What is “Quad-O”?

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 40 CFR Part 60 Subpart OOOO is colloquially known as “Quad-O”. It is a regulation under the Clean Air Act meant to identify emissions sources in oil and natural gas operations contributing to pollution and reduce emissions. The emissions of methane and VOCs from oil and gas equipment used in the production and processing and the transmission and storage of natural gas are affected.

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In the fast-paced and demanding landscape of process industries, maintaining operational efficiency is paramount. Any disruption, no matter how small, can cascade into significant downtime, lost production, and hefty repair costs. However, with the advent of wireless machinery protection solutions, such as SKF Axios, industries ranging from chemical plants to paper mills are experiencing a transformative shift in how they manage and safeguard their critical equipment.

The myriad number of machines used in producing pulp and paper that are considered as balance-of-plant or auxiliary machinery. Here you will see a number of machines that are not adequately monitored or not monitored at all but still have a sizable impact on maintenance costs, production downtime and quality. Where are these machines, and what kind of cost-effective monitoring solution would be needed to monitor them?

Flowmeters play a critical role in today’s process world. As technology has advanced through the decades, a variety of flowmeter technologies has expanded the ways, customers, control and monitor their utilities, steam, fiscal metering, etc. Today, a few of the top flowmeters on the market are the Coriolis, magnetic, vortex, ultrasonic, differential pressure, and variable area meters. Several other technologies, such as turbine, thermal mass, and positive displacement, are also available. Since each flowmeter has positive and negative attributes, careful consideration is required to avoid purchasing a technology that is inappropriate to the application.

The potential dangers associated with ammonia gas leaks necessitate a thorough understanding of the risks and implementation of stringent safety measures. Ammonia is a commonly used industrial chemical, serving various purposes across different sectors. The potential dangers associated with ammonia gas leaks necessitate a thorough understanding of the risks and implementation of stringent safety measures. In this post, we explore the general dangers of ammonia gas leaks and critical safety precautions to help protect people, property, and the environment.

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QuadraTherm with qMix is like no other thermal flow meter on the market. Patented sensor design coupled with an advanced algorithm set in the QuadraTherm brain delivers all the data you need in one flow meter. Learn 5 revolutionary ways QuadraTherm sets you apart and makes you and your process smarter.

In 2024, there's no better time to optimize your people and processes, and at the forefront of this evolution is THE UNIT—a revolutionary training and development solution by TechStar. More than just a facility, THE UNIT provides hands-on experience tailored to your specific needs, allowing companies to conduct process-specific, interactive training seamlessly, without disrupting their in-house production.

Condition Monitoring is a necessity in all process industries. Our monitoring solutions for safety, condition and performance monitoring of rotating machinery in many applications in industries such as steel, mining, cement, pulp and paper, maritime and other industries: