<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:11:52 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/@angelparrales/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS 6-MAINTENANCE]]></title><description><![CDATA[BACKGROUND For reliable functioning of Fire Alarm System a periodic test program is crucial. It is clear that testing cannot prevent failures but rather help on identifying failures so reducing downtime]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/safety/@angelparrales/fire-alarm-systems-6-maintenance</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/safety/@angelparrales/fire-alarm-systems-6-maintenance</guid><category><![CDATA[safety]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[angelparrales]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2018 14:40:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/4i88GgaV8qiGEw1xifwYz2xp7RJEnNpBZq7dn2K5yopVEuo6KyYGPUgSMp5UQE8FfWtvgNhqS4MAyMbxuFZDBubFWzSKGjaJeNxuibTmXRqecwtratR4WyQenA?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS 5-STANDARDS DEFINITIONS]]></title><description><![CDATA[DEFINITIONS Approved: means acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction Authority Having Jurisdiction: is the organization, office or individual responsible for approving. Labeled: equipment or materials]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/safety/@angelparrales/fire-alarm-systems-5-standards-definitions</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/safety/@angelparrales/fire-alarm-systems-5-standards-definitions</guid><category><![CDATA[safety]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[angelparrales]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2018 15:40:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/PB8ro82ZpZP5xqHVTtgzxr9jRnPYTxeDK7ZMexdNmmDeE1suy2UeMYa1jkmj4Hf6wRqTanMCxVrvyMrkicDs5KWidPqSFvRE4QLf3rQNbjqpo8DL?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS 4-DOCUMENTATION]]></title><description><![CDATA[IMPORTANCE These documents are the construction contract, which governs the rights, duties and liabilities of the contractor who performs the work, the organization for whom the work is executed and the]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/safety/@angelparrales/fire-alarm-systems-4-documentation</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/safety/@angelparrales/fire-alarm-systems-4-documentation</guid><category><![CDATA[safety]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[angelparrales]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2018 23:23:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/54TLbcUcnRm4iYtFdzVNy1kt3F2tvRShXkTnWxjMsrZgCe6FZ6fk7siez1knShq4yGwLcfNfxaLVKVe8a8C67XEvR3VyHPbQTrzBhCdrcnsdc6moR9fz225eADJd4BQLiDnJG72ea?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ULTRASONIC GAS DETECTORS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Instant detection of gas leaks can be achieved using ultrasonic detection. Ultrasonic detection technology has been around for decades and used in machinery and equipment inspection tasks. Applicability]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/safety/@angelparrales/ultrasonic-gas-detectors</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/safety/@angelparrales/ultrasonic-gas-detectors</guid><category><![CDATA[safety]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[angelparrales]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2018 01:15:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/4i88GgaV8qiGEw1xifwYz2xp7RJEnNpBZq7dn2K5yzTMCJFHv7kNVXpSf6zCkHSsixU49RL1GsgJqVBdQzsUtFWbXUgKdQgFSSRV3nKAwUrcyymBmjBAeG54Tg?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS 3A-PERFORMANCE BASED DESIGN]]></title><description><![CDATA[This method proposes an approach to design a system such as can detect a growing fire before it reaches certain heat release level, is not applicable to smoldering fires. It is based on modify the listed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/safety/@angelparrales/fire-alarm-systems-3a-performance-based-design</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/safety/@angelparrales/fire-alarm-systems-3a-performance-based-design</guid><category><![CDATA[safety]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[angelparrales]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2018 12:29:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2FFvzA2zeqoVZ5NRzV2o8MyJEzowAL6rjbt8w3dTH8cqMW316Ha71zq8SALznmK33p1qpZH2WwMFSZUcXH91kosKdxGonyfGXrkaHN86wdYFPhf3koSYnYHP3sHkz?