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  • Ethernet-APL – ready for practical use

    09 October 2024

    Twelve companies and four technology organisations have developed specifications for Ethernet-APL after many years of intensive work. The first devices are now available on the market and many more are set to be launched in 2024 – a good reason to take a closer look at the topic of "Ethernet in the field". But how do you go about planning an Ethernet-APL network? What do you all need for it? And how does it work with explosion protection and intrinsic safety?...

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  • Pulse Sensors for flow measurement devices and applications

    09 October 2024

    Flow meters have developed into many forms over the years, from mechanical devices – such as a turbine or rotating gear – which rely on measurement of a rotational component, to devices that use ultrasound and other advanced technologies....

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  • Isolation levels in piping

    09 October 2024

    Pipe isolation is a critical aspect of maintaining safe and efficient operations in various industries, particularly when dealing with potentially hazardous substances or processes. One crucial aspect of maintaining a safe environment is understanding and implementing proper isolation levels....

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  • Navigating the functional safety maze

    09 October 2024

    Manufacturing industries need to demonstrate unbiased safety testing for all their products; and that importantly includes functional safety systems....

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  • Working beyond the design life of a nuclear energy plant

    02 September 2024

    According to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), more than two-thirds of the world’s 442 nuclear power reactors are now over 30 years old and approaching or already surpassing the end of their originally anticipated 40-year lifespan....

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Connecting 'Ex eb' junction boxes into 'Ex db' and 'Ex eb' motors 02 September 2024

In the May 2024 issue of Hazardex, we analysed the choice of fittings suitable for connecting flameproof motors with an Ex-db connection box. In this follow-up article, we will delve into the connection of 'Ex db' and 'Ex eb' electric motors with 'Ex eb' junction boxes to the power line using electrical connection accessories, i.e. adapters, sealing fittings, cable glands and flexible tubes....

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A guide to Ex lighting in the hydrogen industry 02 September 2024

Renewable energy, including technologies such as wind and solar, is an obvious solution for a clean energy future. However, with the sun setting daily and days where there is little to no wind, we need clean fuel to fill in those energy gaps. As energy demand continues to rise, the increased need to store energy is a necessity to keep up with increasing demand....

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Inclusivity in RPE: Getting the fit right for all 02 September 2024

As we see an increasingly diverse workforce, with representation across gender, age, ethnicities, and religions, there is a growing need for respiratory protective equipment (RPE) that is inclusive for all. This is particularly important for items that need a tight seal to the face, such as Filtering Face Piece (FFP) disposable masks, which provide critical respiratory protection from solid or liquid particles including dusts, mists and fumes. Such protection is vital across a wide range of indu...

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How toll processing can assist in overcoming supply chain disruptions 02 September 2024

Faced with a variety of ongoing disruptions, manufacturers within the chemical industry often need to source hard-to-come-by materials and increase operational capacity to complete orders. Toll processing can be a vital solution for businesses in these circumstances, providing them not just with manufacturing capacity but with the experience, flexibility and problem-solving know-how to deliver quality with safety in pre-agreed timescales....

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Insight is all you need: The adoption of AI in the energy industry 13 August 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a part of our technological landscape since the advent of the first digital computers. Over the past few decades, AI has evolved significantly, transforming from a niche field into a broad discipline encompassing a wide range of techniques. Today, we're witnessing an unprecedented step change in AI capabilities within a single generation, creating excitement and anticipation about its potential....

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