Explainer: What is a Gas or Vapor Explosion?
Explainer: What is a Gas or Vapor Explosion? Gases or vapors, under certain conditions, can undergo a rapid combustion process…
12 June
Tag: Flammability hazards
17 November
What are flammable and combustible liquids?
What are flammable and combustible liquids? In process safety we often hear the terms ‘Flammable Liquid’ and Combustible Liquid’…
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.…
24 September
Spontaneously combusting hand sanitizer?
Spontaneously combusting hand sanitizer? It all started with a social media post by Wisconsin’s Western Lakes Fire District [Ref. 1].…
21 July
EXPLAINERS: Flammability – Static Electricity in Plastic Liners and Drums
Flammability - Static Electricity in Plastic Liners and Drums Take a party balloon and rub it against your shirt. Impress…