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The article focuses on the combustion equipment safety in the daily operation of industrial facilities. It mentions the major perils in operating automatically fired boilers as stated from the studies by groups such as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors (NBIC). It adds that the principal causes of accidents will include the lack of proper controls and safety devices, lack of adequate maintenance and operator error.

Deals with the boilers used in schools and its controls which must be integrated with the building automation system to prevent boiler problems. Risks that must be anticipated and overcome by a boiler designer in designing the system; How to reduce and control the risks brought about by boilers; Information about the control system integrity of the boilers. INSET: Boiler concerns and recommendations..

The article reports on the power plants which want to increase productivity, maximize investment in equipments and must ensure safe working conditions. Discussed is the plugging due to ash buildup in thermal boilers that need unscheduled maintenance that can cause lost revenue and ash cleaning that may lead to serious injuries. Also discussed is the Hopper Ash Level Thermocouple system which monitors ash buildup, anticipate plugging and provides information to safely clean and troubleshoot.

The article offers information on startup Point Semantics in Silver Spring, Maryland which is developing a tool to measure visual strain. Topics include the goal of the startup is to create an optical strain measurement systems to monitor pressure boilers and infrastructure, the improved algorithms that support exact video strain measurement, and remarks from company's vice president of development Brad Pantuck about the issue.

The article presents suggestions on maintaining a clean, well-ventilated and safe space. It recommends to clearly label all the panels walking around the boiler room. It suggests adequate lighting to highlight potential bumping or tripping hazards and task lighting wherever necessary. It advises to use emergency eye wash stations and spray bottles.

The article reports on prosecution of a Derbyshire landlord on failing to maintain a gas boiler that resulted in death of the tenant, as of December 2013. The topics discussed include carbon monoxide poisoning, checking of gas installation by the employee of National Grid Gas PLC, and Great Britain Health & Safety Executive inspector Noelle Walker's comment on the topic.

Features a boiler blowdown system from Gestra Inc. to meet stringent demands for safety and energy efficiency.

Focuses on the ideas espoused by engineer Edward Bindon Marten on the causes of boiler explosions in Great Britain in the late nineteenth century. Features of major boiler explosions in the country; Position by Marten on legislation to protect bystanders and travelers from boiler explosions.