique breathability properties, is ideal for people working in hot climates, as very lightweight fabrics are available.”
The patent pending blend of performance fibres provides a much higher level of protection than previously available.
Greg said: “Specifiers and procurement personnel can be assured that the Protal range offers a wide choice of fabric options to cover the increasingly complex and ever-changing global compliancy laws and world safety standards.”
Protal fabrics are available in a variety of weights and colours, including high-visibility. The inherent flame retardant properties do not deteriorate as they are ‘built in’ to the fabric. As well as eliminating the need for costly re-treatment and unpleasant odours, this gives Protal the edge in practical comfort. It is suitable for woven, knitted or non-woven protective workwear and is designed for use as next to skin, liner, inter-liner and outer fabric.
Waxman Fibres Ltd is a subsidiary of the Waxman Group of Companies, based in Elland, West Yorkshire. The company operates in international markets. End users include major utilities, civil engineering, construction and petrochemical sectors.
Waxman Fibres Launches Next Generation Flame Retardant Protective Wear
Waxman Fibres has launched Protal, a ground-breaking new
flame retardant fabric solution that offers unrivalled comfort and
breathability for the global protective clothing market.
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PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
Diversified technology company 3M has developed a specialist range of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for the food and beverage manufacturing industry. The 3M Food and Beverage range includes
earmuffs, earplugs, disposable respirators and safety spectacles.
Anja Buchan of 3M’s Safety Solutions Division explained: “Health & Safety professionals working in the food and beverage sector face a particular set of challenges and it is vital to ensure both
the protection of the worker against potential hazards and the maintenance of strict hygiene standards.
“The 3M Food and Beverage range combines the latest innovations in technology and design to offer the most advanced and appropriate solutions for a variety of applications.”
Respiratory protection 3M Aura 9400+ Disposable Respirators offer protection against particulate hazards related to food and beverage production, such as flour or grain dust. Designed to stand out, the new respirators are a highly visible bright blue colour and feature a concealed metal nose clip, which keeps the mask securely in place and also means it is metal-detectable in line with customer needs. It has also been designed without staples or small, detachable parts.
Anja added: “The new design offers a unique combination of features, making it ideal for use in a food manufacturing environment, where minimising contamination risks during production is crucial. For hygiene benefits, the respirators are also individually packaged to prevent contamination before use.”
The 3-Panel flat-fold design accommodates a wide range of face shapes and sizes and allows for easier facial movements, making the respirators easier to talk through. Additional features include a technically-advanced filter material that combines effective
performance with low breathing resistance to allow the wearer to breathe more easily during the course of their working day. An embossed top panel also reduces airflow through the top of the respirator, which helps to minimise the fogging of eyewear.
Hearing protectionA high proportion of processes in the food and beverage industry – operations such as bottling and milling for example - exceed the Upper Exposure Action Value of 85dB(A)* for noise – when hearing protection must be provided.
A common issue for workers wearing protective earmuffs is that moisture can be absorbed and condensed water builds up in the cups and headband, leading to hygiene issues and discomfort for the wearer. The 3M Peltor Optime II Food Earmuff has been developed using a special foam and headband cushion design. The foam is pre-moulded to give optimal fit to the ear cups and gives better thermal isolation, which prevents moisture and heat build-up whilst retaining the correct level of attenuation. Comfortable, hygienic and easy to clean, the earmuffs are white in colour to help increase visibility of cross contamination.
As part of the 3M E-A-R Passive Hearing Range, the new 3M E-A-R Tracer 20 Reusable Earplugs have been launched to include a robust, pocket-sized storage box, to allow for easier storage and reuse. Available in a non-food coloured blue, these top performing reusable corded earplugs are low attenuating, so ideal for processes where noise levels are below 95dB(A) or anywhere contamination needs to be considered. They are also fully metal detectable.
Eye protection From particles in the air to water and chemical splashes, food-related activities can also pose potential eye hazards. The 3M Tora CCS (Cord Control System) Safety Spectacles have been designed to provide eye protection whilst keeping corded earplugs attached, untangled and ready for use at all times. This integrated system reduces the loss of both eyewear and earplugs that can not only reduce expenses for replacements but more importantly can help to avoid potential contamination issues.
Fit For Food3M develops dedicated PPE for the food and beverage industry
For further information on the 3M Food and Beverage range visit www.3M.co.uk/foodppe
For more details on the full range of Safety Solutions available from 3M, visit www.3M.co.uk/ohes or call 0870 60 800 60 in the UK or 1 800 320 500 (Ireland).
