Safety approach

Heater

SAFETY TIPS
CPSC recommends the following for the
safe use of electric heaters:
 Never operate a heater you suspect is
damaged. Before use, inspect the heater,
cord, and plug for damage. Follow all
operation and maintenance instructions.
Visit www.cpsc.gov or
www.SaferProducts.gov to see if your
electric heater has been recalled.
 Never leave the heater operating while
unattended, or while you are sleeping.
 Keep combustible material such as beds,
sofas, curtains, papers, and clothes at
least 3 feet (0.9 m) from the front, sides,
and rear of the heater.
 Be sure the heater plug fits tightly into
the wall outlet. If not, do not use the
outlet to power the heater.

 During use, check frequently to

determine if the heater plug or cord, wall
outlet, or faceplate is HOT! If the plug,
outlet, or faceplate is hot, discontinue
use of the heater, and have a qualified
electrician check and/or replace the plug
or faulty wall outlet(s). If the cord is hot,
disconnect the heater, and have it
inspected/repaired by an authorized
repair person.
 Never power the heater with an
extension cord or power strip.
 Insure that the heater is placed on a
stable, level surface, and located where it
will not be knocked over.
 When purchasing a heater, ask the
salesperson whether the heater has been
safety-certified. A certified heater will
have a safety certification mark. See the
following web site (OSHA) for a list of
accepted certification marks:
http://63.234.227.130/dts/otpca/nrtl/nrtl
mrk.html.
 Never run the heater’s cord under rugs
or carpeting. This can damage the cord,
causing it and nearby objects to burn.
 To prevent electrical shocks and
electrocutions, always keep electric
heaters away from water, and NEVER
touch an electric heater if you are wet.
 SPREAD THE NEWS! Inform family,
friends, and coworkers of the ways to
use an electric heater more safely.

Furnace

 Never leave any combustibles in the furnace room. Don’t store anything near your furnace
that’s combustible at low flash points – like gasoline, paint and paint thinners.

 Always keep the area free of dust and debris – vacuum and clean around your furnace and
water heater tank to prevent dust buildup.

 If your furnace room or area doubles as a laundry space, don’t hang laundry or a clothesline
from your equipment – it’s a major fire hazard and reduces airflow.

 Schedule regular maintenance to make sure everything is in perfect working order.

Air Compressor Safety Tips

Use Gas Air Compressors Outdoors. Unless it's powered electrically, you should always use an air
compressor outdoors. ...

Wear Safety Goggles and Gloves. ...

Use a Self-Retracting Cord. ...

Use an OSHA-Approved Nozzle. ...

Check for Oil and Air Leaks. ...

Follow Manufacturer's Recommended Maintenance.

Distillation Safety Tips
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Moonshining is an art. There are countless ways of doing it, and almost all of them are correct. However,
it is a potentially dangerous art that requires planning and care. Distilling is a science that can at times
involve risk. As such, it is important that you take proper precautions to minimize risks. Here are
some tips you should follow in order to create safe-to-drink, high quality spirits:

Never Rush The Process

It never pays to rush the process. Make sure you have an appropriate work space area that is well lit,
clean, and adequately ventilated to prevent the accumulation of alcohol vapors. Performing a cleaning
distillation before distilling is great for maintaining the still in top condition. Make sure any pipes in your
still (such as the swan neck in our copper stills) are unobstructed so excess pressure doesn't build up.

Never Leave The Distiller Unattended

As many people become ever more confident with their distillation skills, they end up becoming more
careless. While leaving your distiller for a minute or two while running the mash through may be okay, it
usually it is at times like these that accidents do happen. It is important that you never leave your
distiller unattended, especially during the most complex moments of the process and to always be
vigilant and watchful of what you are doing to avoid common distillation mistakes and accidents.

No Smoking or Drinking

Distillation and handling flammable liquids is not a game and nothing should be left to chance. Never
smoke while distilling. Never drink while distilling. Always keep a fire extinguisher handy. Make sure the
distillate is collected carefully and isn't spilled. Always conduct yourself responsibly while distilling!

Temperature

Pay constant attention to the temperature and don't allow the contents of the still to boil continuously.
The heat source can be set near its maximum at the beginning, but should be reduced when
approaching the boiling point. After that keep it to a simmer.

Avoid Math Mistakes

While the math that governs the distillation process is relatively simple, if not double checked, it could
lead to a distillation mess. You could end up having too much sugar in the fermentation process or
having a host of other distillation-related issues arising because of wrong calculations.

Label Your Containers

Any container that holds an ingredient needs to be labeled and safely stored. Labelling will help you find
whichever ingredient you need fast and will keep you from mixing the wrong ingredients when creating
moonshine. While it certainly isn't deadly to mix the wrong ingredients, it certainly will affect the
product you get at the end of the process.

Never Use Plastic In Your Homemade Still

If you are planning on creating your own still, never use plastic at any point or on any part of the still.
Plastics cannot handle the heat and usually give the end product a horrible plastic taste. If you plan on
creating your own still, invest in copper or steel.

There’s plenty more information out there on how to and what to do when moonshining, but by
following these basic tips you can minimize risks and make great tasting moonshine! homedistiller.org is
a great resource to use, check out this topic on moonshine safety
tips: http://homedistiller.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=13263

Offshore Three-Phase Separation Process

The offshore three-phase separation process, used as a case study here, is commonly

applied in offshore oil and gas industry. The process schematic is shown in Fig.1. The

purpose of the separation system is to separate two flows of feed, mixture of crude,

water and gas stream. Both feed flows have flow rate of 3600 kg/h, pressure of 56

bar and temperature of 50

C. The components of the feed flows are water, methane,

ethane, propane, butane, pentane, hexane, methanol, carbon dioxide, nitrogen,

isobutene, isopentane, MEG, and four pseudo components representing higher

number of higher number of hydrocarbons.

The two fluid streams are mixed before entering the three-phase separator, which is

designed to separate the gas, as well as separate the oil and water. A safety valve

provides protection against unwanted pressure buildup. The weir inside the separator

maintains the oil level, and the level controller maintains the water level. The oil is

skimmed over the weir. The level of the oil downstream of the weir is controlled by a

level controller that operates the oil export valve. The gas flow out through a mist

extractor to a pressure control valve that maintains constant vessel pressure. Then it

passes to a compressor which increases the pressure of the export gas, which is driven

by a variable motor speed. At the outlet side of the compressor a heat exchanger is

connected with water as cooling medium. The cooler is regulated by a temperature

control loop. Also an anti-surge controller loop is installed to protect the compressor

from entering a surge condition. More details about the process can be found in
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Reactor safety
The safety of operating staff is a prime concern in nuclear plants. Radiation exposure is minimised by the
use of remote handling equipment for many operations in the core of the reactor. Other controls
include physical shielding and limiting the time workers spend in areas with significant radiation levels.