There are several codes and standards that call for the use of Hydrostatic Relief Valves (HRV) and often times the implementing organization fails to meet these requirements fully. As for propane systems, both OSHA and NFPA, require the installation of HRVs EVERYWHERE there is a chance that liquid propane can be trapped, but as this…...
ASME Section VIII, Division 1 has special design and construction requirements for vessels that will be used in “Lethal Service.” Sounds logical and easy. Logical – yes, Easy – not so much! Section VIII mentions the term “lethal service” dozens of times. Still, it is Subsection B – Requirements pertaining to Methods of Fabrication of Pressure…...
You will be able to view the new Oregon Codes Collection in an Adobe® Reader® format. The files found on this site are in a read only format and are not available for printing. You will need to have Adobe®; Reader®; 8.0 or higher installed to be able to read these files. If you do…...
You will be able to view the new Oregon Codes Collection in an Adobe® Reader® format. The files found on this site are in a read only format and are not available for printing. This site includes the May 2012 amendments. You will need to have Adobe®; Reader®; 8.0 or higher installed to be able…...
The IIAR is proposing a new standard to specify the minimum criteria for developing operating procedures for closed-circuit ammonia mechanical refrigerating systems. IIAR has designated the proposed standard as BSR/IIAR 7-200X. Upon approval by the ANSI Board of Standards Review, the standard will receive a different name that reflects this approval. The 45-day public review…...
A sixth public review of draft standard IIAR 5-201x, Start-up and Commissioning of Closed-Circuit Ammonia Mechanical Refrigerating Systems is now open for public review of the substantive changes resulting from the fifth public review. The International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR) invites you to make comments on the substantive changes of the draft standard. Substantive changes resulting…...
While being drug through store after store this weekend I decided to take the opportunity to get some photos to share. This week’s photo is one that many do NOT believe me when I tell them that not all plastic gas cans have a UL, FM, ASTM, certification. This particular photo is of a 5-gallon…...
Many THANKS to my newest Corporate Partners in Safety… since 2012 since 2012 since 2012 2012 Fatality Tracker Electrical 67 (2011 = 81) (2010 = 90) (2009 = 100) Forklift/Manlift Mobile Equipment 51 (2011 = 84) (2010 = 110) (2009 = 88) Mining 66 (2011 = 248) (2010 = 480) (2009 = 586) Explosions…...
Fire marshals consider the fire an accident so far, and say the explosion rocked the plant, as crews unloaded methanol from a rail car into a tank…. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
I wish I had the orginal footage as it was long with limited interuptions, but this short piece will provide a good idea of how heavy CL2 is and how fast it can tarvel across the ground!… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...
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