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  • DUST HAZARD ANALYSIS (DHA) METHODOLOGIES
  • Most Frequently Asked Questions about Combustible Dust Testing
  • Most Frequently Asked Questions about Dust Hazard Analysis
  • Testing to Assess Your Chemical Reaction Hazard
  • The Most Frequently Asked Questions About Electrostatic Discharge Ignition Sources
  • The Most Frequently Asked Questions About Hazardous (Electrical) Area Classification
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  • Understanding Combustible Dust Hazards in the Metal Processing Industries
  • Understanding Combustible Dust Testing to Assess Dust Fire And Explosion Hazards
  • Understanding the Factors Influencing the Explosibility of Combustible Dust
  • Understanding Hazardous Area Classifications
  • Understanding Combustible Dust Hazards Associated with 3D Printing c
  • Understanding Combustible Dust Hazards in Wood Processing Facilities
  • Understanding Vent Sizing: The Essential Differences for Deflagration and Runaway Reactions
  • COMBUSTIBLE DUST HOUSEKEEPING PROGRAM IN THE PROCESS INDUSTRIES
  • UNDERSTANDING ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE TESTING
  • Unmasking the Hidden Dangers: Reactive Chemical Hazards in Batch Reactions
  • COMBUSTIBLE DUST HAZARDS IN COAL HANDLING FACILITIES
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18 Mar
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NFPA 660: Complete Guide to Combustible Dust Standards

  • May 8, 2025
  • By author-avatar Frederick Gregory
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Why Was NFPA 660 Created? How NFPA 660 is Organized? Navigating NFPA 660 How to Ensure Compliance with NFPA...

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01 May
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Seven Steps to Complete a Dust Hazard Analysis

  • May 7, 2025
  • By author-avatar Frederick Gregory
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Combustible Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA): A Step-by-Step Guide to Ensuring Safety Step 1: Gather Essential Documentation Step 2: Conduct Field Verification Step 3:...

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24 Apr
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Join Us at the LATAM Combustible Dust Technology & Solutions Conference (Virtual)!

  • May 7, 2025
  • By author-avatar Frederick Gregory
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Learn About Combustible Dust Safety at Our FREE Online Latin American Conference! Connect with fellow professionals at the Latin American Combustible...

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10 Apr
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The Silent Threat: Unmasking Thermal Instability

  • May 6, 2025
  • By author-avatar Frederick Gregory
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The Silent Threat: Unmasking Thermal Instability in Powders to Prevent Drying Disasters Why is Drying a High-Risk Operation? The Insidious...

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02 Apr
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Mark Your Calendars! Prime Process Safety Center to Present at Spring 25 + 21 GCPS in Dallas

  • April 10, 2025
  • By author-avatar Frederick Gregory
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Mark Your Calendars! Prime Process Safety Center to Present at Spring 25 + 21 GCPS in Dallas Why is this...

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23 Aug
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UNDERSTANDING ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE TESTING

  • August 23, 2024
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Electrostatic testing is a critical process in various industries, particularly those dealing with flammable materials, powders, gases, or sensitive electronic...

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23 Aug
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Unmasking the Hidden Dangers: Reactive Chemical Hazards in Batch Reactions

  • August 23, 2024
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In the world of chemical manufacturing, batch reactions are a cornerstone of production. They offer flexibility, control, and the ability...

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23 Aug
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COMBUSTIBLE DUST HAZARDS IN COAL HANDLING FACILITIES

  • August 23, 2024
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Coal handling facilities, including coal mines, processing plants, and power generation facilities, play a crucial role in the energy sector...

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24 Jul
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Understanding Vent Sizing: The Essential Differences for Deflagration and Runaway Reactions

  • July 24, 2024
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Introduction Chemical processes in industrial settings come with inherent risks, particularly when dealing with reactive chemicals. Among the critical safety measures...

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24 Jul
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COMBUSTIBLE DUST HOUSEKEEPING PROGRAM IN THE PROCESS INDUSTRIES

  • July 24, 2024
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BACKGROUND OF HOUSEKEEPING Maintaining good housekeeping in facilities handling or processing combustible dust is crucial. Over the past 30 years, investigations...

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09 Jul
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Understanding Hazardous Area Classifications

  • July 10, 2024
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Introduction A Hazardous Area Classification (HAC) study is an essential analysis aimed at reducing the chances of igniting flammable materials. This...

