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A Methodology to Guide Industrial Explosion Safety System Design - Part 2
Impact of Changes in Explosion Protection System Design As we can see from Table 3, the Bag Filter is at greatest risk. This can be attributed to the proximity of Pred (3,3) to Ps(3) and the connection with the Cyclone and Storage Hopper
A Methodology to Guide Industrial Explosion Safety System Design - Part 1
Process plant owners/operators have an obligation to assess and ascribe the residual risk of an unmitigated explosion occurrence under the ATEX Directives, and in doing so are making a key decision on the acceptability of that residual risk. All safety systems have a residual risk that they fail to achieve their mission, whether it be via hardware failures, personnel errors, errors in the theoretical and design assumptions, or inadequacies in the quantification of the prevailing hazard.
Industrial explosions present serious risk to any wood- or cellulose-processing facility, such as a biomass plant, that handles combustible dusts and vapors.
In order to reduce the risk of explosion, elimination of one or more of the components of the ignition triangle is necessary. There are three basic methods of protection - explosion containment, segregation and prevention.
FIRES IN INDUSTRIAL AND MANUFACTURING PROPERTIES - PART 5
FIRES IN INDUSTRIAL AND MANUFACTURING PROPERTIES - PART 4
FIRES IN INDUSTRIAL AND MANUFACTURING PROPERTIES - PART 3
NFPA has many resources available covering safety in industrial and manufacturing properties
FIRES IN INDUSTRIAL AND MANUFACTURING PROPERTIES - PART 2
Electrical distribution and lighting equipment (24%), heating equipment (16%), and intentional fires (9%) were the leading causes of structure fires in industrial properties from 2011 to 2015.
Fires in Industrial and Manufacturing Properties - part 1
During 2011-2015, there were an estimated 37,910 fires at industrial or manufacturing properties (including utility, defense, agriculture, and mining) reported to U.S. fire departments each year, with associated annual losses of 16 civilian deaths, 273 civilian injuries, and $1.2 billion in direct property damage. The vast majority of these fires (71%) occurred in outside or unclassified locations, with another 20% taking place in structures and 9% of the fires in vehicles. The 20% of fires taking place in structures accounted for the largest shares of losses in all categories – 49% of civilian deaths, 80% of civilian injuries, and 67% of direct property damage. Almost two-thirds (65%) of the combined industrial or manufacturing facility structure fires occurred specifically in manufacturing properties (as opposed to utility, industrial, defense, agriculture, and mining properties).
Harmonics - part 2
Some Definitions to start with:– From the Enchanting world of MUSIC:- An overtone accompanying a fundamental tone at a fixed interval, produced by vibration of a string, column of air, etc. in an exact fraction of its length.
The danger of dust: How small particles can cause big problems
MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) - Statistically speaking, Kyle Flicker should not be alive. In February of last year, he arrived at Hennepin County Medical Center in the back of an ambulance. He had third-degree burns over 75 percent of his body--the worst kind of burns, searing through all three layers of skin.
Harmonics - part 1
First lists of references of harmonised standards on personal protective equipment and cableway installations published
The first list of references of harmonised standards in support of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on personal protective equipment was published in the Official Journal (OJ) of the European Union C 113 of 27 March 2018 (172 references) together with the updated list of references of harmonised standards in support of Directive 89/686/EEC on personal protective equipment (10 new references).
GROUPS – A multidimensional concept
GROUPS Any flammable gas or dust in mixture with air, forms an IGNITABLE EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE and if present in sufficient quantities, in an area, creates an EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE and make that area HAZARDOUS.
Triangles, Squares and Pentagons – The Anatomy of a Combustible Dust Hazard
What Are The Requirements for a Combustible Dust Hazard? Well this depends on which hazard you are talking about. Handling, manufacturing, or transporting combustible dust can lead to fires, flash-fires, and explosions, to name a few.
Equipment protection by special protection ‘s’
IEC 60079-33 ‘s self-introduction is as follows:-
EXPLOSION HAZARDS AND PROTECTION IN THE USE OF INTERMEDIATE BULK CONTAINERS (PART III)
RIGID IBC Venting In some applications, IBC may be designed to withstand the maximum explosion pressure generated by a dust explosion. These vessels would be designated as pressure resistant vessels or pressure shock resistant vessels, but the cost is high and IBC of this strength are not common. Most rigid IBC are classed as weak vessels with, typically, a metal wall thickness of 2–3 mm with a maximum strength in the order of 0.3–0.4 bar.
