Currently, these procedures exist only in booklet form, requiring manual entry of data to determine the results. These indices will insure that design decisions are not made at the expense of process safety. Currently, the implementation of the Dow Fire and Explosion Index as a stand alone module is essentially complete. This includes the interactive environment, the database, and help support system. Work will begin soon on the development of the Dow Chemical Exposure Index.
Work is a few months ahead of schedule.