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2 injured in explosion at Calif. lab

2014-01-09 10:55:45| Biotech - Topix.net

The South San Francisco Fire Department says the explosion was reported in a lab at Amgen Inc. on the 1100 block of Veterans Boulevard at about 4:30 p.m. The San Francisco Chronicle reports that the explosion did not ignite a fire, but that two people were transported to a hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

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No one hurt in Creek County pipeline explosion

2014-01-07 03:17:47| Energy - Topix.net

The Creek County Sheriff's Office says no one was hurt when a natural gas pipeline exploded and burned near Milfay.

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North Dakota Train Explosion Adds Fuel to Keystone XL Pipeline Debate

2013-12-31 07:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Bloomberg: The derailment and fire that led to the evacuation of a North Dakota town has renewed the debate over whether its safer to ship oil by rail or pipeline as the U.S. completes a review of the Keystone XL project. Any time there is an incident, you have heightened talk and scrutiny on oil transportation, Brigham McCown, a former director of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, said yesterday in an interview. It will add to the conversation. Public safety officials urged...

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Understanding Dust Explosion Dangers

2013-12-17 17:19:00| Chemical Processing

The unfortunate propensity of dust explosions to destroy entire facilities and claim lives is very real. Powder handling processes often are comprised of interconnected enclosures and equipment. Flame and pressure resulting from a dust explosion can therefore propagate through piping, across galleries, and reach other pieces of equipment or enclosures, leading to extensive damage. In this Chemical Processing Special Report, we take a look at the latest NFPA standards and dust explosion mitigation strategies. This Special Report covers:  Significant revisions to dust explosion standards NFPA 654 major changes include new administrative requirements How to defuse dust dangers - carefully consider and then counter risks of fire and explosion Five common dust explosion misconceptions that can lead to a false sense of security Prepare your facility against potential dust explosion dangers. Download your copy of this Chemical Processing Special Report now.

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Liquid Level Sensors feature explosion proof design.

2013-12-17 14:31:31| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today

At just 2 in. in length, ELS-1150XP Series Electro-Optic Sensors can accurately monitor levels in storage tanks, chemical injection equipment, compression tanks, hydraulic oil vessels, glycol tanks, and other well head automation equipment. FM-approved units have no moving parts and are available in nickel-plated carbon steel or stainless steel. Fused glass prism, capable of operation from -40 to +257°F and up to 5,000 psi, eliminates leak potential. This story is related to the following:Liquid Level Sensors | Explosion Proof Sensors

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