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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.

Hannover Messe 2013

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The lead theme of "Integrated Industry" signals the fair's key focus on the growing integration of all areas of industry. Machines, equipment and system components will soon be capable of exchanging data in real-time. The line-up of 11 trade fairs will focus on developments in each of the featured sectors.

2013 Emerson Global Users Exchange

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The theme of this year's Emerson Exchange is 'Combining the Elements' - where the elements to be combined include experience, technology, leadership, quality, engineering, management, safety, and knowledge to bring about innovation and advancement in process manufacturing.

Certified Control System Technician® (CCST®) Level III Exam Review Course (TS03)

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This course reviews the knowledge and skills areas included on the Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level III examination. The intent is to prepare an automation professional who meets the exam criteria to take the exam.

Introduction to Industrial Automation and Control (FG07)

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This course combines lecture and hands-on labs to provide an overview of industrial measurement and control. Technicians, engineers, and managers are provided with a foundation for communication with other control system professionals. Serves as a solid fundamental course for introduction to other ISA courses.