Explosion protection

Morningstar Corporation Achieves New Hazardous Location (HazLoc) Product Certifications to Solar Power the "Digital Oilfield"

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Articles, Energy, Electricity, Electrical safety, Explosion protection, ATEX directive, Charge controller, Professional certification, Atex, Solar power

NEWTOWN, Pa., July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Morningstar Corporation announced today its signature SunSaverand higher-powered ProStar solar charge controller lines have achieved certifications for HazLoc use in North America (with UL/CSA ratings) and Internationally/Europe (with IECEx/ATEX ratings).

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  • NEWTOWN, Pa., July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Morningstar Corporation announced today its signature SunSaverand higher-powered ProStar solar charge controller lines have achieved certifications for HazLoc use in North America (with UL/CSA ratings) and Internationally/Europe (with IECEx/ATEX ratings).
  • They bring new opportunities for economical solar electricity solutions equipped with battery storage to power remote off-grid systems with improved safety and reliability.
  • Your choice of a charge controller is critical in protecting that investment and ensuring optimal battery health," commented Bill Mellema, Product Director, Morningstar Corporation.
  • Passing the audit demonstrates that Morningstar follows rigorous standards and procedures to ensure quality and consistency in its product lines.

Balluff Adds New Inductive Sensors with CSA Approval for US and Canada

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Explosion protection, Fire prevention, Sensor, Transducers, Inductive sensor, Combustibility and flammability, Explosive, Prevention, Safety, Hazards

FLORENCE, Ky., June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Balluff's newly expanded inductive sensor portfolio for use in explosive-hazard areas has now earned CSA approval for the US and Canada.

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  • FLORENCE, Ky., June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Balluff's newly expanded inductive sensor portfolio for use in explosive-hazard areas has now earned CSA approval for the US and Canada.
  • These sensors provide reliable detection and position measurement when hazardous materials, such as explosive gas, dust, or flammable liquids, are present.
  • The inductive sensors are available in three families of temperature ranges--low, high, and universal --for use in a wide range of ambient conditions.
  • Industries served include: automotive, packaging, food processing, beverages, tire, primary metals, conventional and alternative energy, semiconductor, plastics, and fluid power.

Intertek Broadens ATEX Notified Body Status with First Approved Canadian Lab

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Friday, May 28, 2021
Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Other Manufacturing, Health, Medical devices, Engineering, Other Construction & Property, Manufacturing, Explosion protection, Electrical safety, Occupational safety and health, ATEX directive, Atex, Articles, Regulation, Product certification, Notified Body, Professional certification, International Electrotechnical Commission, Positive pressure enclosure

Any manufacturer producing electrical equipment to be used in such settings in the EU must comply with this directive.

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  • Any manufacturer producing electrical equipment to be used in such settings in the EU must comply with this directive.
  • As an ATEX notified body, the Intertek lab in Edmonton is authorized to evaluate, document and certify that equipment and protective systems intended for the EU market meet the relevant applicable provisions of the ATEX Directive.
  • In addition to its ATEX authorization in Canada, Intertek has ATEX notified body status at labs in Europe, the United States and Asia, along with notified body status for multiple directives and schemes, including the International Electrotechnical Commission System for Certification to Standards Relating to Equipment for Use in Explosive Atmospheres (IECEx), Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DESAR), and the Gulf Standards Organizations G mark.
  • Intertek Total Quality Assurance expertise, delivered consistently with precision, pace and passion, enabling our customers to power ahead safely.

Cobham Mission Systems Secures Fuel Tank Inerting Solution for a Fifth U.S. Major Commercial Airline

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Engineering, Air, Aerospace, Oil, Gas, Transport, Manufacturing, Energy, Explosion protection, Aviation, Fuel containers, Fire, Safety, Equipment, Inerting system, Human activities, Inerting, Cobham, Fuel tank, Boeing 737

Cobham Mission Systems , the U.S.-based global technology leader in fuel tank inerting systems (FTIS), announced a long-term agreement to provide air separation modules (ASM) for another major U.S. airline operating Boeing 737s (B737).

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  • Cobham Mission Systems , the U.S.-based global technology leader in fuel tank inerting systems (FTIS), announced a long-term agreement to provide air separation modules (ASM) for another major U.S. airline operating Boeing 737s (B737).
  • Cobham Mission Systems is delighted to partner with another major US airline, said Jason Apelquist, SVP business development and strategy.
  • Cobham fuel tank inerting systems are designed for both military and commercial applications.
  • For more information about Cobham Mission Systems fuel tank inerting systems for aerospace, visit https://www.cobhammissionsystems.com/nitrogen-inerting/fuel-tank-inerting or contact Mike Donahue, business development manager, Cobham Mission Systems, [email protected] or +1 (563) 508-4303.

Investigation by Pritzker Hageman explosion lawyers shows high risk for catastrophic gas explosions in states with outdated pipeline systems

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Explosion protection, Gas explosion, Hazards, Corrosion, Physical sciences, Natural sciences, Nature, Pipeline transport

More than 1600 people have been injured due to pipeline failures caused by negligent gas companies who value making a profit over human life.

