Electrostatic Ignition During FIBC Discharging Operations
The danger to plant personnel and the surrounding environment is if the charge is released in the presence of a flammable atmosphere, ignition can occur.
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Explosion Protection & Process Safety
Explosion protection and process safety solutions - safe handling of powders and bulk solids
Powders and bulk solids are handled and processed widely in the chemical, pharmaceutical, food, agriculture, plastic, and other industries. Handling and processing of these dry materials presents unique fire, explosion, and toxicity hazards. Substances which are practically inert in consolidated form can become quite hazardous when converted to powders and granules. This Technology Zone offers an insight into the latest innovations in explosion protection and process safety solutions for dry material processing industries.
Latest developments in Explosion Protection and Process Safety
Cost-Effective and User-Friendly Passive Explosion Protection for the Wood Industry
A specialized manufacturer of Wood Furniture Products based in the North Eastern United States consulted IEP Technologies when installing a new process line that needed protection against the potentially dangerous and costly effects of industrial explosions.
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Best Practice for Grounding of Big Bags in Hazardous Areas Fulfilling Operator Responsibility with Object Detection
Operator responsibility is a key issue in any business. Operators are required to take every reasonable action to protect their employees and the environment.
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Q-Ball E guarantees maximum venting efficiency at a minimum weight
BRILON – As a pioneer in developing systems for flameless explosion venting REMBE GmbH Safety + Control has fundamentally changed the world of explosion protection already in the eighties.
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ATEX Upgrade – New Regulations Valid
The ATEX regulations have been revised and enhanced, and as a consequence the ATEX certification requirements became considerably higher and stricter.
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Background to the Ignition Risks of Electrostatic Charge
Working in dust explosive atmospheres carries the danger of causing an explosion of the dust-air mixture.
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Stuart Morgan (Spray Nozzle Engineering)Stuart Morgan is the Operations and International Sales Director of Spray Nozzle Engineering. With more than 35 years of expertise in the spray drying powder processing, he has introduced high-end technology in spray-dry nozzle designs that address major problems such as hygiene, quality, costs and safety. As the leader of innovation, Stuart has a great experience in the food and beverage industry and works closely with food and pharma processing companies worldwide to provide solutions that improve product quality while preserving hygiene and safety standards. One of Stuart’s expertise is to create cost-effective solutions in the powder processing industry.
Johannes Lottermann (REMBE® GmbH Safety + Control)Dr.-Ing. Johannes Lottermann studied safety engineering before he worked for DMT GmbH & Co. KG, an independent engineering and consulting company. He managed the department of technical fire and explosion safety. In 2010 he started to work at REMBE GmbH Safety + Control and is in his role as Director Explosion Safety responsible for the (inter)national customer base with a focus on consulting and engineering. Johannes Lottermann is a member of numerous expert committees and international professional associations such as the VDI, VDSI and VGB.
How an Ungrounded Vacuum Truck Caused a Fire at a Sump
This case study investigates the causes behind a fire that occurred during a vacuum truck operation.
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Safety Systems You Should Know
This article gives you brief but comprehensive information about the basics of explosion safety and the available protective systems for this purpose.
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Bunting Metal Detectors Offer Explosion Protection and Process Safety
NEWTON – It is common for equipment in industrial environments to be subjected to harsh conditions, and there are always various risks associated with certain operating conditions. To protect the operators, product, and other equipment in your plant, Bunting equips our metal detectors with a variety of safety features, including an ATEX Explosion Proof Rating.
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Exciting new Product from Greenwood Magnetics Designed for use in ATEX 20 Zones
Greenwood Magnetics is proud to launch an exciting new rotary magnet approved for use in ATEX Zone 20 internal environments.
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