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Emergency Stops – The Ugly truth of 2026 projects!
I hope that everyone doesn’t mind me using this column to highlight some issues with my day job! The fact…
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The Growth of Industry and Communities
I was pondering recently has the demise of industry throughout the UK reduced the impact on the community. Living in…
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Loss of Services – have you got a plan?
In this world with freak weather and service interruptions becoming more frequent it is more important than ever to know…
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Apprenticeships – New or Recycled
I first wrote this article in March 2019 when my daughter was exploring her options coming to the end of…
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Process Plant Automation – what is the future direction?
Last week I was delighted to continue my engagement with University students. I’ve been more engaged with students at the…
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Why Hazard Studies Fail – and How to Get Them Right
Since being asked to write a column I have been very careful to not drift into my world of work.…
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Has lockdown caused the cyber security issues of the 2020’s?
Long long ago… I remember with fondness the call outs to DCS systems with having issues. Many hours joining the…
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Energy Transition: Evolution, Resistance and What Comes Next?
TL;DR:The global energy transition – from fossil fuels to renewables, nuclear and hydrogen, is more than a trend. It’s a…
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Sounds of the Process Unit – they all matter. What can we learn?
In my current working activities I often get asked to use senses as valid safeguards to prevent hazardous situations within…
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Professional Registration – It’s just about Chartership isn’t it?
I recall starting my career in the Process Industry and the ultimate target for engineers being a Chartered Engineer (CEng).…
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