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July
Issue
TWIC Readers: an update
on one port's experiences
Working with
authorities from the Port of Brownsville, Texas personnel from the
Government Services Division of O’Brien's Response Management2 are
helping test and evaluate equipment that will enhance the security
of our nation's ports and ensure the smooth movement of commerce
across international borders. This initiative, part of a national
pilot project, involves the deployment of machines that
automatically scan, and verify the accuracy of, Transportation
Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC) which must be carried by
every individual who requires unescorted access to secure areas of
our nation's port facilities...Read More»
Lessons Learned from a
Hydrogen Explosion
On January 8, 2007, a
hydrogen explosion at the Muskingum River Power Plant's 585-MW
coal-fired supercritical Unit 5 caused one fatality, injuries to 10
other people, and significant damage to several buildings. The
explosion occurred during a routine delivery of hydrogen when a
hydrogen relief device failed, which allowed the contents of the
hydrogen tank to escape and be ignited by an unknown source. This
article covers the findings of the incident investigation and the
actions the plant has taken to prevent a reoccurrence...Read More»
Legislation Offered To
Fortify Transatlantic Security
From Defense Daily
International (Paid Access)
Rep. Michael Turner
(R-OH) and Rep. Jim Marshall (D-GA) have introduced the bipartisan
NATO First Act (H.R. 2797) to fortify America's transatlantic
security links with our European allies and partners...Read More»
Fire Safety in Modern
Hydroelectric Stations
It may seem
counterintuitive, but fire can be a serious danger in hydropower
plants. In some respects, the danger is even greater than in thermal
power stations. Most U.S. hydro plants are 30
to 70 years old but can deliver another 20 or 30 years of service
with upgrades - including state-of-the-art fire protection systems.
The design options outlined here also apply in large part to other
generating stations...Read More»
Spotlight on CLEAN
PACIFIC - United States Coast Guard announced as
Co-Sponsor
The United States Coast Guard is
a Co-Host of the CLEAN PACIFIC Conference and Exhibition that will
take place September 14-16, 2009 in Portland, Oregon at the Oregon
Convention
Center. Other Co-Hosts include the
member agencies of the Pacific States/British Columbia Oil...Read More»
Press
Releases
Angel Ventlock Window Opening Control Device First to
Meet New ASTM Standard
NEMA Provisions Included in Senate American Clean
Energy Leadership Act Legislation
Snap-On Industrial Expands Flank Drive Impact Socket
and Combination Wrench Offering
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