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EX INSPECTION SOFTWARE
The two fundamentals of ensuring regulatory compliance of equipment installed in potentially hazardous areas are:
• ensuring that equipment is installed to the BS EN 60079-14 standard and
• that equipment has an inspection and maintenance plan in accordance with BS EN 60079-17 so that it continues to be safe to operate and that this can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of your HSE inspector.
Follow these top tips to make your ATEX/DSEAR compliance straightforward so you are ready to answer any questions the next time your HSE inspector visits.
Put yourself in control - by making testing and hazardous area inspection processes an integral part of routine maintenance. Without doubt, having an up-to-date and accurate asset register takes time and resource, but it is essential for demonstrating regulatory compliance and ensuring your inspections are carried out in a timely manner. Make sure your investment in developing an asset register is not wasted by having a good system to a) record your information; b) easily report on the information and c) making future information updates easy and efficient.
Be secure - by ensuring your system records who is responsible for carrying out the inspection and prompts your inspection and testing to keep your plant and equipment compliant with ATEX/DSEAR regulations and in optimum operating condition. This way you will never miss a critical hazardous area inspection and you will be able to respond quickly and accurately to HSE questions.
Get it right - by designing the system to the specific requirements of the ATEX/DSEAR regulations, ensuring the right questions are asked to complete the right inspection
tests and collecting the right information specific to each asset on your register.
Reduce costs - by eliminating time consuming paper based systems and consider using technology to your advantage with electronic data capture to improve speed and efficient use of your resources. Think about how many times you’ve scribbled a note that made perfect sense at the time of the inspection but, by the time you transfer that information from paper, you’ve had to re-inspect because your note no longer makes sense – or, even worse, a third party transcriber has misinterpreted your note!IndEx software has a straightforward auto-prompt form structure which is directly aligned to BS EN 60079-17 to help you ensure your plant is ATEX/DSEAR compliant – and, because it has been designed in close consultation with the engineers who use it on a regular basis, is intuitive and easy to use.
Simplify your inspection process to comply with ATEX/DSEAR and reduce costs
“The reduced administration from a simple
two-step process of capture and then
download means no multiple handling of
data. I can quantify faults, prepare reports
with less effort and it is so much easier to
answer HSE questions”
For a no obligation demonstration of how
IndEx can help you to achieve reduced cost
compliance, contact Tracey Marshall at Terrington
Data Management on:
07899 721508 or visit www.atex-inspection.com.
HAZARDOUS ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS 10
INDUSTRY NEWS
Compact in its design, the solenoid valve features a NAMUR mounting pattern according to VDI/VDE 3845 designed to mount to any NAMUR valve actuator thus reducing actuator response times, space requirements and also negating the need for a back plate. Installation costs are lower as the need for tubing, fittings, brackets and assembly labour are greatly reduced. All mounting screws and seals are included with the valve.What differentiates the Bifold design to any other on the market is the unique patented mounting/spacer block which is free to rotate through 360°. This feature avoids the solenoid housing from coming into contact with the switch box and ensures the Filter Regulator remains upright at all times.This range of products also includes the manifold option which incorporates the NAMUR interface kit based on the market leading ‘AXIS’® system, allowing the direct mounting of Filter Regulators, Check Valves, Flow Control Valves, Pressure Relief Valves and Manual Valves etc.Our system will accommodate all valve actuators in any orientation = NO RESTRICTIONS. The unique multifunction rotating system includes inlet/exhaust Flow Control Valve and High Flow Quick Exhaust Valve and optional fully rotational Filter Regulator.This robust design is manufactured from 316L stainless steel with an operating temperature range of -60°C to +180°C and worldwide approvals Ex d, Ex ia, Ex emb and explosion proof. This product range is available with the widest range of override options including (Auto Reset, Spring Return Manual Override, Stayput
Manual Override, Manual Reset, Tamperproof Manual Latch and Latch Energised).All our FP Solenoid valve assemblies have SIL 3 third party certification to IEC 61508.Headquartered in the UK, The Bifold Group is a major developer and manufacturer of pneumatic and hydraulic system component technologies for oil and gas (upstream and downstream) and power generation industries. Bifold products are delivered through a large manufacturing and distribution network.
For innovative and reliable valve solutions, visit our website www.bifold.co.uk where more detailed information and a PDF brochure, may be downloaded.
Bifold Releases Direct Mount NAMUR SolutionsBifold Group introduces their range of direct mount solenoid valves, manifold and accessories for general valve actuator applications. These valves are available in 3/2 or 5/2 5/3 port configurations.
More InformationGill Bancroft, Tel. +44 (0) 161 345 4777 Fax. +44 (0) 161 345 4780 | Email: [email protected] Web: www.bifold.co.uk | Bifold Fluidpower Ltd, Greenside Way, Middleton, Manchester, M24 1SW, UK.
