Flameless vent technology is not new to our industry. It has been successfully applied when a process vessel (example is a dust collector) is located inside a facility or where explosion vents or panels cannot be used safely or compliant to NFPA Standards. The...
Changes and updates are everyday occurrences as processes, Standards, and Codes evolve as our usage experiences dictate necessary changes. This can be seen with most everyday items, like a cellphone or a computer, and similarly, NFPA 654 has adapted with new 2020...
“Isolation at a hopper outlet is an important part of a complete explosion protection system.” The National Fire Protection Association Standard 69 “Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems” details the need for isolation at the hopper outlet to prevent secondary...
Donaldson recently issued an update to their pleated bag brochure. It provides additional details and updates to their pleated bag products. Donaldson has always been on the forefront of filter element and filter media development and continues that trend with the new...
“Explosion Isolation per NFPA 69 is required at Hopper Outlet!” When addressing an explosion issue in a dust collector, vacuum filtration unit or pneumatic conveying system, using chemical suppression or venting, we also need to provide isolation should a...
Explosion Vents and the references for their safe installation and evaluation have been around since 1945, with updates from National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) 68, “Standard on Explosion Protection by Deflagration Venting”, issued 1954, 1974, 1994, 2002,...
