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GasSecure installs wireless IR gas detectors on offshore platform

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20 detectors were installed on the Gullfaks C platform in the North Sea by a team from Statoil, ABB and GasSecure.

Belden announces HaloarrestXLink LSZH Thermoset Jacket

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HaloarrestXLink thermoset jackets for cables do not melt at any level of heat or when exposed to flame, protecting workers and preventing damage to expensive machinery.

Fieldbus Foundation 2013 General Assembly

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This annual event is open to Fieldbus Foundation members and non-members, and will be attended by leading FOUNDATION™ fieldbus suppliers, end users and industry participants. The conference program is focused on automation end users and will provide an overview of the many Fieldbus Foundation developments across the globe.

ABB Automation & Power World 2013

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Automation & Power World is ABB’s premier customer event with over 130,000 square feet of power and automation equipment, hundreds of educational training courses, and access to ABB and industry experts. Automation & Power World is the “must-attend” event to be introduced to the latest products, solutions and cutting-edge technology.

Electrostatic hazards in bulk solids material handling

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Asian Engineer, January 2013
By Dr Tong Deng
Electrostatic charges generated during industrial powder handling processes may give rise to unwanted particle cohesion or adhesion, particle agglomeration, segregation, material build-up on equipment and ignition of explosion.

Evaluate pressure relief system forces in existing installations

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Hydrocarbon Processing, January 2013
By D. Smith, et al
This article takes a brief look at the existing evaluation of reaction forces for PRVs. It also performs a detailed baseline analysis of typical installations to develop a screening tool for evaluating an existing facility, and identifies the results when tested against an existing petrochemical facility.

Offshore Production Technology Summit 2013

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The 7th Annual Offshore Production Technology Summit is one of Europe’s leading annual gatherings for the upstream petroleum sector. Each year, our key objective is to identify new and innovative technology developments and applications which are currently optimising offshore production fields in the North Sea and further abroad.

CSIA 2013 Executive Conference

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This year’s CSIA conference provides systems integrator members with educational and networking opportunities to help your company put on an Inspiring Performance for your customers.

Honeywell Users Group Americas 2013

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The agenda for this event is largely developed by customers, for customers with opportunities for knowledge sharing and networking. Join us as we discuss trends and new technologies impacting the automation industry.

Developing & Applying Standard Instrumentation & Control Documentation (FG15)

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Presents the methodology for designing and developing control systems documentation. This course covers both the development and the reading/interpreting of these documents, making it beneficial to engineers, designers, software programmers, system integrators, and technicians.