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Inadequate Temperature Monitoring a Contributor in Industrial Accidents
The importance of accurate and consistent temperature monitoring in potentially volatile industrial settings cannot be overstated. Numerous accidents over the years in chemical and petroleum processing plants, refineries and nuclear facilities have been attributed — at least in part — to inadequate or faulty temperature monitoring. Temperature-Related Incidents In 1953, a chemical explosion at the [...]
Temperature Monitoring Critical in Nuclear Plants
After the earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Japan, further disaster seemed imminent due to the damage done to the Fukushima nuclear power plant. The six reactors at the nuclear plant sustained various degrees of damage, causing elevated radiation levels to be detected miles away from the facility. Fortunately, a catastrophic meltdown was avoided. As the [...]