SAFETY IN THE PLANT
INNOVATIVE GRAPHITE RUPTURE DISC LAUNCHED
This rupture disc has been developed for processes with corrosive media, low pressure and temperatures of between -180°C and 500°C under oxidising and reducing atmosphere, 1,500°C under inert conditions.
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The GRX is applicable for the highest temperatures by using a novel chemical vapour deposition method (PyC coating). With the PyC coating, the rupture disc holds significantly longer at very high temperatures, while remaining
permanently leak-tight. Rupture discs with a
embe has introduced the GRX, a pure graphite rupture disc with FDA conformity.
coating made of synthetic resin would no longer be able to offer this leak-tightness at temperatures far above 200°C.
With a maximum working pressure of 80% of the minimum burst pressure, the GRX is usable for rupture
pressures from 20 mbarg. Nominal pipe size is available from .5in to 24in. Optionally, a
vacuum support can be integrated, which is installed without adhesive (which melts at very high temperatures). The GRX is
ROBOTIC TANK CLEANING TECHNOLOGY
facilities, has launched the first remotely controlled, ‘no man entry’ robotic tank cleaning company in the British Isles. The company has invested £1.5 million in two purpose-built, fully compliant, Ex Zone 0 rated machines; one designed to de-sludge, wash and clean large scale tanks and a second, lightweight and highly portable compact unit suitable for use on smaller sites and underground storage tanks and containers, including petrol forecourts, interceptors and process tanks. The advanced automatic tank cleaning
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e-Gen Robotics, sister company of Re-Gen Waste, one of Europe’s most advanced materials recovery
system aims to eradicate industry fatalities in the British Isles, eliminating human exposure to confined spaces and hugely decreasing all risk categories. There are 25 avoidable deaths within confined spaces in the UK and Ireland each year due to hazardous works, manual tank cleaning methods, which remains common practice. Re-Gen Robotic’s closed-loop cleaning system is fully compliant with existing safety legislation and can reduce cleaning time by up to 45%, significantly decreasing downtime and loss of production whilst the facilities are not operational. The Ex-zone rated equipment is effective, reliable and provides predictable cleaning times, meaning the tank is brought back into operation quicker and reduces the need for additional tank capacity, permitry delays and additional support teams. Fintan Duffy, managing director of Re-Gen Robotics said: “Traditionally, personnel entering into confined spaces to perform cleaning prior to inspections has been the only way to implement a detailed
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legislative inspection, de-sludge or clean for product change. There are inherent risks to entering a hazardous confined space and although safety regulations and standards are high, occasionally accidents occur, due to the likelihood of human error or failure of safety devices.
“Every year as many as 25 people in Ireland and the UK lose their lives working in confined spaces. Exposure to hazardous petrochemicals, heat stress and slips or falls are the main risks faced by workers who manually clean oil tanks. With Re-Gen Robotics, tanks can be automatically cleaned fast, in a predictable way, using technology that meets the highest safety standards in the industry. “We place a high premium on workplace safety and with the introduction of our exclusive robotic system, we aim to be the market leader in safe, reliable, sustainable industrial cleaning.” l
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also available with a burst indicator, upon request. The signalling device informs users about the rupture disc response. The installation occurs directly between the flanges.
In summary, the GRX boasts maximum
leak-tightness due to its innovative coating and has an extra long service life. It offers high corrosion resistance and can therefore also be used with very aggressive process media. Finally, the product is also available in a vacuum- resistant design. l
For more information visit
www.rembe.de
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