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09 Jul
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Understanding Combustible Dust Hazards Associated with 3D Printing c

  • July 9, 2024
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Introduction The 3D printing industry, also known as additive manufacturing, has significantly impacted various sectors, including aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and...

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  • Consulting Services
    • Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA) & Combustible Dust Testing
    • Ignition Sources Assessment
    • Electrostatic Hazard Assessment
    • Hazardous Area Classification
    • Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)
      • Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP)
      • Layer of protection analysis (LOPA)
      • Facilitation and Scribing Personnel
      • What-If and Checklist Reviews
      • Hazard Identification Reviews
      • Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
      • Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
      • Bow-Tie Analysis
      • Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA)
      • Consequence Modeling In Chemical Industries
    • Fire and Explosion Hazard Analysis
    • Explosion Prevention and Protection Consulting Services
    • Fire and Building Code Services
    • Process Safety Management (PSM)
    • Process Safety Management (PSM) Gap Analysis
    • Process Safety Management Compliance Review and Audit
    • Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA)
    • Preliminary Hazard Asessment
    • Incident investigation
    • Expert Witness and Litigation
    • Facility Sitting in Chemical Industry
    • Organizational Competency in Process Safety
  • Testing Services
    • Dust Explosion/Fire Testing
      • Go/No-Go Explosibility Screening
      • Burning Rate Test / Dust Combustibility Testing
      • Dangerous When Wet Test
      • Dust Explosion Severity (Kst/Pmax/dP/dt)
      • Minimum Explosible Concentration (MEC) Testing
      • Limiting Oxygen Concentration (LOC) Test
      • Minimum Ignition Energy (MIE) Testing
      • Minimum Autoignition Temperature-Cloud (MAIT – Cloud)
      • Layer Ignition Temperature of Dust (LIT)
      • Particle Sieve Analysis
      • Moisture Content Analysis
      • Cryogenic Grinding
    • Electrostatics Testing Services
      • Volume Resistivity
      • Surface Resistivity
      • Charge Decay (Relaxation) Time
      • Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Testing
      • Breakdown Voltage
      • Liquid Conductivity
      • Flexible Intermediate Bulk Containers (FIBC)
      • Electrostatic Chargeability Testing
    • Self-Heating / Thermal Instability Testing
      • Basket Self-Heating
      • Grewer Oven Test
      • Air Over layer/Powder Layer Test
      • Bulk Powder Test
      • Aerated Powder Test
    • Gas & Vapor Flammability Testing
      • Flash Point
      • Flammability Limits (LFL/UFL)
      • Autoignition Temperature (AIT)
      • Limiting Oxygen Concentration (LOC)
      • Explosion Severity (Pmax and Kg)
    • UN / DOT Testing & Classification
      • Oxidizing Solids – Un Test N.1
      • Self-Heating Solids – Un Test N.4
      • Readily Combustible Solids or Flammability of Solids (Burning Rate) – Un Test N.1
      • Flammable Liquid (Flashpoint, fire point) UN Class 3
    • Reactive Chemical Testing
      • Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC)
      • Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA)
      • Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)
      • Accelerating Rate Calorimeter (ARC)
      • Reaction Calorimetry
      • Vent Sizing Package (VSP)
    • Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Creation
      • Flammability Limits
      • Boiling Point
      • Melting Point
      • Vapor Pressure
      • pH
      • Relative Density
      • Apparent Bulk Density
      • Dust Explosibility (Kst, MEC, MIE, etc.)
    • Testing Capabilities
  • Reactive Chemical Services
    • Reactive Chemical Testing Services
      • Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC)
      • Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA)
      • Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)
      • Accelerating Rate Calorimeter (ARC)
      • Reaction Calorimetry
      • Vent Sizing Package (VSP)
    • Chemical Reaction Hazard Assessment
    • Calorimetric Studies
    • Chemical Compatibility Studies
    • Chemical Instability
    • Chemical Kinetics Evaluation
    • Process Dynamic Simulation
    • Self-Heating Evaluation and Analysis
    • Emergency Relief System Design
    • DIERS Technology for Two-Phase Relief System Design
    • Emergency Relief Effluent Handling System Design
  • Training
    • Private or In house Training
    • Process Safety Webinars
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      • Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) training
      • Flammable and Combustible Liquid Hazard training
      • Hazardous Area Classification Training
      • Leadership Development in Process Safety Training
      • Process Safety Training
      • Reactive Chemical Training
      • Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) Training
      • Relief System Design Training
      • Process Safety Mentoring and Support Programs Training
      • Process Safety Competency Development Training
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