The Tale of the Process Engineer and the Dust Explosion Specialist
The Tale of the Process Engineer and the Dust Explosion Specialist Once upon a time there were two professional engineers.…
28 June
Tag: dust explosion hazards
17 November
Why I have NOT had my powders tested to determine their Explosion and Fire Properties
Why I have NOT had my powders tested to determine their Explosion and Fire Properties There are still facilities handling…
26 October
What is the difference between a fire and an explosion?
What is the difference between a fire and an explosion? In process safety we often talk about fires and explosions.…
29 April
Dust Collector – friend or foe? A Lesson in Dust Explosion Safety
Dust Collector – friend or foe? A Lesson in Dust Explosion Safety Now read this very carefully…. Statements 1: We…
17 March
Combustible Dust: Sampling for Dust Combustibility Testing
Combustible Dust: Sampling for Dust Combustibility Testing Our ‘Go To’ guide for selecting/collecting your powder samples for combustibility testing. OK,…
11 November
Combustible Dust Explosion Testing: Why do it now?
Combustible Dust Explosion Testing: Why do it now? At Stonehouse, as we continue to invest in laboratory staff and more…
19 October
Manually Transferring Powders: Explosion Risk Explained
Manually Transferring Powders: Explosion Risk Explained Operators add small quantities of powders to process vessels in many different ways. Pouring…
24 September
Flour Packaging Explosion: The Normalization of Risk
Flour Packaging Explosion: The Normalization of Risk In this article, we would like to discuss the concept of ‘normalization of…
21 July
Pet Food Factory Explosion – A Lesson in Combustible Dust
Pet Food Factory Explosion – A Lesson in Combustible Dust It was the neighbors that first noticed the problem. Think…