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Hydrogen Vent Sizing and Design
Discharges of gaseous hydrogen to the atmosphere shall be disposed of through an engineered vent system that complies with the associated code regulations and can withstand wind loads. Hydrogen-air mixtures are extremely easy to ignite — thus, ignition at the outlet of a vent should be considered as a design event rather than an emergency.
Introducing the JNE Experiential Learning Fund at McMaster University
This is an initiative to provide students within the Introduction to Civil Engineering course the opportunity to engage in hands-on, real-world learning experiences. This announcement coincides with the 25th anniversary of JNE's establishment of the Endowed Chair in Civil Engineering at McMaster's Faculty of Engineering.
McMaster CIVENG2X03 Visit
In early November, JNE hosted a group of students from the McMaster University CIVENG2X03 program to tour 176 Shaw Street and the TCE fabrication shop. A unique aspect of the walkthrough included a visit to our fab shop, which provided the students with a clear and tangible view of the entire steel fabrication process from design to creation.
JNE at Specialty & Agro Chemicals America 2025
Representatives of the JNE Group of Companies attended the Specialty & Agro Chemicals America event — a forum that promotes chemical manufacturing, chemical technologies, and related chemical industry services that have specific applications for the agrochemical and specialty chemical markets — in Savannah, Georgia in July 2025.
AIST Women In Steel Conference
Representatives of the JNE Group of Companies are attending the AIST Women In Steel Conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from September 16–18, 2024. The second annual conference is a two-and-a-half day event supporting recruitment, engagement, and professional development of women in the global steel industry.
Emergency Lighting
Emergency lighting intended to provide illumination for evacuating a building/plant in the event of failure of normal power supply is considered to be part of the Life Safety System.
Electrical Clearances: Best Practices
When sizing a room, or an area that will house electrical equipment, there are many variables to consider. It is clearly stated in the Ontario Electrical Code book that “electrical equipment shall be installed and guarded so that adequate provision is made for the safety of persons and property and for the protection of the electrical equipment from mechanical or other damage to which it is likely to be exposed” (OESC 2-200). This can be done with a dedicated electrical room/space, signage, physical barriers, and training. When working with other disciplines, the electrical team must communicate the physical size, and space needed to follow all of the rules stated in the OESC, of the chosen electrical equipment.
Pre-Start Health and Safety Reviews (PSR): An Overview
The purpose of this knowledge file is to provide a basic overview of what a pre-start health and safety review (PSR or PSHSR) is in order to facilitate the planning and coordination of PSR projects.
