John Merriman June 5, 2010 -So today is World Environment Day. We’re in the midst of an oil leak and spill disaster, so now is a good time to think where we’re moving. Is the planet less polluted today than some decades ago, before the environment was given its due importance. We think no, todays pollution levels … Read more
For an excellent course on Safety Instrumented Systems, including topics such as Functional Safety, Safety Integrity Level (SIL calculations) and related topics, have a look here ——————————————————————————————— May 30, 2010– It is now 40 days since the oil spill caused by the explosion, fire and sinking of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig started. BP’s much … Read more
For an excellent training course on Functional Safety and Safety Instrumented Systems, please take a look here ——————————————————————————————- May 27, 2010– The Deepwater Horizon oil rig accident may be causing more damage than earlier estimated, say some experts. BPs intital estimates of about 5000 barrels per day may be too much on the lower side. … Read more
Pipe Cleaning Practices that Led to Kleen Energy Explosion Are Common Across Gas Energy Industry, Survey Data Show CSB Public Meeting Planned Next Month in Connecticut to Consider New Safety Recommendations Washington, DC, May 19, 2010 – The practice of using flammable natural gas to clean power plant piping, which led to the fatal explosion … Read more
For a comprehensive training program on Safety Instrumented Systems including the application of standards such as IEC 61508 & IEC 61511, click here. —————————————————————– May 11, 2010 -BPs attempt to contain the oil spill due to the Deepwater Horizon disaster has prima facie failed its mission. It is suggested that methane in an ice crystal … Read more