A new product launched by OCG lighting is set to accelerate the adoption of LEDs in heavy and hazardous industries.
Designed specifically for hazardous and explosive environments, OCG Lighting’s NeoBulb Escort ATEX range provides all the benefits of high quality LED lighting: long, maintenance-free life, excellent efficiency and incredible durability. In addition, the ATEX compliant range benefits from a unique approach to thermal management, which allows the product to boast an extremely long lifespan.
NeoBulb’s unique heat pipe design maintains a thermal junction temperature of less than 60ºC. This enables more than seven years of 24-hour continuous usage, offering up to ten times the lifespan of some existing commercial ATEX lighting solutions. Crucially for hazardous industries
this feature significantly reduces manufacturing downtime and resultant operational losses.
In addition, the NeoBulb Escort ATEX range offers a 70% energy saving compared to current solutions, providing energy-intensive industries a simple and cost-effective mechanism for achieving energy reduction targets.
New Product Launched By OCG Lighting Is Set To Accelerate Their Adoption In Heavy And Hazardous Industries.
Recognition is growing that LED technology, with
long lifespans and low energy consumption, offers
considerable benefits for ATEX environments.
To find out more about the benefits LEDs can offer for your business please contact Steve Edwards, OCG Lighting’s Technical Sales Manager, on 07703 102200 or [email protected].
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT – ATEX LIGHTING
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ENCLOSURES
As a manufacturer of enclosures for harsh industrial
and hazardous environments, we often deal with
customers who don’t fully understand what they
require in terms of the IP protection rating of an
enclosure and whether what they are asking for
meets the end users’ technical specification.
The function of an enclosure is to protect the internal
components from excess heat, humidity, dirt, dust or
water. The customer could be sourcing an enclosure
for a hazardous gas environment such as an oil
platform or petrochemicals plant, or for a dusty
environment such as a flour mill or sugar production
plant.
In either case, it is crucial that the customer fully
appreciates the differences between the IP
ratings along with the requirements
for one that is fully certified for
use in a hazardous gas or dust
environment. Also, in terms of
modifying an enclosure – either
prior to or after installation – it is
equally important that the installer
and end user fully appreciates
what they are allowed to
do with that Exe or
Exd enclosure so as
not to adversely
affect its protection
rating or invalidate
the certification.
With an Exd enclosure,
the box cannot be
modified once it has
been manufactured and
assembled; otherwise the
protection rating will be affected.
For example, drilling new cable entries
Enclosures for hazardous areas: understanding the differences
When it comes to specifying
enclosures for hazardous area
electrical applications, engineers
must ensure they fully understand
IP protection ratings, as well as
the implications of modifying an
Exd or Exe enclosure prior to
or after installation, says Gary
Johnson, Technical Manager at
COOPER Crouse-Hinds UK.
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ENCLOSURES
must only be carried out by the manufacturer or
by an approved local assembler (distributor). Once
an Exe enclosure leaves the factory, although this
is in a certified state, end users may then modify
that box prior to or after installation within certain
guidelines. Any alterations need to be communicated
to the manufacturer or local assembler to ensure
that the correct certification is given or maintained.
These modifications normally involve adding some
extra cable entries or terminals. This is why Cooper
Crouse-Hinds normally supplies a range of standard
hazardous area Exe enclosures to its network of
approved local assemblers, who are then able to
carry out modifications to those enclosures to suit
the application, without adversely affecting the
certification or protection rating.
Enclosures for hazardous gas or dust environments
are normally manufactured from stainless steel
or GRP, but also painted steel for some indoor,
sheltered applications. Many customers don’t fully
appreciate that an Exd or Exe enclosure has been
put through a series of arduous tests. These include
thermal conditioning (to represent rapid ageing),
which simulate 20-plus years of operation in the
field. In addition, hazardous enclosures are also
subjected to a series of mechanical impact tests,
in places that are considered to be the weakest
points of the enclosure (the test houses are experts
in finding these!). If the material is considered to
have a reduction in resistance to impact at lower
temperatures, the box is also impact tested at the
lower end of the box’s operating temperature range.
These tests are important because once installed in
a harsh hazardous area, it is often difficult to service
an enclosure due to the hazardous area or it could
get inadvertently knocked or bashed in a working
environment, so the enclosure must remain intact in
order to continue performing the intended function for
protection.
In recent years, European and International standards
for hazardous area enclosures have become even
stricter in terms of impact and thermal tests. In the
latest standards, all openings on the enclosure
are tested (opened and closed) prior to their IP
test. Many companies can offer industrial-grade
enclosures with an IP66 rating, but for hazardous
areas, customers need to be absolutely certain
that the enclosures they source are fully certified
boxes that have been tested in terms of
temperature ratings and impact protection.