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[SHODO Kanji Balance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Character THREE (三) is a basic example of brush stroke balance. Relationship between lines length, width, orientation and spacing is what brings beauty to any work, regardless of kanji complexity. Straight]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/shodo/@angelparrales/shodo-kanji-balance</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/shodo/@angelparrales/shodo-kanji-balance</guid><category><![CDATA[shodo]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[angelparrales]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Mar 2018 12:28:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/32FTXiZsHoAWXDGUT6XfPTLRBbYW7TUFpRSTArzFp4a6s29YQwSvK5mpoXGwyiZ6Gh7ocwwbiDZPnBqCTLQHmEpq6DGp2LEASjKuMi86EvPRQf5bXmxJoB4iCTBUCXcVCjTgGPPn8GH5GJmt?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[INFRARED COMBUSTIBLE GAS DETECTOR]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Infrared (IR) method of measuring gas concentration is based on the absorption of IR radiation at certain wavelengths as the radiation passes through a volume of the gas. There is an excellent whitepaper]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/safety/@angelparrales/infrared-combustible-gas-detector</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/safety/@angelparrales/infrared-combustible-gas-detector</guid><category><![CDATA[safety]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[angelparrales]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2018 16:24:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVgaTbKcSxY6V671AFmX1Mu3cvHH54TC4xpMAx7pkUSb6LF1uc6KKjhQieL978GVF6rqCmcN4obcpQ2i?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Digital Certificates and Credentials -  ALTERNATIVE USE OF BLOCKCHAIN]]></title><description><![CDATA[This post is NOT about money. Our fellows at University of Nicosia (Cyprus) and its Blockchain Initiative innovated the issuance of certificates for their student by using (of course) the blockchain]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/blockchain/@angelparrales/digital-certificates-and-credentials-alternative-use-of-blockchain</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/blockchain/@angelparrales/digital-certificates-and-credentials-alternative-use-of-blockchain</guid><category><![CDATA[blockchain]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[angelparrales]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2018 21:32:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3zpz8WQe4SNH8q6FEif2uzpmXjQNog2n2huWTcwn87SoSYiVZCL1Zm3RxcmKGHkEr4k1J8WHuWH8cCaBK6k1wuwmtniS2aE1C3UjUDEjYc16SoGdLXYmtGyQnANd2yjwX8W1F7rzgb45NCB9T8V4?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire and Gas System performance is not as SIS?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fire and Gas Systems (FGS) are mitigation methods, this mere fact has brought an never-ending controversy about applicability of safety systems codes and standards to FGS, given that SIS operates as a]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/safety/@angelparrales/fire-and-gas-system-performance-is-not-as-sis</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/safety/@angelparrales/fire-and-gas-system-performance-is-not-as-sis</guid><category><![CDATA[safety]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[angelparrales]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2018 18:12:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/cyxkEVqiiLyAJMrzqHfWLT7YbdgoprDQGwdeDRwrb7LmJoGHHfzzZQ9wQ4S3LUkZCyPeZB45tUezJgAfmVXUuY1Cu2FNxnk177AcCnWbDe88kyngGowGWGGdn5fuwZ5F7Gz?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS 3-DESIGN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Engineering design is a well structured method to plan and perform every activity to get an proper and effective fire alarm system. This is paramount when it comes to protect life, assets and environment]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/safety/@angelparrales/fire-alarm-systems-3-design</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/safety/@angelparrales/fire-alarm-systems-3-design</guid><category><![CDATA[safety]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[angelparrales]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2018 13:18:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3W72119s5BjWPGGUiZ9pqnZoj8JHYxCCp9dtn2QVeCHVzFnfTpjEPGXKJjXFhquphdSXHJK4xA9tP4T7kewA8uWiFKgoD54Q5DkEbY36xDmdaoJmdb74bx?