Safety 2013 Proceedings

656 Design Facilities to Prevent Deflagrations (B-I)

Instructor: Brian Kingsley, Chilworth Technology, Inc., Princeton, NJ

Description: Vapor/air, gas/air and dust/air deflagrations continue to take a serious toll in the chemical process industries. This presentation will discuss: how to assess the flammability hazards associated with gas, vapor, mist and dust atmospheres; applicable codes and standards for deflagration risk management; and how to apply a Basis of Safety to effectively manage the risk.

Level: B I