It is generally accepted in the oil & gas industry
that hazardous area enclosures need to be
manufactured from 316L stainless steel as a
minimum. Most of our hazardous area enclosures
are made from electro-chemical polished 316L
high-grade stainless steel as standard, as this
offers enhanced corrosion resistance over other
finishes.
GRP enclosures also offer technical advantages.
The material is often graphite-loaded in order to
avoid a build up of electrostatic charge, which
is important for hazardous area applications.
Moulded, non-metallic enclosures also enable
the manufacturer to construct very modular
or flexible design features for the customer,
including quick-fitting of components such as
pushbuttons, switches, lamps, and so on. Non-
metallic enclosures also enable you to design
low-sided enclosures for easier, faster wiring. With
stainless steel fabricated boxes, it is a little more
difficult to offer these features, but fabricated steel
enclosures are very flexible in the size ranges
offered, special sizes can be quickly included, and
they can also be provided in much larger sizes if
required.
For more information on COOPER Crouse-
Hinds’ range of enclosures for hazardous
areas, please contact the European
Marketing Department on:
Tel: +44 (0) 2476 308930
E mail;[email protected]
www.coopercrouse-hinds.eu
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HAZEX SHOW 2012
HES Magazine And Easyfairs Launch New Hazardous Area Event
HAZEX has been created to reflect the growing responsibilities of engineering professionals and the growing concerns and tighter legislation over the health and safety of industrial, commercial and government sites and facilities.
This is a must-attend event for any hazardous area professional involved with aspects of hazardous engineering and the health and safety of hazardous environments.
Why should you attend HAZEX 2012?
HAZEX will be a one stop shop for engineers looking to comply with the latest health & safety legislation. Over recent months there have been many high profiled incidents that have resulted in deaths within the industrial workplace. It is our intention to help engineers and health & safety professionals alike implement the best safety practices available and minimise the risks associated with working within hazardous areas. HAZEX will be the ideal platform in which to give engineers the knowledge to all the current tools, services and best practice associated with hazardous engineering.
BRAND NEW TO MAINTEC 2012!
MAINTEC 2012 will now house
a specialist Hazardous Area
exhibition (HAZEX).
WHY VISIT MAINTEC 2012...Top 4 reasons to attend the UK’s leading maintenance
and asset management show:
1. Meet cutting-edge suppliers with solutions to
help you to boost plant performance, reduce costs,
improve safety and ensure environmental compliance.
You’ll be sure to uncover many innovative new
solutions to your challenges.
2. For the busy maintenance professional, MAINTEC
2012 is truly a one-stop shop. Show focus areas
include Pumps and Valves, Tools, Compressed Air
and Industrial Cleaning to name but a few.
3. There’s a packed learnShops™ programme, free
to attend, practical, action-orientated and inspiring
seminars.
4. Show features will take place during the three days
including the Lions’ Lair, The Job Shop, Grand Prix-
Fastest Lap and much more.
PLUS....Meet key suppliers from all major industry
sectors who will offer the following services:
• Boilers/burners
• Combustion engineering
• Condition monitoring
• Contract maintenance & management services
• Emissions monitoring
• Energy & environmental management
• Factory and maintenance equipment
• Health & safety
• Lubrication
• Maintenance & asset management consultancy
• Maintenance & asset management IT
• Maintenance training & recruitment
• Preventive & predictive maintenance
• Production engineering
• Property/buildings maintenance
• Thermographic equipment & services
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HAZEX SHOW 2012
Who should attend?
• Engineers that work within hazardous environments. Typical industries include the offshore and petrochem sector as well as utilities, chemical and pharmaceutical and mining and quarrying.
• Job functions will include maintenance, project, production, health & safety, operations, facilities, electrical and senior decision makers.
HAZEX offers visitors the opportunity to discover the latest products, legislation, case studies and latest techniques applicable to engineers working within hazardous environments.Accompanying the exhibition will be a comprehensive seminar programme covering a variety of topics relating to working within hazardous areas.
One of the new minefields for engineering and operations professionals is the mandatory European Community directive ATEX 94/9/EC.
ATEX stands for atmosphere explosive and it is the law in the EU. HAZEX offers ATEX approved companies the ideal platform in which to showcase their products & services.The ATEX labelling & markings on products should include the following information:1. It is in compliance with the relevant & applicable safety standards
2. It is operational in a specific temperature range
3. It is intended for use in hazardous or explosive atmospheres
4. It is approved for certain gas grouping
5. That it meets all the directives Sectors that now rely on stringent and necessary ATEX approved products and hazardous area best practice include:
•Oil&gas•Nuclear•Renewables•Chemical•Pharmaceutical•Petrochemical•Food&beverage•Utilities&transportation
How to get to the NEC, Birmingham...