EXPLOSION HAZARDS AND PROTECTION IN THE USE OF INTERMEDIATE BULK CONTAINERS (part II)
IGNITION SOURCES - ELECTROSTATIC IGNITION SOURCES. General charging (rigid and flexible FIBC)Electrostatic charging is a normal occurrence in most powder handling processes and thisis of prime importance during filling and emptying operations. Charge accumulationscould occur on equipment, including drums and containers, and on bulk materials that are insulating.
ATEX database
Have you ever been in a situation where you are looking for one Ex competent consultant, engineer or even technician in one country, where your project shall be realized or assessed? Answer might be yes or no.
EXPLOSION HAZARDS AND PROTECTION IN THE USE OF INTERMEDIATE BULK CONTAINERS (part 1)
Intermediate bulk containers (IBC) in the form of rigid intermediate bulk containers (RIBC) and flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBC) are increasingly being used for the storage and transport of powders, flakes and granular materials.
Do not underestimate danger of explosion; Even dust can destroy equipment and kill!
Summary Explosions never happen at random, they have their exact laws. And sometimes they need very little – high dust concentration, turbulence and ignition source, often spontaneous combustion. If these conditions are met, explosions always follow. It needs to be mentioned that all organic substances are explosive, for example starch, flour, dried milk, sugar, cocoa, pharmaceuticals, textiles, wood and coal dust and others.
Explosive atmospheres – Equipment protection by special protection ‘s’
New 'Ex' Certification Specification for Assemblies
If you are procuring or building skids, rigs and assemblies that are a collection of Ex certified parts with other potential ignition sources (such as non-electrical sources including materials of construction, RF, friction etc) ensure your specification/certification includes IEC TS 60079-46…it is the specification for Assemblies and should not be overlooked.
The following short update is written to provide clarification on the requirement to seal cable ducts in hazardous area locations according to the ATEX Directive – ATEX is a EU applicable directive to protect and ensure worker and workplace safety for equipment to be installed in potentially explosive atmospheres.
PNEUMATICS AND POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES: EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2014/34/UE (ATEX)
As from 1st July 2003, all products marketed in the European Union and intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres must be approved in compliance with European Directive 2014/34/UE, also known as ATEX. This new directive also applies to non-electrical components, such as pneumatic controls, for which approval is mandatory.
Q: Some of our workers want to wear metal eye glass frames with side shields for doing electrical work. Is this allowed by OSHA or NFPA 70E? A: (We wanted to play the Guess Who’s “These Eyes” for while you were reading our response, but our copyright department nixed it!)
New Ex Non-Electrical Standards published
Internationally accepted standards ISO 80079-36:2016 and ISO 80079-37:2016 have now been published and will replace the EN 13463 series of standards, after years of preparation by the International Standards Committee SC31M.
HOW CAN FUNCTIONAL SAFETY HELP ME?
Machines and safety systems are becoming more and more complex, with software and various electronic control systems. And with high profile accidents leading to expensive litigation, many end-user companies are being required by their regulators to specify functional safety in their systems to provide an adequate level of safety assurance against process/machine hazards.
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Floating Roof Tank Fires are Common - There are some 15 to 20 known Floating Roof Tank (FRT) fires per year. Floating Roof Tanks are especially vulnerable to the direct and indirect effects of lightning. A direct or a nearby lightning strike can cause electrical current to flow across the tank shell and roof. When these lightning currents arc across the roof/shell interface, they can ignite any flammable vapours present with devastating effect.
Hazardous Area Classifications: What You Need to Know
During the evening of February 7th, 2008, a series of explosions at the Imperial Sugar manufacturing facility in Port Wentworth, Georgia, just outside of Savannah, resulted in the deaths of fourteen workers and numerous injuries.
How to create an explosion proof forklift
Safety Company Pyroban has issued an infographic aimed at all forklift OEMs and dealers to simplify the mystery that surrounds explosion proof forklifts.
What plant is suitable for Risk-Based Inspection?
