FEATURE PROCESS SAFETY


PLAN MAINTENANCE WORK SAFELY WITH QUENTIC CONTROL OF WORK MODULE


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oftware as a Service provider Quentic has introduced the new Control of Work module


to its platform for Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). At the core of the new functionalities is a component that allows users to create, manage and monitor permits to work directly in the Quentic platform. The Control of Work module streamlines the


entire permit to work process, from creation to approval to activation. Permits to work, a widely accepted and commonly used industry standard, ensure safe handling of non-routine work, such as maintaining industrial assets, and are an important safety document for both regular employees and hired contractors. Adding this functionality to the set of Quentic modules, bridges the gap between EHS management and operational work by bringing vital safeguards directly to frontline workers. Information about risks, safeguards,


hazardous materials and safety measures are to a large extent already managed in the Quentic Core, Health & Safety, Hazardous Materials or Legal Compliance modules. The Permit to Work component accesses and compiles available information to create context-relevant permit documents in a step-by-step process. Additional information, such as emergency details, or Lockout Tagout (LoTo) documents, can be added at the user’s discretion. Managing permit documents digitally streamlines the procedures around getting approval and enacting changes, connects involved parties instantly and allows for real-time oversight of ongoing activities. This increases productivity while minimising paperwork and waiting times. Control of Work is an important aspect of


contractor safety management. The ISO 45001 standard obligates organisations to ensure that their safety requirements are consistently met by both contractors and employees. Permits to work are an efficient way to facilitate this process. In combination with other Quentic modules, such as Health & Safety, Online Instructions, Hazardous Materials, Legal Compliance and Risk & Audits, the new Control of Work module further increases an organisation’s compliance with ISO requirements.


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Process skids make heat exchange solutions easy


Matt Hale, international sales and marketing director at HRS Heat Exchangers, explains how process skids deliver time and money savings in food industry applications


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odular process skids have become popular in the food industry due to their ease of


transportation and installation. HRS Heat Exchangers has produced skid-mounted versions of numerous products and systems, for a wide range of applications including pasteurisation, cleaning in place (CIP), aseptic packing, heating, and cooling to name a few.


WHAT IS A MODULAR PROCESS SKID? A modular process skid is a processing system which is contained within a frame, making it easier to transport and install. Individual skids can contain anything from a single heat exchanger and ancillaries to complete and complex systems where the skid typically contains process equipment, controls and monitoring equipment, and ancillaries. Process skids provide a ‘plug & play’ solution


and multiple skids can be combined into larger systems. For example, a food pasteurisation and filling system may contain separate skids for the pasteurisation heat exchanger, the cooler, filler, and additional heat recovery heat exchangers.


BENEFITS OF PROCESS SKIDS Some of the reasons that process skids have become so popular include: Ease of installation: Because the system is


built at the manufacturer’s factory, once it arrives on site it usually only needs connecting to the existing infrastructure and services, with a minimum of in situ assembly. This also reduces the disruption and down time required when the skid is installed. Quality of construction: Fabricating the skid in


the workshop means that all aspects of production can be controlled. It is not dependent on vagaries such as weather conditions or working around the client’s existing production schedules. Therefore, no compromises are needed in terms of welding technique or the order of assembly. Ease of transport: With everything contained in a single unit, transport to the site becomes


much easier. It also creates the potential to move smaller skids between production lines or operating sites. Small footprint: By layering key components,


skids can be made to a specific size and the overall footprint can be kept to a minimum. Testing and approval: Factory acceptance testing


(FAT) can be completed by the manufacturer before the skid is shipped to the client, helping to reduce start-up and commissioning times. These numerous advantages deliver customer


benefits in terms of saved time and money. In addition, process skids provide a combination of flexibility and robustness compared to traditional on-site building methods. Skids can be supplied in multiple sizes, from a typical 1m x 1.2m pallet, up to a full 2.43m x 12.2m shipping container.


EXAMPLES OF HRS PROCESS SKIDS HRS is experienced in producing skids for food and beverage use using high quality stainless steel and frequently supplies systems built around process skids. A recent example of this includes an orange juice pasteurisation system for a Mexican company which is comprised of a series of skid-mounted units which together form a turnkey pasteurisation, cooling and aseptic filling solution. Another example, Ready Foods, a US food


company producing sauces and marinades commissioned a turnkey cooling system to process up to 90 tonnes of marinade a week. The solution included pumps, a pre-cooler for the cooling water, two Unicus Series heat exchangers to cool the product, as well as valves, controls and a cleaning-in-place (CIP) system. Key elements were supplied on process skids to facilitate quick installation and ease of operation. Whatever type and size of system you require,


talk to HRS Heat Exchangers today about how skid mounting your process solution can save time and make installation and operation easier.


HRS Heat Exchangers www.hrs-heatexchangers.com


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