Wind turbines systems are complex and comprised of many components. Manufacturers must ensure the performance, reliability and durability of their products. To achieve this, they must consider the materials used to build...
It is reasonable to say that companies, whether small- or medium-size, multinationals, industrial or service-oriented, that are technology-driven are exposed to security and privacy threats. While state-of-the-art...
While cyber security is primordial nowadays in all types of industries, it is even more so in in the oil and gas sector. Cyber attacks can have critical consequences to human lives and the environment: fires, explosions...
Twenty-two participants from Chile, Costa Rica, Colombia, Mexico, Dominican Republic and the US took part in the MET-CERTIFIED project workshop on IEC standardization and certification of marine energy convertors, to...
Wolfram Zeitz took up his new role in January 2020 as Executive Secretary for IECEE, the IEC System of Conformity Assessment Schemes for Electrotechnical Equipment and Components and IECRE, the IEC System for...
For the first time perhaps in the history of mankind, industrialized countries now often have four generations cohabiting in the workplace: baby boomers (born between 1944 and 1964), generation X or Xers (1965-1980)...
On 1 January 2020, Paul Meanwell became the new Chair of IECEx, the IEC System for Certification to Standards Relating to Equipment for Use in Explosive Atmospheres. He takes over from Thorsten Arnhold, who chaired the...
With an illustrious career spanning over 30 years, Mackinnon has worked on a vast array of wind turbines, from small onshore, typically less than 50kW, to large multi mega-watt offshore turbines. His work has covered...
In today’s world of ultra-smart technology, being smart doesn’t only mean being well connected, but also well protected against security breaches. While that is an aspect that individuals must consider, it has become a...
Mining is one of the most ancient trades performed by humans. It is also one of the trades whose evolution has been fairly slow, considering that the first mining efforts were to search for stones suitable for making...
The Conference will examine areas including resource assessment, environmental impacts, wave, tidal, offshore wind, floating offshore wind, ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) and salinity gradient technologies, as...
The incident at the Lubrizol chemical plant in Rouen, France, is a powerful reminder that the most drastic safety measures are a must in explosive (Ex) environments.
As far back as 2003, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that only about 50% of patients with chronic diseases living in developed countries follow treatment recommendations with particularly low rates of...
The IECEE Industrial Cyber Security Programme enables manufacturers to demonstrate that their industrial automation equipment complies with regulations.
In many countries, the networked connection of physical objects is the norm today, in homes and businesses, transport, healthcare, entertainment and sports.
Explosive (Ex) atmospheres – also termed hazardous areas/locations – may be caused by flammable gases, mists or vapours or by combustible dusts. Some examples include the oil, gas or mining sectors. Most accidents that...
According to the Renewable Capacity Statistics 2019 report by International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), 2018 closed with a total renewable energy generation capacity of 2 351 GW, up by 171 GW on the previous year...
Over the past year, IECEE has been considering several partnerships with other organizations which could enhance certification activities in the area of energy efficient products, sustainable lighting and certain aspects...
