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Consulting
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Five Common Myths About Electrostatic Ignition Hazards in Process Industries
Why static electricity requires more than bonding and grounding Static electricity is one of the recognized ignition sources capable of initiating fires and explosions in industrial facilities. Yet electrostatic ignition hazards are frequently misunderstood. A bonding cable may be installed and the hazard considered solved. A high laboratory-measured minimum ignition energy may be interpreted as evidence that…
11 min read
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Ten Common Dust Hazard Analysis Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
A Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA) should help a facility understand where combustible dust can cause a fire, flash fire, or explosion, determine whether existing safeguards are adequate, and identify the actions needed to reduce risk. Its value depends on how well the analysis reflects the materials, equipment, and work practices at the site. Common DHA mistakes include…
9 min read
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How to Prevent Flash Fires, Pool Fires, Jet Fires & Vapor Cloud Explosions
Learn how flammable liquid and gas fire/explosion hazards are analyzed, including releases, LFL/UFL, ventilation, ignition, flash fires, pool fires and vapor cloud explosions.
19 min read
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ATEX vs. IECEx Hazardous Area Classification
Understand ATEX vs IECEx hazardous area classification, Zones 0/1/2 and 20/21/22, gas and dust groups, ventilation, EPLs, and Ex equipment selection.
11 min read
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How to Prevent Dust Explosions and Meet NFPA 660 Requirements
Learn how combustible dust explosions occur, what NFPA 660 requires, when a Dust Hazard Analysis is needed, and which dust tests help protect your facility.
10 min read