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Historically, the typical explosion suppression system has included these older technology “static” pressure detectors that require field configuration during system set-up as well as periodic recalibration. However, these types of detectors can be prone to triggering activations due to unexpected process pressure upsets and unforeseen fault conditions. More recent advances have led to the introduction of programmable dynamic “rate of rise” detectors. The use of dynamic explosion detection has substantially reduced false alarms due to process pressure variations. Some of the more advanced dynamic detectors are now available incorporate data capture and a memory buffer, which enables application-specific programming prior to start-up, simulating faulty equipment/components and normal/abnormal process scenarios. A significant benefit of this data capture is the ability to review pressure-time graphs when performing a post-event analysis, to confirm the successful suppression and aid in understanding the timeline as the operations team works to determine the source of the ignition.

Protection Measures Mitigate Industrial Explosion Risk

26 January 2024

Industrial dust explosions pose an ever-present threat within many processing industries worldwide. Such events can have destructive results that can...

Five Reasons Bulk Bag Filling Systems Save Money for Your Business

24 January 2024

Filling stations are essential in manufacturing, as they are crucial in packaging various materials such as powders, food, pharmaceuticals, and...

Mobile Tilt-Down Flexible Screw Conveyor System for Manual Dumping, Bulk Bag Discharging

24 January 2024

A new Tilt-Down Flexible Screw Conveyor System is mounted on a portable base with a multi-purpose hood and an integral...

Quality in The Making – How Premium-Grade Rubber Conveyor Belts Are Made

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Conveyor belts play a crucial role in the large-scale dry bulk handling. The materials they convey can also place extremely...

Multi-Tier Cooling Conveyor System Saves Space and Increases Pet Chew Production Rates

23 January 2024

A pet food manufacturer needed a space-conscious solution that could transport and effectively cool hot pet chews prior to reaching...

Combustible Dust Explosion Risks: 3 Reasons Process Transitions Are Dangerous (and How To Make Them Safer)

23 January 2024

In bulk processing, one of the most significant safety hazards that demands attention is the risk posed by combustible dust...

E-finity® Low Pressure Continuous Dense Phase is Designed for Stability and Reliability

23 January 2024

The E-finity® is a patented continuous dense phase convey system for fragile materials.

New Product Development: Pack-Off Stations

19 January 2024

De Dietrich Process Systems supplies a variety of equipment that is typically used in sequential steps during the manufacture of...

LKAB Minerals Convey Wet, Abrasive Mica Pneumatically

19 January 2024

LKAB Minerals, Ltd. have processed mica (also known as common mica or muscovite) at their Derby location since the 1950s....

FormPak is Redefining Packaging Excellence

19 January 2024

Revolutionize your company's packaging operations with FormPak Inc., and our line of automated fill/release/eject/accumulate/densify/pallet and slip sheet fed units. The...