Health & Safety Articles
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Department of Groundwater Resources - Thailand - Case Study
A long time customer of Tecta-PDS, they now have x15 Tecta-B16 instruments installed. The units are used for remote monitoring of groundwater resources around Thailand, compared to previously taking samples from around the country and sending them to the main cities for analysis. The Groundwater Analysis Division at the Department of Groundwater Resources for Thailand has quite a mandate! ...
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Oil in Water Monitoring using Handheld UVF-500D Analyzer - Case Study
Decommisioning Offshore Oil Platforms in California Coal Oil Point in Santa Barbara, CA is a popular spot for surfers (above), with Platform Holly looming in the distance. This and a network of other oil platforms were permanently closed down after the 2015 pipeline spill at Refugio State Beach A contractor is using the UVF-500D to test oil in water on-site for plugging and abandonment ...
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University of Zagreb - Faculty of Civil Engineering - Case Study
University of Zagreb, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Department of Hydroscience and Engineering has been working on several projects regarding water and wastewater treatment. Their focus is on developing electrochemical and ultrasonic technologies for water disinfection with the efficiency of developed methods being evaluated by the presence of total coliforms and Escherichia coli (E.coli). ...
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Ensuring Workers’ safety by dust monitoring in the Red Sea Airport - Case study
Our Client The Red Sea Project is one of the most ambitious, exquisite and luxurious tourism destination projects in the world. It is a group of more than 90 islands (over 28,000 sq. km. surface area in total) with funding of over $3.4 Billion to build a unique, culturally indulgent, and adventurous hotspot for vacations. The Red Sea airport is expected to be completed in 2022, aiming ...
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The Future of Fusion Research
Ongoing efforts in nuclear fusion research promise a cheap, clean, and safe energy source for future generations. In this blog post, we’re looking at how fusion power works, its advantages, and how fusion research is bringing us closer to commercial fusion reactors. ...
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Need to measure Black Carbon?
Black Carbon, also known as Soot, is the second-leading cause of global warming after carbon dioxide (CO2). Black Carbon may account for as much as half of Arctic warming, and on top of that it makes people sick; it is a leading cause of respiratory illness and premature death. A by-product of inefficient combustion, Black Carbon is emitted from diesel engines, forest fires, and residential ...
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Understanding & Proper Installation of Pipe Penetration Seals
Why a gas and watertight seal is important for your operation When designing a pumping system-or refurbishing, reconfiguring, or expanding one-users may be faced with sending a pipe through a wall, floor, tank, or vault. Sealing this pipe-through so that no substance-gas or liquid-leaks is of utmost concern. Not only could the failure to create a gas or watertight seal create loss of efficiency ...
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FPI Solution: Toxic Elements Content Measuring in Solid Waste from Waste Incineration
Application Area:Waste Incineration Measuring Sample: Solid Waste Measuring Components:Ba, Cd, Cu, Ni, Zn, etc. Feature:Continuously monitoring the concentration of toxic elements. Application Scenario: The accelerated urbanization has led to a large amount of domestic waste generation, and waste-to-energy generation can turn waste into treasure. However, power plants or waste incineration ...
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Monitoring of Subsurface Contaminant Remediation at Moab UMTRA
The Moab Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action (UMTRA) site is a former uranium ore-processing facility managed by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in collaboration with Lawrence Berkeley National Lab (LBNL). The highest remediation priority for the site is hauling and disposal of mill tailings. Additional efforts of the site are focused on remediation of a uranium plume on the edge of ...
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Introduction to Ozone for Water Treatment
An ozone water treatment system reduces contaminants using the oxidative power of ozone. Ozone is created in ozone generators and is used to treat water. The ozone is then injected into the water and immediately eliminates contaminants, such as bacteria, viruses, and metals. This article is an introduction to ozone water treatment. ...
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Emergency-Ready Technology for PFAS & Hydrocarbon Remediation
Environmental emergency response teams depend on advanced remediation technology to mitigate oil and chemical spills as swiftly and effectively as possible to restore affected areas in a cost-efficient manner that meets regulatory criteria. Iron Creek Group offers environmental teams next-level remediation technology designed to comply with the most stringent environmental standards around the ...
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How to Hydroseed: Hydroseeding Tips from the Pros
If you’re looking for a quick and effective way to seed a large area, get a lush, green, and healthy lawn, or re-establish vegetation in an area that’s been disrupted by construction activities or wildfire, hydroseeding, or hydromulching as it’s also commonly referred, has probably entered your radar. And it’s easy to see why - hydroseeding is fast and cost effective, ...
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PAH analysis and forensic mapping in sediments on Grand Calumet River - Case Study
Sitelab Corporation was hired by an environmental contractor to analyze 100 sediment samples collected from a post-dredge area covering a 1 mile stretch of river in Hammond, Indiana. The data was used to determine which of the 25 sample locations would require further ...
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Performance Testing Wipe Samples on Sheet Metal with Cutting Oils - Case Study
A manufacturing company uses cutting oils to produce sheet metal to assemble elevators. The metal must be cleaned after production. Wipe samples were collected by the client and sent to Sitelab's laboratory for analysis in order to monitor and adjust a new cleaning system installed. Sitelab's UVF analyzers are very sensitive to lubricating oils and cutting oils used in manufacturing. Small ...
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Time management tips for field service managers
Time is a precious resource in the field service industry, so time management is key for field service managers. Good time management gives you the opportunity to manage this finite resource efficiently. With the right time management tips, you can meet deadlines and increase productivity and the quality of your field team's work. What is time management? Time management is the ability to manage ...
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What You Must Know Of The Continuous Pyrolysis Plant
Also known as the fully-automatic pyrolysis plant, continuous pyrolysis plants use automated screw feeders that feed raw materials straight into a reactor. The discharging and feeding occurs at the same time without interruptions, allowing the plant to work 24/7.The continuous pyrolysis equipment is specially intended for profits, safety, and they are eco-friendly. These machines are not merely ...
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Responsible Pet Ownership: Celebrating National Pet Week
This week is National Pet Week. While it technically ends tomorrow, it’s not too late to celebrate your furry companions! National Pet Week was created in 1981 by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the Auxiliary to the AVMA. It is celebrated each year during the first full week of May to encourage responsible pet care and to celebrate the bond between pets and their ...
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Manufacturing process of fish feed extruder machine
With the quick advancement of the aquaculture sector, conventional farming techniques have been much from meeting people's demands. The demands for tank farming fish feed made by fish feed extruder equipment are not just balanced nutrition, excellent security of the feed in water, no pollution to water quality, and so on, as well as a lot more rigid demands are put forward for the environmental ...
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Full cattle feed pellet device offer for sale
livestock feed pellet maker is an expert tools for generating feed. It is another brand-new product developed and launched by the superb technological team of Richi Equipment after years of follow-up on the site of individuals and soaking up sensible tips. Cattle feed pelleting equipment SZLH Collection Ring Die Pellet Equipment is a new kind of feed handling equipment individually created ...
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Precautions for on-site filtration of transformer oil，transformer oil dehydrator plant
At the transformer installation site, some tips for transformer oil dehydrator process: 1).Fences and warning signs should be set up in the transformer installation and construction area. 2).Fireworks are strictly prohibited in the transformer construction area, and sodium carbonate dry powder fire extinguishers are provided on-site. 3).Before filtering oil, it is necessary to check that all ...
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