Considerations for Safe Fluid Transfers
Fluids are an essential component in the manufacturing process as they are the lifeblood of the facility. They often come in containers, drums, road and rail tankers as well as on ships. If the transfer of fluids is not undertaken correctly, a leak or spill could occur. This could potentially create problems, ranging from minor nuisances […]
The Value of SIL Safety Certification
Over the past decade, the oil, gas and petrochemical industries have undergone significant changes in process safety systems and machine automation. Even so, Safety Integrity Level (SIL) remains a foreign concept among many clients of bespoke engineering systems. Perhaps you’ve read about safety breakaway couplings achieving SIL2 certification but don’t understand how that could affect […]
Alpha Process Controls shows confidence in the future of former apprentice
Alpha Process Controls has underlined its commitment to the future by taking on a Group apprentice who is already hard at work on an innovative project. Scot Ellis joined the Peterlee-based division after completing a four-year mechanical engineering apprenticeship with parent company GT Group, which is part of the Knorr-Bremse Group. The 21-year-old technician is […]
Alpha Process Controls’ design manager named EIC Rising Star 2018
Alpha Process Controls’ Design Manager Ben Richardson has been named as the Energy Industries Council (EIC)’s Rising Star 2018, which has secured him a place on a prestigious MBA Oil & Gas Management with Robert Gordon University. Ben, 31 from Gateshead, was announced as the winner at the EIC National Awards Dinner in London in […]
Small-scale Safety Breakaway Couplings achieves SIL 2 certification
Alpha Process Controls’ small-scale Safety Breakaway Couplings for the transfer of hazardous materials, including Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) and Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG), have achieved a respected industry safety standard. Alpha Process Controls, a member of the GT Group, provides the Traffic Safety concept of the Knorr-Bremse Group and is part of its vision toward […]
Alpha’s Marine ERC achieves the respected SIL 2 for safety and reliability
Alpha Process Controls has achieved a globally-recognised standard for its Marine Emergency Release Coupling, which demonstrates the safety-integrity and reliability of the technology. Following an extensive testing and assessment programme, the Marine ERC has achieved the Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 2 certification in respect of its consistent ability to prevent loss of product during the […]
New Nitrogen manual release innovation developed for Marine ERC
Alpha Process Controls has developed a new manual actuation system for its Marine Emergency Release Collar (ERC) coupling technology. Powered by a readily-available nitrogen bottle, the system enables operators to activate the closure and separation of Alpha’s low pressure drop coupling if any transfer issues are identified before an emergency actuation takes place. By utilising […]
Alpha Process Controls passes quality standard audit with flying colours
Alpha Process Controls has reaffirmed its commitment to quality after achieving a respected management standard with distinction. The UK-based manufacturer of transfer systems for hazardous liquids and gases has been awarded ISO 9001: 2015, the revised and new standard for quality management. Organisations currently holding the previous standard, ISO 9001: 2008, are required to be […]
Alpha Process Controls supports FSRU LNG transfer with new ERC Coupling technology
Alpha Process Controls has expanded its family of Emergency Release Collar (ERC) Couplings to support the transfer of LNG to Floating Storage Regasification Units (FSRU). With the increased use of FSRUs as moored storage terminals, Alpha has developed a 10-inch version of its field-tested, mechanical emergency release coupling system, which is capable of managing the […]
Alpha highlights fall arrestor technology in LNG Industry magazine feature
Read Technical Sales Manager Fraser Bennie’s article published by LNG Industry about Alpha’s Fall Arrestor technology. UNDER ARREST Fraser Bennie, Alpha Process Controls, UK, examines the role of the fall arrestor in LNG ship-to-ship transfers. “The dark clouds squatting on the horizon had been glowering at the Master of the LNG carrier for some time […]
