Improving Chemical System Safety with IoT: A Case Study on Sandviken Energi
Technology Category
- Sensors - Chemical Sensors
- Sensors - Utility Meters
Applicable Industries
- Chemicals
- Electrical Grids
Applicable Functions
- Maintenance
Use Cases
- Intelligent Urban Water Supply Management
- Onsite Human Safety Management
Services
- System Integration
About The Customer
Sandviken Energi AB is a Swedish energy firm that was founded in 1914. The company operates in various areas including district heating, electrical networks, electricity trading, street maintenance, broadband, water and sewerage. They employ around 150 people and have a combined revenue of around €48 million. All operations within Sandviken Energi contribute to long-term sustainable development from a social, safe, environmental and economic perspective. The company is committed to ensuring the safety and health of their employees and the environment, and to this end, they sought a solution to improve their chemical system.
The Challenge
Sandviken Energi AB, a Swedish energy firm, was facing challenges in managing their chemical system. The company, which operates in various areas including district heating, electrical networks, electricity trading, street maintenance, broadband, water and sewerage, had a complex and disorganized system of safety data sheets for their chemicals. The lack of order in their safety data sheets posed potential risks to the safety and health of their employees and the environment. Furthermore, the company was using unnecessary chemicals, which not only increased their operational costs but also posed additional safety and environmental risks. The company needed a solution that would help them restore order in their safety data sheets, eliminate unnecessary chemicals, and improve the overall safety and efficiency of their chemical system.
The Solution
Sandviken Energi AB turned to EcoOnline, a provider of IoT solutions, to improve their chemical system. With EcoOnline's system, the company was able to get a fresh start and thoroughly clean their business of all unnecessary chemicals. The chemicals that were registered in EcoOnline's system are the ones that the company uses today. Sandviken Energi AB also formed a chemical group with a representative from each business area who approves new chemicals before they can be used in the business. All chemicals have been risk assessed and the company is now working to develop the right protective equipment with the support of the CAS numbers for the chemicals they use. The EcoOnline system has provided Sandviken Energi AB with a good structure where it is easy to find safety data sheets and information for the chemicals that are in the business.
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