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Tank Monitoring for Fuel Storage

Fuel storage facilities must adhere to regulations and codes of practice to prevent leaks and maintain health and safety standards for employees. As an inherently hazardous substance, fuel is highly volatile and readily burning within its vapor phase. Fuel leaks are highly dangerous when ignition sources are present, so employees of fuel storage facilities should…

What are Non-Methane Volatile Organic Compounds

Non-Methane Volatile Organic Compounds (NMVOCs) are similar to Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) as they are a collection of organic compounds that differ in their chemical composition, but display similar behavior when in the atmosphere. NMVOCs exclude methane and possess compounds such as benzene, ethanol, formaldehyde, acetone, and more. This type of compound is similar to…

U.S. Natural Gas Production and LNG Grow Through 2050

In the EIA Annual Energy Outlook 2023, it is projected that U.S. natural gas production will increase by 15% and liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports will increase by 152% between 2022 and 2050. Production growth is largely driven by U.S. LNG exports, which is expected to rise to 10 trillion cubic feet by 2050. Natural…

Innovative Technology Suitable for Downstream Industry

innovative technology for downstream industry Adapting innovative technologies suitable for the downstream industry helps producers focus on maximizing output to meet customer demand and increase profitability while sustaining safety measures and decreasing downtime. Over the years technology is constantly changing, especially in the downstream industry, whether it’s related to process efficiency or health and safety…

Utilizing Innovative Technology for Environmental and Emergency Response

Implementing gas detection equipment that can withstand problematic points during environmental and emergency response situations can help workers and businesses respond well and ensure the safety of workers and the job site. Premier environmental and emergency response solutions are committed to ensuring safety and compliance and understand the importance of maximizing efficiencies and minimizing downtime.…

Establishing a Strong Safety Culture within Your Company

Establishing key safety protocols for your company that every employee must follow can decrease accidents and injuries, keeping workers focused on the most important safety procedures related to their work. Having every level, from management to each individual worker, accountable and demonstrating their commitment to safety is one of the most important features of a…

Levels of Banned CFCs Rising

banned CFCs rising Back in the 2000s, five CFCs (CFC-13, CFC-112a, CFC-113a, CFC-114a and CFC-115) were banned because of their ability to destroy the ozone layer and needed to be completely phased out by 2010. However, studies found that atmospheric emissions of five banned CFCs increased between 2010 and 2020. Researchers noted that finding the…

Protection in Medical Facilities

Modern medical laboratories and hospitals use a range of gases that can cause both immediate and long-term risks for patients, visitors and staff. Gas detection systems for medical applications control risks of gas leaks that often have no taste, color or smell. Gases such as enriched oxygen (O2), nitrous oxide (N2O), helium (He), nitrogen (N2),…

Heat Exchanger Leak Detection

The purpose of heat exchangers is to transfer heat between two or more fluids to regulate temperatures during food, beverage, and pharmaceutical processing. However, if a gas leak is present then toxic gases released from the exchangers can become a safety threat to workers in the area. Heat exchangers are utilized constantly in the food…

Confined Space Rescue

Confined space rescue teams appear when a lone worker is inside a confined space and finds themselves in a compromising situation. When the worker is unable to find and move to a safe location during a gas leak in a confined space, rescue teams are dispatched. If your facility has made the decision to form…