The Need for Combustible Dust Testing and Its Implications on Dust Hazard Analysis
Date: Friday, May 9th, 2025
Time: TBD
Speaker: Emmanuel Addai, Ph.D., MBA, CCPSC, CSP, CFEI, CEO of Prime Process Safety Center
Do you truly understand the unique explosion and fire risks associated with the dust in your facility? Combustible dust testing is the critical first step in understanding and mitigating these dangers.
Dr. Emmanuel Addai, a leading expert in process safety, will delve into the essential role of combustible dust testing and its direct impact on conducting a thorough and effective Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA).
During this webinar, you will learn about
Why combustible dust testing is not just recommended but required by NFPA 652 (Chapter 5).
The key explosibility properties that need to be tested include
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- Minimum Ignition Energy (MIE)
- Minimum Ignition Temperature (MIT)
- Layer Ignition Temperature (LIT)
- Minimum Explosible Concentration (MEC)
- Deflagration Index ()
- Maximum Explosion Pressure ()
- How the results of these tests directly inform your DHA, helping you to:
- Identify potential ignition sources.
- Assess dust accumulation areas.
- Determine the necessary control measures.
- The crucial link between accurate testing data and the prevention of catastrophic incidents.
Ensure you have the foundational knowledge to conduct a robust DHA. Join Dr. Addai on May 9th to understand the vital importance of combustible dust testing.
Protect your people, your property, and your business. Invest in knowledge and join us for these two essential webinars on combustible dust safety. We look forward to seeing you there!