By prioritising inspection regimes according to the degree of risk, Mike Brown of British Engineering Services explains how inspection intervals can often be extended, safety improved and cost/profit benefits realised.
The Most Versatile Ex Component
The most versatile component used in electrical equipment in Hazardous Areas is the ENCLOSURE.
Is certification of LED luminaires causing higher risks on Ex Areas?
The potential risks of high-powered LED luminaires have been known for years. Those risks continue to grow as LED technology improves with more power output. It is equally clear that the interpretation of the standards meant to ensure the safety of these luminaires has been anything but consistent. Fortunately, change is in the air.
Neues Auftragsverfahren für industrielle Polierverfahren - Höhere Produktivität und bessere Oberflächenqualitäten
Emulsion und Festpaste haben im Polierverfahren spezifi-sche Vorteile. Diese werden in einem neuen Auftragsverfah-ren (MELT – Menzerna Liquefaction Technology) kombi-niert. Feste Polierpasten werden dabei aufgeschmolzen. Dies ermöglicht die Nutzung über lange Distanzen und ohne manuellen Eingriff. Dadurch eröffnen sich für Festpasten neue Anwendungsbereiche. Feste Polierpasten bieten zu-dem bessere Oberflächenqualitäten als Emulsionen.
Safety products: SGS helps companies understand current 'Ex' marking
‘Ex’ Marking can be complex. Consensus exists for how to express most of the marking for equipment that falls within the scope of IEC 60079-0 or ISO 80079-36, but it has not been reached for the hazardous area code, or marking string.
Although many readers may be familiar with the term “Harmonised Standard”, it is a sometimes a concern how little understanding there is of the significance of the harmonisation process. Whether you are a manufacturer anywhere in the world, or a purchaser, an installer or a user of ATEX Equipment in Europe, it is important to understand what harmonisation means to you.
Wirtschaftlichkeit beim Stahl polieren erhöhen
Die Polierpaste und ihr Einfluss auf die Temperatur wirken sich maßgeblich auf die Wirtschaftlichkeit des Polierverfahrens aus. Beim Polieren von Messerklingen aus Edelstahl überhitzten bei der Johannes Giesser Messerfabrik GmbH, Winnenden die Werkstücke, was zur Rauchentwicklung führte. Um einen Brand zu verhindern, musste der Anpressdruck der Polierringe reduziert werden, was Qualitätsprobleme und längeren Bearbeitungszeiten zur Folge hatte. Durch die Erhebung von Prozessdaten im Technikumsver-such konnte Menzerna die Ursache der Überhitzung identifizieren und eine wirtschaftlich und qualitativ optimale Kombination aus Po-lierpaste und Polierwerkzeug finden.
Can Food Explode? – Explosion Protection for Muesli Bars
When eating a muesli bar, one doesn’t normally think of explosions – And yet, the f&b industry is full of explosion hazards. Reason enough for foods giant Nestlé to consider an up-to-date explosion prevention solution. The result is both safe and tasty...
Flash-Point & Auto-Ignition Temperature
Hazardex 2017 Conference - An overview of the IECEx System for 2017
During the 20 years of its existence, the IECEx system has become an increasingly important element in the international trade of products and services for hazardous areas. At the beginning of that period almost every country has had its own regulations - doing business internationally meant an endless repetition of the same tests and bureaucratic procedures to gain different national certificates.
The advantages of RFID technology in hazardous areas
Emerging from a period of high growth and rapid expansion into an era of oversupply, the oil and gas industry must be innovative and reduce costs by implementing new technological advances. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is one of these, says René Larsen of SafeEx, and use of this technology can improve performance and control costs.
Ex related standards - Publication of titles and references of harmonised standards under Union harmonisation legislation
Addressing operator competency
The first step in solving any problem is admitting that you have one. People are the process industry’s greatest asset, but they can also be the weakest link without the support they need. Problems with operator competency impact process performance and can pose serious safety consequences. Weaknesses can only be addressed if they are first identified.
Die Anforderungen an den Explosionsschutz nicht-elektrischer Komponenten wurden erst mit der Atex-Richtlinie einheitlich definiert. In der Praxis herrscht bei Anlagenbetreibern und Herstellern mechanischer Komponenten bis heute Unklarheit darüber, wie beispielsweise mit Vorgaben in Bedienungsanleitungen hinsichtlich es Explosionsschutzes umzugehen ist.