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[SHODO - Ink and Human Energy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sumi is created by burning oils of various kinds, and the soot is collected and mixed with animal glue. Because the soot is basically carbon molecules, when a stick of sumi is ground on the Suzuri (grinding]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/shodo/@angelparrales/shodo-ink-and-human-energy</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/shodo/@angelparrales/shodo-ink-and-human-energy</guid><category><![CDATA[shodo]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[angelparrales]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 25 Mar 2018 12:21:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/32FTXiZsHoAWXDGUT6XfPTLRBbYW7TUFpRSTArzFnhKJ8X1fZRuPhiKMQWu1TLF3qFbTUSuDCzMonSPgAgtBkArtmxvtBQ88vCghhk29UkbpkVhKoUAqhrR3v67KWF1Sz23fBzhRXcKMArNS?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[FLAME DETECTORS - A Summary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Methods for detection of flame rely on optical recognition of fire signatures, this is the phenomena introduced to the surroundings by a fire. NFPA 72 categorizes as Radiant Energy–Sensing Fire Detectors]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/safety/@angelparrales/flame-detectors-a-summary</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/safety/@angelparrales/flame-detectors-a-summary</guid><category><![CDATA[safety]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[angelparrales]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 24 Mar 2018 23:51:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/cyxkEVqiiLyAJMrzqHfWLT7YbdgoprDQGwdeDRwrGM6q5cBp1HuWYvHbJqSTKkHurmnNiCtBJqTsRVVTjcZn4w3CNJqgEXGR8MG8xeXXKosMTgWp4n3EygZrkK9mT9HkgpE?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why MONERO (XMR)? Privacy-Centered digital currency]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monero launched on April 2014 as a fork of Bytecoin. Bytecoin was an obscure cryptocurrency that, while having pioneered a novel way to achieve privacy, was plagued with a shady history and an unfair launch.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/cryptocurrency/@angelparrales/why-monero-xmr-privacy-centered-digital-currency</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/cryptocurrency/@angelparrales/why-monero-xmr-privacy-centered-digital-currency</guid><category><![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[angelparrales]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2018 13:50:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/EEEoA8oLaAxvDZG9qYrsSvDqYeABF1GqkXYm2VenBbtMdARDLRPvhhP1MZ8ehtVJokHTbfxD4Ec3Aj2k9hA2mpWbGcq3MwsvxtygeUfcWcFCDUnPCwx4ivS3hyrYYXgT51iqKJSdKYhnz3oXbM6Px?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[About Privacy and Cryptocurrencies]]></title><description><![CDATA[ABOUT PRIVACY AND CRYPTOCURRENCIES The original Bitcoin Whitepaper (2008) stated that: The traditional banking model achieves a level of privacy by limiting access to information to the parties involved]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/safety/@angelparrales/about-privacy-and-cryptocurrencies</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/safety/@angelparrales/about-privacy-and-cryptocurrencies</guid><category><![CDATA[safety]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[angelparrales]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2018 14:36:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/vM1pGHgNcyCiaxZmdb555hkjecmqomntNdRp7jgAE3sMgbYhNVMqHXJ1wGWJZ1GQa5kLzVfEJUremm4pPPbjt7tZzHPaRCbA4HzjFoU7ZRnJsLVF6vQvsRuu33v5kG8suMSBaPg?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[CATALYTIC COMBUSTIBLE GAS DETECTOR]]></title><description><![CDATA[Based on the principle that a combustible gas can be oxidized to produce heat, then using a Wheatstone bridge circuit, this change in temperature can be converted to an electrical signal. A platinum coil]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/safety/@angelparrales/catalytic-combustible-gas-detector</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/safety/@angelparrales/catalytic-combustible-gas-detector</guid><category><![CDATA[safety]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[angelparrales]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2018 11:47:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/gPCasciUWmF5VZucjWuzmpXUomGMznGBossB7LD3AVgyFsS9foGCdP5qgZq13L8TgnAV58PkELQssKxvs6x7bE5PTDGf3YT4HovjhkgLXX8283UyHmqmLJz3xddLC9cf96SaJmvYMimy1tW846?