(Updated 2019) December 11 and 12, 2019 The 12th Annual National Above ground Storage Tank Trade Show is held at a new venue, The Woodlands Waterway Marriott on December 11-12, 2019. Sponsored Attendee Your company will have the opportunity to sponsor a conference attendee at no charge. This includes all breaks, lunch, trade show and conference sessions. GSI is participating on both event days on booth #410. The Woodlands
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(Updated 2017) Ref: American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) ANSI/AIHA Z-10 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS) Ref: American National Standards Institute (ANSI) ANSI/ISA-84.00.01-2004 Part 1 (IEC 61511-1 Mod) Functional Safety: Safety Instrumented Systems for the Process Industry Sector – Part 1: Framework, Definitions, System, Hardware and Software Requirements ANSI/ISA-84.00.01-2004 Part 2 (IEC 61511-2 Mod) Functional Safety: Safety Instrumented Systems for the Process Industry Sector
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A competitor recently published a magazine article on a “New Transmitter for mechanical float and tape tank gauges.” In the article, they claim to have improved the level measurement accuracy. The article starts with comparing the new transmitter to transmitters manufactured over the last 35 years. They criticized almost all prior transmitter / encoder designs manufactured. However, they need to remember that they were comparing the design of
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Hurricanes within the Gulf Coast often disrupt refining, pipeline, bulk liquid storage facilities, and marketing terminals. The liquid product and the bulk liquid storage tanks (and associated equipment) compose a large portion of these companies assets. In order to protect both the liquid product and the bulk liquid storage tank assets, preparation for major storms (weather) is necessary. The EPA’s Region 6 Regional Response Team has come out with
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GSI 3025 Multi-function Tank Probe Volume (Hybrid or Hydrostatic) Multi-point Spot Temperature Multi-strata Density Total Water (Free, emulsified, & Entrained) Product Quality via real time Sam-pling And other available data One probe, No gauge well required Rupture Prevention ( Tank Over pressure and Vacuum) Optional— Overfill Prevention (API 2350 4th Edition) Your mechanical gauge with our transmitter (card), a 3025 MTP, good field wiring, and
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Fiber Ethernet Tank Farm Topology The major cost in any tank gauging or tank farm automation project is the field wiring. Normally two-thirds (2/3) of the cost is for wire, conduit, electrical fittings, etc. The upgrade of older technology in the field is often delayed because of the capital needed to replace the communications infrastructure. This means the benefits are also delayed and costs you more money.
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