IEC 61508 to improve the design and use of 'smart' safety equipment

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Members of the Geneva, Switzeland-based International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) are set to vote on the remaining sections of IEC 61508. The proposed IEC standard uses process hazard analysis in the specification, design, operation and maintenance of smart safety equipment such as valves, sensors and programmable logic controllers. Passage of IEC 61508 will provide companies involved in the chemical processing, nuclear, aviation and machinery business a coherent framework of guidelines that will improve their safety and environmental performance.

Electronic Computer Manufacturing, Product development, Switzerland, Artificial Intelligence Systems, Artificial intelligence

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Westinghouse Hanford boosts productivity with revamped work practices

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An upgrade of its Tank Waste Remediation System work process has helped Westinghouse Hanford Co. achieve higher production. The revamped work system has increased the productivity of the plant procedures unit by an impressive 800% and has also enhanced field maintenance productivity by 58%. Safety performance has improved by 70% while the number of backlog maintenance items has been slashed by 43%. Moreover, it has realized savings of about $20,000 in monthly inventory management costs for the company.

Refuse Systems, Waste Collection, Production management, Management, Refuse disposal industry, Waste management industry, Methods engineering, Westinghouse Hanford Co.

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