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BioMass Engineering and Equipment

Need to vent? Talk to an expert

Biomass Engineering & Equipment's Joel E. Dulin shares practical advice on conveyor explosion venting.


Catching lightning in a bottle

David Murray with the Gorman Group shares ways to prevent combustible dust complacency in the face of competing risk priorities.


The importance of blast zones

The VETS Group's Francis Petit and Erin Rayner outline strategies for creating a clear and efficient pathway for fire and possible subsequent deflagration to exit a building in the safest, most direct path possible.
 
 
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Deciphering the dust hazards analysis

Jeramy Slaunwhite, a senior explosion safety engineer with Rembe explains the what, why, when, where and how of dust hazards analysis in facilities that deal with combustible particulate. » Read on to find out!
 
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Lessons from the past: the Murray Grain Elevator explosion

Rose Keefe with DustEx Research shares the story of the Murray Grain Elevator explosion. “… the events that led up to the disaster continue to replicate themselves today, and not just in the grain handling industry. Every year several people are injured and even killed in explosions at sawmills, pellet production plants, and woodworking facilities, and if lessons aren't learned, more lives and livelihoods are likely to be lost.” » Learn more...
 
 
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Fire prevention strategies in biomass pellet production and use

Fagus GreCon's Tom Burniston shares an overview of field-proven automated fire prevention solutions to help protect people, premises and enable uninterrupted process and production in the wood pellet industry. » Read more...

Top 5 FAQs about a Dust Hazard Analysis

Fike’s Brian Edwards answers some of the most common questions received by their team about dust hazard analysis and what it means for the biomass industry. » Read more...

Protecting the biomass process from fires and explosions

From the archives, Industrial Fire Prevention’s Jeffrey C. Nichols has an exhaustive overview of steps to “keep from blowing up and burning down your wood pelleting operation.” » Read more...
 
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Fagus Gre-Con

Dust Safety Week 2022

Date: July 11 - July 15, 2022
Location: Virtual
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International Woodworking Fair

Date: August 23 - 26, 2022
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
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Great Lakes Logging & Heavy Equipment Expo

Date: September 8 - 10, 2022
Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin
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CIF National Conference & AGM

Date: September 10 - 15, 20222
Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.
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