A wide range of laboratory tests are available to determine the ignition sensitivity and explosion severity of the material and quantify the risk associated with the process. This helps determine the necessary precautions to take to prevent a dust explosion.

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Our consultant engineers provide independent consulting advice on explosion prevention and impartial guidance on choice and design of explosion protection systems (relief venting, containment, suppression, use of inert gas, isolation techniques, etc.)

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Dust Explosion Tests

Kst and Pmax Values -Measure of explosion severity. Used in relief vent sizing and design of explosion suppression and containment systems.

Limiting Oxygen Concentration (LOC) - Measure of the oxygen concentration below which an explosion will not occur. Used in designing inerting systems.

Minimum Ignition Energy - Measure of sensitivity to ignition by electrostatic discharge

Minimum Ignition Temperature - Measure of sensitivity to ignition by hot surfaces, friction sparks, and electrical equipment

Resisitivity, Conductivity, and Chargeability - Measure of ignition risks