The National Exhibition Centre (NEC)BirminghamWest MidlandsB40 1NTEngland
Tel: +44 (0)121 780 4141Email: [email protected]: www.thenec.co.uk
By Road
Birmingham is at the hub of the UK motorway network, enabling visitors to travel directly from the M6, M1, M40 and M42. The NEC has its own on-site car parks while the city-centre venues are served by a car park at The NIA and others in the immediate vicinity.
By Rail
The NEC and The NEC Arena are served by Birmingham International station, connected by a covered bridgelink. London is only 90 minutes away and trains also run direct to many regional towns and cities. By Air
More than 20 international airlines serve Birmingham International Airport, which is conveniently situated a few minutes from The NEC. Together they provide scheduled flights from 34 destinations in the UK, Europe and North America. The NEC is also easily accessible from London Heathrow, London Gatwick and other regional airports.
Accommodation
The Solutions Company is the preferred supplier for accommodation on this event. Contact them on +44 (0)1335 345655 or email [email protected]
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Sira Test & Certification to support at HAZEX, the new specialist hazardous area event
Sira Test & Certification Ltd (a CSA International
company) has announced it is supporting at
HAZEX, the new specialist hazardous area event
being run as part of easyFairs MAINTEC 2012.
Sira has been at the forefront of hazardous area
issues and training for over 25 years. It is a world
leader in the conformity assessment solutions field
and the UK’s leading Notified Body for Ex Product
Certification (ATEX & IECEx), indeed it has issued
more IECEx certificates than any other certification
body. So Sira’s endorsement of HAZEX reflects the
event’s commitment to bringing the UK’s top hazard
prevention experts under one roof.
Commenting on Sira Test & Certification’s decision
to exhibit at HAZEX, Adam Garner, Marketing
Coordinator at Sira said: “We see this as a golden
opportunity for us to explain our full range of services
to engineers, contractors, industrial clients and the
many supply organisations we can help. We’re very
excited to be involved in the show.”
In addition to promoting its services Sira will run
a learnShops seminar at the show designed to
demystify the IECEx Certification of Personnel
Competence Scheme. As the first organisation to
issue the world’s first IECEx personnel competence
certificate, Sira is an acknowledged expert in this
field. This newly launched scheme is a world first in
providing companies with independent proof that
a person holding an IECEx Certificate of Personnel
Competence has the knowledge and skills necessary
to implement the international Ex Standards. This can
be especially important for contracting staff. Sira will
explain to attendees what the scheme is about, its
benefits to industry and how individuals can achieve
certification.
Visit Online -to find out more
3) Results will display on the left hand side, Click on the show title.
4) In the red menu on the right hand side you can view full detals about the event, including floor plans and exhibitors lists
To see more details on the show, you can visit us online.
1) Go to: www.easyfairs.com
2) In the blue search area search for MAINTEC 2012.
HAZEX SHOW 2012
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MAINTENANCE & SAFETY FOR OFFSHORE RIGS
IPU Group designs and makes a range of air, spring, hydraulic and nitrogen starting solutions capable of turning over and starting diesel engines up to 320 litre in the harshest of conditions including wet, sub-zero, artic and extreme heat. A significant number of these engines are located in high risk environments such as oil and gas platforms, where a means of secondary non-electrical starting is mandatory in the event of a fire or explosion.
However, informal research by IPU has discovered that these emergency starting solutions are not getting regularly serviced, which the business believes could be putting personnel at risk.
IPU considers that a reduction in maintenance crews on platforms, a lack of awareness of the critical safety-related function of the starting systems and a shortage of spares for equipment, which in some cases is over 30 years old, is leading to the inadequate servicing of secondary power sources.
A lot of back-up generators in the offshore industry are located in exposed areas and at the mercy of the elements, suffering erosion due to the effects of water, sea salt and extreme temperatures, but according to IPU full servicing of emergency starting systems is being overlooked.
To resolve this potentially serious problem, IPU has had a number of engineering staff trained for off-shore servicing. This includes passing the Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training for helicopter travel to offshore installations. The engineers are also qualified to service and maintain other manufacturers’ kit as well as IPU solutions, in accordance with the main specifications of the equipment. All work is certified to meet existing safety standards.Divisional director of starting systems at IPU, David Caddick, believes that in his experience the black-start capability on some platforms has been compromised due to a regime of sporadic safety checks, and that
operators must do more than the weekly test to comply with safety guidelines.