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  • More than 1600 people have been injured due to pipeline failures caused by negligent gas companies who value making a profit over human life.
  • And it is only a matter of time before the next gas explosion destroys the lives of more innocent people.
  • These aging pipelines pose a high risk of failure due to corrosion, cracks, and seam failures, which can lead to catastrophic explosions.
  • Pritzker Hageman's review of federal data found the top ten states with the most mileage of underground iron gas pipes:

Global Hazardous Area Equipment Market 2021-2027 - Market to Gain from Rapidly Evolving Role of Industry 4.0 and 'Smart Factory'

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Thursday, March 18, 2021
Explosion protection, Combustibility and flammability, Fire prevention, Fire protection, Thermodynamics, Electrical safety, Physical sciences, Safety, Occupational safety and health

DUBLIN, March 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Hazardous Area Equipment - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN, March 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Hazardous Area Equipment - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global market for Hazardous Area Equipment is projected to reach US9.3 billion by the year 2027, trailing a post COVID-19 CAGR of 6.5%, over the analysis period 2020 through 2027.
  • Given the shrinking tolerance to unsafe work conditions, the market for Hazardous Area Equipment is poised to witness stable business growth.
  • A hazardous area, also termed as potential explosive atmosphere) refers to an environment comprising of concentrations of flammable vapors, gases, mists or combustible dusts.

CIT’s Virginia Founders Fund Invests in Industrial Intelligence to Advance the Hazardous Dust Monitoring Market

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Thursday, January 14, 2021
Explosion protection, Fire prevention, Business intelligence, Combustibility and flammability, Fire protection, Thermodynamics, Predictive analytics, Prevention, Academic disciplines, Safety

Industrial Intelligence provides a modern technology solution to help organizations prevent dust accumulation, including predictive analytics capabilities to prevent fires and explosions.

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  • Industrial Intelligence provides a modern technology solution to help organizations prevent dust accumulation, including predictive analytics capabilities to prevent fires and explosions.
  • We are grateful for the support of CIT and the Virginia Founders Fund, for enabling us to advance our initiative.
  • Industrial Intelligence LLC was founded to fill an observed need for industrial clients to continuously monitor hazardous and combustible dust inside their facilities.
  • Based out of Williamsburg, Virginia, Industrial Intelligence plans to continue creating problem solving solutions for manufacturing facilities dealing with hazardous dust issues.

ATEX Announces Appointment of Craig Nelsen to its Board of Directors

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Articles, Atex, Explosion protection, ATEX directive, Board of directors, Nelsen, Business

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 5, 2021) - ATEX Resources Inc. (TSXV: ATX) ("ATEX") is pleased to announce the appointment of Craig J. Nelsen to its Board of Directors.

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  • Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 5, 2021) - ATEX Resources Inc. (TSXV: ATX) ("ATEX") is pleased to announce the appointment of Craig J. Nelsen to its Board of Directors.
  • Mr. Nelsen replaces Thomas Pladsen who stepped down from the Board of Directors but remains the CFO of ATEX.
  • "I welcome Craig to the ATEX Board and, having worked with him on a number of occasions since the late 1980's, look forward to his contributions to ATEX", said Raymond Jannas, CEO of ATEX.
  • On behalf of ATEX's Board of Directors, Carl Hansen, Chairman of ATEX, stated, "We are very pleased to have Mr. Nelsen join ATEX's Board of Directors.

High Integrity Pressure Protection System (HIPPS) Market - Global Growth, Trends, Forecasts to 2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Other Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Safety engineering, Explosion protection, High-integrity pressure protection system, Safety instrumented system, Natural gas, Academic disciplines, Articles, Euthenics, Maintenance

The "High Integrity Pressure Protection System (HIPPS) Market - Growth, Trends, Forecasts (2020 - 2025)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "High Integrity Pressure Protection System (HIPPS) Market - Growth, Trends, Forecasts (2020 - 2025)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Oil and gas are one of the significant target segments for the high integrity pressure protection system (HIPPS) market.
  • A high integrity pressure protection system is a safety instrumented system designed to protect oil and gas production, refining, and pipeline systems against over-pressurization.
  • The high integrity pressure protection system (HIPPS) market is moderately competitive and consists of a significant number of global and regional players.

ANSI Offers IEC Redlined Commented Version on Explosive Gas Atmospheres

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Monday, December 21, 2020
American National Standards Institute, Articles, Electrical safety, Explosion protection

The redlined Commented Version (CMV)ofExplosive Atmospheres - Part 10-1: Classification Of Areas - Explosive Gas Atmospheres, IEC 60079-10-1 Ed.

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  • The redlined Commented Version (CMV)ofExplosive Atmospheres - Part 10-1: Classification Of Areas - Explosive Gas Atmospheres, IEC 60079-10-1 Ed.
  • 3.0 en: 2020 CMV, is available on the ANSI Webstore and ANSI's subscription platform, Standards Connect .
  • Household and Similar Electrical Appliances Safety Part 1: General Requirements, IEC 60335-1:2020 CMV, available through the ANSI Webstore and Standards Connect .
  • CMVs consist of a package, which includes both the new edition of the publication, and the redlined Commented Version.