Wood, Glorious Wood; explosion with fatalities!
Wood, Glorious Wood; explosion with fatalities! Everybody loves wood. It’s renewable, recyclable, and natural. Timber is one of the few…
26 January
Tag: dust explosion testing
25 October
Fatal Blender Explosion: It does not have to be this way
Fatal Blender Explosion: It does not have to be this way The task in hand was to blend recently milled…
28 June
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.…
24 February
Dust combustibility – why accurate results matter
Dust combustibility – why accurate results matter You know you need to check out your powders for their combustibility. Maybe…
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
Explosion Prevention by Eliminating Sources of Ignition
Explosion Prevention by Eliminating Sources of Ignition Can you rely on control/ elimination of sources of ignition alone as a…
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,…
20 January
Your Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA) Questions Answered
Your Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA) Questions Answered Question 1: I‘ve missed the deadline in NFPA 652 for completing a Dust…