Update on Electric Utility Losses: Pressure on electricity supplies
The coming winter will be a time when the French electricity system is in transition and energy supply under pressure. Power outages are inevitable on very cold days if power[...]
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Biomass boiler wood silos
Wood, a noble and precious raw material, deserves attention at all levels of its life cycle : silviculture, transformation, storage, energy production… because, the fires to which it is frequently[...]
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Facing the recurrence : bet on the feedback !
The observation of a recurrence of certain events is too often realized. The case of fire-explosions of tanks equipped with heating devices illustrating this problem shows that it is important[...]
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Ageing: it happens to all facilities
When the ageing of facilities is discussed, we often think of the PMII (i.e., French facility modernisation plan for classified facilities for environmental protection). The purpose of implementing this plan[...]
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Fire : the first essential measures to limit losses
In the event of a fire, the very first measures implemented by the operator are essential and can reduce the loss, allowing to control the disaster more quickly. This flash[...]
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Non-Hazardous Waste Storage Facilities and High Temperatures
Summer is on its way with its seasonal heat waves. These increase the risk of fires in classified facilities, and particularly Non-Hazardous Waste Storage Facilities. This flash highlights the lessons[...]
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Methanation : Discharges of hazardous or polluting materials
The increase in the number of methanation facilities has also resulted in an increase in accidents from which feedback must be gathered over the last few years. As illustrated by[...]
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Extreme cold: Anticipate possible load-shedding events and the loss of electrical utility
Periods of cold weather are often synonymous with high electricity consumption and technical incidents. They can also cause power supply and telecommunication network outages. An imbalance between electricity supply and[...]
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What are the effects of heavy rains and flooding on industrial facilities?
Spells of scorching heat always give way to episodes of intense rainfall and what are known as Cévennes rain events. In recent years, France has experienced many rain events that[...]
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Hydrogen and transport: the risks should not be underestimated!
As part of its goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, France intends to develop low-carbon, renewable hydrogen (H2) in industry, energy and transport. Whether for tried-and-tested processes or new[...]
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