Mr Caddick said: “Part of the problem appears to be that maintenance crews are unaware of whose area of responsibility it is. We have voiced our concerns to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) and are keen to work with them to ensure the very highest standards of offshore safety.
“Even in the harshest conditions operators must organise regular servicing support for their stand-by equipment. However, this is not always happening either due to operational pressures, lack of relevant skills or as a result of staff shortages.
“We can help reduce the risk of failure of emergency power on oil and gas platforms by providing regular servicing to back-up starter motors. Our highly trained and motivated engineers are on stand-by 24/7 to go to the most hazardous environments anywhere in the world.”
West Midlands-based IPU is offering a world-wide sales and service back-up for diesel engine emergency starting covering virtually all off-shore locations from the North Sea, and Antarctica to Asia.
Reliable secondary starting applications that are deployed to meet ATEX regulations for explosive atmospheres are vital for productivity, performance and the safety of offshore rigs - IPU can give operators who cannot afford to lose power peace of mind by delivering cost effective starting system testing, installation and commissioning onsite, as well as regular servicing, carried out by highly qualified and committed staff.
New Maintenance Service Should Help Safeguard Lives In A Crisis On Offshore Rigs
A UK manufacturer of secondary diesel
engine starting solutions used in critical
applications such as off-shore on-rig
emergency power generators, winches,
fire pumps and lifeboats, is launching a
new maintenance service for applications
located in extreme locations, to resolve
what it sees as a serious safety loophole.
Andy Hill - Marketing ManagerIPU Group. Churchbridge, Oldbury, B69 2ASTelephone 0121 511 0400Email: [email protected]: www.ipu.co.uk
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ADHESIVES
Protecting our workforce and environment through
ever tightening health and safety rules has a double
edge. Of course it’s in everyone’s interests but for
those whose job it is to evaluate the suitability of
hazard-labelled products against process needs and
company policy, tougher legislation means a lot more
work.
The quick fix is to select products that are free from
hazard labelling. But in reality, are they as effective as
their counterparts whose constituents require them to
display health and safety symbols?
In the case of the health and safety range from Henkel, the
answer is a resounding yes. The company first introduced
its Loctite 2400 and 2700 threadlocking products a short
time ago but now these formulations have been joined
by others with similar credentials. As a result, Henkel
is unique in its ability to offer a comprehensive range of
hazard-label-free engineering adhesives that cover the
lion’s share of applications.
This range has now become the Loctite front line offering,
with products carrying health and safety symbols only
being called in where a specific performance characteristic
is required. And crucially this hazard-free, high
performance is available at no additional cost to the end
user.
Henkel, with the Loctite brand has always had a very
strong health and safety ethos with its R&D being driven
by sustainability and responsibility. Dr Vernon Kreible
developed anaerobic engineering adhesives in 1953 and
through continuous development, this technology has
evolved into a highly effective Loctite product range that
covers, threadlocking, thread sealing, gasketing and
retaining.
These latest additions to its health and safety range are
designed to make the
COSHH assessment and
acceptance process for
engineering adhesives as
easy as possible. Instead
of safety sheets running to
maybe a dozen pages, all
the details needed for these
products are contained in
just four.
The range enables
manufacturers to benefit
from the many advantages
that this technology brings
NON HAZARDOUS ENGINEERING ADHESIVES… same high performance with no price premium
Protecting our workforce and
environment through ever tightening
health and safety rules has a double
edge. Of course it’s in everyone’s
interests but for those whose job it is
to evaluate the suitability of hazard-
labelled products against process
needs and company policy, tougher
legislation means a lot more work.
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ADHESIVES
whilst demonstrating responsibility for their staff and the
environment. It’s not solely a question of conformity
however, the Loctite range also outperforms other
technologies.
Threadlocking is a good case in point. Take a look at the
following graph that shows the results of an independent
test to demonstrate clampload retention performance of
various locking devices. You can see that the use of the
threadlocking adhesive gives far better vibration resistance
than most methods. And even when compared against
technologies that provide a similar performance – the
adhesive bolt and the saw-toothed flange - the Loctite
system introduces further
advantages.
Firstly, it costs less and
secondly, the resultant joint
is completely sealed. So,
for example, this allows
manufacturers to dispense with
blind hole drilling and tapping
and use the simpler practice
of through hole drilling and
tapping. The threaded fitting
is completely sealed with the
locking compound so the
adjacent water jacket or oil way
remains pressure tight. The
product is also available in two
grades, Loctite 2400 and 2700
respectively, for medium and
high strength threadlocking.