The one subject guaranteed to get everyone hot under the collar is the subject of the marking of Ex Equipment. There is not much disagreement about the need to identify the equipment type, its operational parameters and its manufacturer, but everyone seems to have an opinion on how the hazardous area code should be expressed.
ATEX and how this applies to power supplies
The acronym ATEX, derived from the French phrase "ATmosphere EXplosible”, was initially introduced in the European Union to facilitate the free movement of goods and services of equipment used in hazardous environments.The resulting ATEX Directive removed the need to test and document a product for each EU country by harmonising the way different hazardous explosive environments are classified across all industries.
Equipment Protection Level : Made Easy
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Risk Reduction, as explained in EN 1127
EXPLOSION PROTECTION - INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT IN HAZARDOUS AREAS
This chapter provides basic information on the installation and operation of electrical systems in Ex areas.
The emerging “Inspection Business” and the rising cost to End Users (keynote)
Inspection of Ex installations is an important part of Ex Compliance. Today all electrical, but non-electrical installations shall be part of the daily(?) inspection work.
EXPLOSION PROTECTION - TECHNICAL PRINCIPLES
As Ex areas are not equally hazardous, equipment is subject to different requirements. Techical principles chapter provides more information about zone classification, equipment categories, the equipment protection level (EPL), different equipment groups, ignition temperature and temperature classes. You can find out about the various protection types and familiarise yourself with marking principles.
Explosion Protection - Legal bases
The requirements of electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres are multifarious: national and international regulations, directives and standards must be observed and ensure maximum safety. The following chapter summarises the main legal requirements and recommendations worldwide, in the European Union and in North America to provide the reader with an overview.
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Explosion Protection - Physical principles and definitions
Explosion protection is a key area of safety engineering. So it is essential to understand the fundamental principles of an explosion and its causation factors. This article familiarises readers with the main principles and terms in the field of explosion protection.
Ignition Sources in Hazardous Areas
Electrostatics & Hazardous Areas
Static Electricity has been known since antiquity (approx.. 2500 years) but its impact on humankind was not significant enough to generate the interest of the inquisitive minds for its study.
Identification of your assets in possible hazardous areas
Identification is mandatory. All Directives, Schemes, related standards define the necessity of lifetime tracking... How can you do this if you have 100 pcs of same light fitting installed on one place... How do you follow up, if they are brought to the maintenance workshop, and which comes back to original place. You may need a tool here.
Temperature classification and overcurrent protection requirements of electrical cables in explosive atmospheres
The article presents an explanation of surface temperature requirements for the electrical cables located in explosive atmospheres. The article is intended for persons with basic knowledge in the field of explosion protection as well as for persons willing to extend their knowledge in that field.
When new directives hit the fan
EN 14986:2017 entitled “Design of fans working in potentially explosive atmospheres” was issued in January. Although not greatly different in principle from the 2007 edition, there are enough changes to mean that most fans will have to be reassessed against the new standard before the 2007 edition loses harmonisation status.
Into the world of IEC 60079-14
IEC 60079-14 is one of the most important International Standard, specifying the requirements for the Design,the Selection & The Physical Set-up,and the Initial Inspection of Electrical Installation in or associated with Explosive Atmospheres. Let us walk-through the informative world of IEC 60079-14.
A safety shop is an interesting place,to visit,meet the ExPERTS and shop. Specially the ones which have the complete range of Ex Safety merchandise.You can easily recognize & spot these exclusive safety shops by the clear display of the following safety-sign.
Hazardex 2017 Conference
With the publication of ISO 80079-36 and -37 at the end of 2015 and of the EN versions in 2016, manufacturers of non-electrical equipment can now get an IECEx international certificate at the same time as they update their ATEX documentation to take account of the imminent de-harmonisation of the related EN 13463 series of standards. Manufacturers must start taking action within the next two years.
The reason the ‘Ex’ Mark is in a Hexagon is the representation of the six original Member states of the EU joining together to have a common ’standard’ for explosion protection. Now the UK is leaving the EU, what effect will that have on ‘Ex’, ATEX and CE?
self learning approach in terms of HAC
HAC - hazardous area compliance
The number of company directors who have been prosecuted for health and safety offences has trebled in a year, according to research from a law firm.