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[SIL, Safety Integrity Level – Basic Definitions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Safety Integrity Level (SIL): is a measure of the safety system performance, related to the Probability of Failure on Demand (PFD). Four numbered levels has been defined from 1 to 4, the higher the SIL]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/safety/@angelparrales/sil-safety-integrity-level-basic-definitions</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/safety/@angelparrales/sil-safety-integrity-level-basic-definitions</guid><category><![CDATA[safety]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[angelparrales]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2018 16:19:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/62PdCouTvNPDuXRaduVYiCb9hxbZWDcAb1acVYBWTP3me9UiUaY9FonSA1ncToJ7Ski1hwVEnpf5kDR4rD5nUBDSFPhGQPFVRru8QHwWv9aJ75p?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS 2-LIMITATIONS]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is no one-size-fits-all in fire alarm system. If a building owner expects that installing only what the building code requires, will detect any fire at every remote part of the building, that simply]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/safety/@angelparrales/fire-alarm-systems-2-limitations</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/safety/@angelparrales/fire-alarm-systems-2-limitations</guid><category><![CDATA[safety]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[angelparrales]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2018 17:11:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/3jpR3paJ37V8t3d5gG8YxUrFtTrvhgCDjjN8jFs787zDYUcscJzEXsvWd7vSRzfaLh1nf2SqL57c2vuKMUfxKdtAJuRjYfeft829YfcZiBmuhhwwKx53bLFveMLncYSrAjVkz?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[GAS DETECTION -1 FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flammable and combustible liquids are found stored in almost every facility at every industrial plant. A flammable liquid is defined as one having a flash point below 100 deg F (37.8 deg C) with a vapor]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/safety/@angelparrales/gas-detection-1-flammable-and-combustible-liquids</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/safety/@angelparrales/gas-detection-1-flammable-and-combustible-liquids</guid><category><![CDATA[safety]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[angelparrales]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 18 Mar 2018 21:12:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2FFvzA2zeqoVZ5NRzV2o8MyJEzowAL6rjbt8w3dTH4Lukjg4M5Wy37aBwgzDiYgRXtv4qDcaswzX1nBB4VWfrUcHVGvHSw6aiWrRiHtqTJAzUZFVXy4z1enKkoC9k?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is the differences between SAFETY FUNCTION, SAFETY INSTRUMENTED FUNCTION (SIF) and SAFETY INSTRUMENTED SYSTEM (SIS)?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A SAFETY FUNCTION, within the scope of Industrial Plants Safety, is the description of the actions taken by the Safety System for each hazardous event. Such actions are to be implemented by any combination]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/safety/@angelparrales/what-is-the-differences-between-safety-function-safety-instrumented-function-sif-and-safety-instrumented-system-sis</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/safety/@angelparrales/what-is-the-differences-between-safety-function-safety-instrumented-function-sif-and-safety-instrumented-system-sis</guid><category><![CDATA[safety]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[angelparrales]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 17 Mar 2018 19:04:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/HNWT6DgoBc18GVREvvsnAjfLwLF5qHHFduNHKinpygoUQsWQUyPeakYqfERZw49iegVC2hWuqeNQYKUe4bqAJYXnKmGAP5nJYArvBNchniyq7pxZp2Lc8J926UE?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS 1-OVERVIEW]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fire Alarm System is a feature of a building for protection against the damages of fire. Is a key element in any overall risk management strategy. It can help limit losses in buildings and facilities by]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/safety/@angelparrales/fire-alarm-systems-1-overview</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/safety/@angelparrales/fire-alarm-systems-1-overview</guid><category><![CDATA[safety]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[angelparrales]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 11 Mar 2018 21:00:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/ChYr1cJZCH5MCAy3RJLzdaUfAradUD6Ky3UVSyaC42WDWpeBJQutETuknb4U7jV7Bxj7ZAcFBKgb8Wd8eKVcGGUjABEcpFwhcLFqHFyMXk7JGAuMMrbA8QP48fcaHKVRJ3A625DouRXfc5ydfExhw5DMWtuxV7QxYkszbAXHEqPQRvPLZPcfxARNnkaFvv?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item></channel></rss>