From an application point of
view the Loctite threadlockers overlap to a degree with
the Loctite 5400 thread sealer. Its primary role however
is to seal and lock to prevent leakage of gasses or liquids.
When the liquid adhesive is applied to a taper parallel
thread it provides an instant seal so, if needs be, the
system can be pressurised straight away. There is no
danger of joint corrosion and of course the fastener can be
released at any time.
Next in the new health and safety range is Loctite 5800
for gasketing. In order to withstand the high operating
temperatures and pressures to which it is subjected, a
The innovative Loctite health
and safety range of anaerobic
engineering adhesives are highly
stable just like other Loctite
anaerobic products. More
information on the entire range is
available at:
www.loctitesolutions.com
gasket must be resistant to fluids and/or gasses. The
job of Loctite 5800 is therefore to provide a perfect
seal between components with maximum face-to-face
contact, eliminating flange face corrosion that can lead
to minor leakages.
A key benefit of retaining compounds is interference
fits can be reduced or even replaced with slip fits, there
is less stress within the assembly so a lighter housing
can be used. And this is also the case with the
final new Henkel product, the Loctite 6300 retaining
compound. This is designed to secure bearings,
bushes and other cylindrical parts onto shafts.
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ULTRASONIC INSPECTION EQUIPMENT
ATEX & IECEX OPTO COUPLERS
The Cygnus 1 Intrinsically Safe Multiple Echo Ultrasonic
Thickness Gauge is specifically designed for safe use
in potentially explosive and hazardous environments.
Without the need to remove protective coatings or
obtain hot work permits, inspection costs are greatly
reduced. The Cygnus 1 Intrinsically Safe Multiple Echo
Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge is robust, simple to use
and gives accurate, error checked measurements
whilst ignoring protective coatings.
ATEX Certification Coding:{Ex} II 1G Ex ia IIC T6 Ga{Ex} I M1 Ex ia I Ma (for use in MINES)
ATEX Certified - Multiple Echo Thickness GaugeCygnus Instruments Limited is the leading
manufacturer of Multiple Echo Ultrasonic
Thickness Gauges employing the Cygnus-
Pioneered Multiple Echo technique to give
accurate, error-checked metal thickness
measurements through coatings.
Cygnus contact details:Company: Cygnus Instruments LtdContact Person: Graham HainesPosition: Sales DirectorCygnus House, 30 Prince of Wales RoadDorchester, Dorset, DT1 1PW
Telephone Number: +44 (0)1305 265533Fax Number: +44 (0)1305 269900Email: [email protected] Website: www.cygnus-instruments.com
We also have a true surface mount lead free soldering compatible 10kV transistor replacement for the OPI1000LE types,this has yet to be submitted for ATEX/IECEx approval.
We have been in existence for 37 yrs and specialise in solving Opto Electronic problems.Whilst much of our product range is custom made we offer a standard range of LED Bargraphs,LED circuit board indicators,IR transmissive and reflective switches.
Early in 2012 we will be announcing the availability of a second generation high speed series of Opto couplers offering pin compatibility with our current OPI2000 types.These will use new internal components to strengthen the dual sourcability of the range.ATEX and IECEx certification will be applied for later this year.
If you have an Opto problem you would like us to look at whether it be ATEX/IECEx or not please contact us.We provide a prompt low cost service from prototypes through to full production tooling.
Cygnus Instruments LtdCygnus House, 30 Prince of Wales RoadDorchester, Dorset, DT1 1PW
Tel: +44 (0)1305 265533Email: [email protected]: www.cygnus-instruments.com
Bedford Opto Technology Ltd Hazardex 2012We design,develop and manufacture,in
Scotland,ATEX and IECEx certified Opto Couplers.
We offer tubular transistor output 10kV through
hole;surface mount transistor 10kV;surface mount
high speed opto logic output;through hole high
speed opto logic types.
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FATIGUE TEST EQUIPMENTFATIGUE TEST EQUIPMENT
The failure of any product or part, can result in hefty expenses or even loss of life. Optimising the shape, size and materials used in a product, by using simulation, is the most cost-effective way to avoid fatigue failures or create the desired product life.
IDAC Ltd is an FEA consultancy which makes use of ANSYS, an industry-leading simulation platform, to deliver solutions which can predict product life.
IDAC’s engineering consultants can evaluate product life using a complete fatigue simulation process. This process includes interfacing to CAD geometry, material selection from engineering data in the ANSYS material library, automatic meshing, application of initial conditions, simulation of the response of the structure and transfer of this information to one of the following:
• ANSYS Fatigue Module • ANSYS nCode DesignLife• A customised ANSYS fatigue solution written by IDAC
based on your specific requirements. A customised fatigue solution is often the most effective and economical solution to a complex assessment.