When specifying explosion-proof (Ex d) enclosures to house electrical apparatus for use in explosive atmospheres, engineers need to understand the implications of modifying the enclosure as part of the certified equipment prior to and after installation
Oil and Gas Accidents (interesting article)
Oil and Gas workers are subject to some of the most hazardous industrial conditions in the US. Serious injuries and fatalities occur too often from an oil accident or gas accident. Oil and gas attorneys ensure that gas and oil companies are held accountable for oil drilling accidents and oil field accidents.
The new / old (existing) EN 1127-1:2011 standard; influences and application
Applying a new standard to a process is, in many cases, an exercise of ‘once and done’, but not with EN1127-1:2011. In this article, we take a look at the key changes in the Standard and the contributing factors that influence its application including protective systems and the application of functional safety.
The following points are relevant: Absolutely nothing will change in the short term.
Shedding light on LED luminaires
IECEx held both technical and organisational meetings in South Africa at the start of September. In his article published in the October edition of HazardEx, the IECEx Management Committee chairman, Thorsten Arnhold, covered a number of the organisational issues that were discussed. So I will deal with one of the technical issues that generated a lot of discussion.
1 Ex question, 1 Ex answer
Ex question An explosion incident occurs at a premises, apparently due to a faulty piece of electrical equipment installed in a hazardous location. A formal investigation ensues. What types of things will the investigators want to check regarding hazardous area documentation?
Explosion-proof work: the new ATEX rules
Changes in the field of explosion-proof work. Not only the new ATEX 114 Directive 2014/34 / EU is in force. Also some new standards have been delivered for non-electrical equipments.
FIBC vs ATEX
Explosive atmospheres in the workplace can be caused by flammable gases, mists or vapours or by combustible dusts. If there is enough of the substance, mixed with air, then it only requires a source of ignition to cause an explosion and explosions can cause serious damage, injury and loss of life. Preventing the release of dangerous substances, which can result in an explosive atmosphere, and preventing the sources of ignition are both ways of reducing the risk.
ATEX vs PPE
The equipment covered by the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Directive 89/686/EEC is specifically excluded from Directive 2014/34/EU. However...
what is eHAZOP?
eHAZOP is the application of a series of technical examinations and audits to assess hazard potential to personnel and plan of mistaken operation of a system or malfunction of individual components and consequential effects including operator error.
ATEX vs PED
do both directives cover the same equipment?
THE EU REFERENDUM AND YOUR ATEX CERTIFICATION
You will be aware that, in the recent referendum, the UK has voted to prepare to leave the European Union. Some have asked if this will affect the way that a NB operates and if it will affect the validity of ATEX certification.
Can be used an electric cigarette in hazardous areas?
The electric cigarette looks often like a normal cigarette and consists of several components: batteries, cartridges, vaporizers and mouthpiece. Due to the presence of electrical components must be understood that the electrical cigarette can comprise effective sources of ignition. So this does not become ignition source in the presence of hazardous atmosphere, analogous to electrical equipment must take all effective sources of ignition are excluded.
Foreword These Guidelines are professional ones, they complete or precise those published by the European Commission in July 2005. Their aim is to fix common interpretations within the European Valve Industry for issues that have still not yet been clarified. These points are detailed in Part B of this document, Part A being a reminder of the general ATEX concepts.
Threadbare certificates for tablets and smartphones were on the Expert Forum in June a subject of discussion.
SAFETY CHECK (Ex)
Industrial accidents in any environment can be tragic. But when these accidents happen in hazardous locations — those where explosive elements like flammable gas or vapour, liquid and dust are present — the results can be catastrophic, and may result in personal injury or property damages, including environmental damage.
Hand Tools - Non-sparking tools
What tools we may use in any hazardous environment?
the new ATEX Directive is on the board - is the old certificate out of validity?
since 20 April 2016 we do have the new ATEX certificate (2014/34/EU) on the board. shall we recertify the already certified products acc to the new Directive or not?
use of tools in Ex zones
what about mechanically generated sparks acc to EN 1127-1:2011?
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