Issue 41

Volume 11 Part 3 - Third Quarter 2008

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Published: 1st August 2008
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Editorial

Q3 2008 / Ultrasonic testing wins kudos
Testing cylinders without the need to remove the valve is invaluable to the entire operation at GTS-Welco. SGR met Mark Conroy of GTS-Welco and Roy Leidy of Weldship.
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Q3 2008 / “Gotcha!”
Taking care of business by spotting your competitor’s lack of insight.
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Q3 2008 / Managing your environment
The best option for managing your environment may be third-party certification. But how you select your ISO 14001 certifying registrar can make or break your operation.
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Q3 2008 / Proper operation of pressure regulators yields long-term service
Thousands of pressure regulators are sent to the repair shop or the scrap heap because users do not follow basic operating instructions
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Q3 2008 / Semicon West 2008
The amazing pace of new technology was showcased at Semicon West 2008. SGR Publisher Henry Grieco was on hand to explore such developments.
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Q3 2008 / UN regulates changes in cylinder markings worldwide
DOT cylinders no longer are recognized as the “official” cylinders of the United States. A second issue: Not all valves are created equal.
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Q3 2008 / The gasworld African Conference 2008
The curtain fell on a successful gasworld African Conference 2008, as the industrial and specialty gas community gathered to discuss the challenges ahead for the continent’s gas market.
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Q3 2008 / Fuel costs effect gas filling process
Packaged fill systems and micro bulk offer solutions, but compliance still plays a vital role. Ron Ball investigates medical gas filling and distribution processes.
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Twelve Rules – specialty gas systems
Material compatibility is a vital consideration in choosing pressure and flow control devices, particularly when reactive gases are used.
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