IDAC Employs FEA to Assess Fatigue LifeProducts that are exposed to
repeated cyclic loadings or varying
loads over time may eventually fail
as a result of fatigue.
For more information on services & products provided
by IDAC please contact IDAC Ltd on +44 (0)844 212
5900 or visit: idac.co.uk or email:[email protected]
Technical Sales Director Colin Jones says ‘STS are pretty unique in the way we are willing to develop a unit from concept to full on-site trial without the customer committing to the purchase of the unit’.
How This WorksAfter site visits to gather data and discuss options we produce a detailed proposal and a fixed price for the unit should the customer decide to purchase after trials.
If the price falls within budget we produce 3D CADs to help the customer evaluate the proposal. We then manufacture and deliver the unit to site for trial. After the week of live use the customer has the opportunity to purchase the unit or have it collected.
Colin Jones continued ‘This sounds like a risky strategy but it all depends on how good the units are you design. In our experience if you solve the customer’s problem they always want to purchase.’
Handling equipment manufacturer STS specialise
in design and build solutions, alongside a range
of quality standard products.
STS – Bespoke Handling Equipment Ltd Leedstown, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 6DS UKTel: +44(0)1736 851050 | Fax: +44(0)1736 851023email:[email protected]
Bespoke Handling SolutionsMATERIALS HANDLING
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GAS DECTECTION EQUIPMENT
Call Systems Technology’s new C3110P DECT handset is a phone,
pager and radio in one that also provides an effective lone worker
protection system.
Its personal alarm features enable staff to initialise panic and staff
alarms, or remote monitoring, directly from the handset. Meanwhile
the unit’s optional location and positioning system instantly informs
support staff of the accurate location of the person in need of help.
• IP65 Rated
• Large display screen
• Colour code alarm messaging
• Unique alarm graphics
• Panic button
• Position location
• 3 Year warranty as standard
Call 0800 389 5642 or visit
www.call-systems.com for more information.
The Gas-Pro has a number of special features specific to confined space entry (CSE) work:
• Compact and comparable in size to leading front-mount diffusion detectors, which means it will not get in the way of other personal protection equipment (PPE) and not interfere with the worker’s primary activity.
• Bright, clear top-mount display that can be read at a glance without having to even touch the detector. A dual colour backlight adds an extra level of alert should the Gas-Pro enter alarm status.
• Automated pre-entry check function. This is recorded in the event log making it traceable and proving the check was carried out prior to CSE.
• An internal pump allowing pre-entry testing to be done quickly and easily. This also keeps the size of the detector small and removes the problems of poor sealing or the need for extra equipment and chargers.
• +ve Safety™ (positive safety). Tri-colour status indication giving quick and effective monitoring of gas test (bump), calibration, over range and recent alarm notification. Because the indication light is visible to all it offers the fleet manager a quick, simple and comprehensive visible indication of monitor status.
• Multiple gas sensors for up to five potentially hazardous gases from a wide range, including: hydrogen sulphide, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, oxygen and flammable gases, as well as industry-specific gases such as ozone, ammonia, chlorine, chlorine dioxide
and sulphur dioxide.• Extremely rugged with IP65 and
IP67 ingress protection with an extremely loud >95 dB alarm as well as a vibrating and dual colour visual warnings as standard.
The Gas-Pro is therefore ideally suited for CSE work. Personnel entering these spaces can now focus on their core activities, safe in the knowledge that their gas detector is focused on its core activity.
According to the UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) a confined space means ‘any place, including any chamber, tank, vat, silo, pit, trench, pipe, sewer, flue, well or other similar space in which, by virtue of its enclosed nature, there arises a reasonably foreseeable risk’.
This definition covers just about any industrial activity but is especially applicable to the utilities industries (water and wastewater, electricity, telecommunications and gas), construction, hydrocarbon exploration and processing, petrochemicals, marine applications, agriculture, food processing, wine making and brewing, as well as emergency services. The Gas-Pro is ideal for these and many other applications.
New Gas-Pro Confined Space Gas Detector from CrowconCrowcon’s new Gas-Pro portable gas detector is
designed with just one purpose – ensuring safety
in confined spaces. It is robust, reliable and simple
to use with a bright, easy to read display and long
battery life.
Crowcon Detection Instruments Ltd2 Blacklands Way, Abingdon Business Park, Abingdon OX14 1DY, United KingdomTel: +44 (0)1235 557700, Fax: +44 (0)1235 557718E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.crowcon.com
LONE WORKER PROTECTION
CST’s new DECT handset is a multi-function communications device that also protects at-risk staff.
Phone Alone?
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