To help answer this question, NFPA has released NFPA-652 and 654. A combustible dust is defined as a finely divided combustible particulate solid that presents a flash fire or explosion hazard when suspended in air or the process-specific oxidizing medium over a range of concentrations. Basically, what this means is when the dust is in the air and its concentration is enough to cause a flash fire or propagate a deflagration or explosion if exposed to a spark or heat source, then it’s considered combustible.
Why You Need Space Saving Pre-filter Cyclones | Aerodyne
As regulations to minimize dust emissions became more stringent, the reliance on filter media became more prevalent. This means baghouses and cartridge collectors have become the most common dust collectors around.
Mini DHA for Adding Cyclone to Compliant System | Aerodyne
Not only do NFPA regulations require a DHA (Dust Hazard Analysis) to be done on all systems that might have explosive dust, they also require the DHA to be updated every 5 years and whenever the system changes.
How Do I Inspect My Dust Collection System? | Aerodyne
We all know that getting the oil change in our car regularly is important to the car being able to get you around when you need it. However, your dust collector needs regular maintenance too. The dust collector system consists of hoods, ductwork, air-material separators (cyclones, baghouse, cartridge collectors, wet scrubbers, etc.), explosion protection equipment, airlocks, instrumentation, and exhaust fans.
Importance of Keeping Dust Collector Records | Aerodyne
Dust Collector Placement Part 4: Surrounding Areas | Aerodyne
When it is time to add a dust collector to your application, you have to find a place for the dust collector. This isn’t always easy. New facilities are usually designed around the equipment that is being installed. However when a system in an existing facility is modified or installed, you will have limited space to install the dust collector system. There are four factors that you should take into account when finding a place for your dust collector. (Part 4 of 4)
Dust Collector Placement Part 3: Distance from Process | Aerodyne
Dust Collector Placement Part 2: Space Constraints | Aerodyne
When it is time to add a dust collector to your application, you have to find a place for the dust collector. This isn’t always easy. New facilities are usually designed around the equipment that is being installed. However when a system in an existing facility is modified or installed, you will have limited space to install the dust collector system. There are four factors that you should take into account when finding a place for your dust collector. (Part 2 of 4)
Dust Efficiency Clinic Helps Facilities Get into Compliance | Aerodyne
OSHA is issuing citations and fines to companies with unsafe combustible dust hazards, using their general duty clause and NFPA 652: Standard on the Fundamentals of Combustible Dust as a guideline. Any industrial facility that creates dusts or uses powders was mandated by NFPA 652 to complete a Dust Hazard Analysis by September, 2020 to identify the presence of combustible dusts and establish a plan for eliminating or mitigating potential risks associated with these dusts in their facilities. The DHA is essentially the framework around which NFPA 652 is built, and the starting point for getting a facility into compliance with the standard as a whole.
Dust Collector Placement Part 1: Explosive Dust | Aerodyne
When it is time to add a dust collector to your application, you have to find a place for the dust collector. This isn’t always easy. New facilities are usually designed around the equipment that is being installed. However when a system in an existing facility is modified or installed, you will have limited space to install the dust collector system. There are four factors that you should take into account when finding a place for your dust collector. (Part 1 of 4)