Dust Flammability In this second part in our Series on Explosions and Flammability we will discuss Dust Flammability. The dust pentagon below shows that there are five (5) elements necessary for a dust deflagration to occur. Dust Flammability Pentagon Combustible dust Oxidant Ignition source Dispersion of dust Confinement of dust Although … [Read more...]
Hydrocarbon Gas Flammability – Part 1 of 3 in a Series on Explosions
Introduction to Hydrocarbon Gas Flammability Today in Part 1 we will introduce important concepts in hydrocarbon gas flammability. For a fire or deflagration to occur, three things must be present: oxygen (above the minimum oxygen of combustion), an ignition source, and hydrocarbons (in concentrations between the Upper Flammability Limit and Lower Flammability Limit). The … [Read more...]
Groundbreaking Fluorocarbon Chemical Conversion Technology Advances Under Montreal Protocol
Pressure Relief Valves and Flares for the Process Industries
1 Introduction Overpressure is caused by the accumulation of material or energy within a process system that exceeds the design conditions of the equipment. Relief of this overpressure in a plant is an ASME Code requirement and is necessary for loss minimization, energy conservation, and the protection of operating personnel, the public, the environment, and other nearby … [Read more...]