Explosion Protection Expert Shares Insights on Dust Vent Sizing Techniques

Chicago, Illinois – Powder & Bulk Solids recently hosted a webinar titled “Dust Explosion Vent Sizing Made Easy: Case Histories and Examples” as part of its DryPro webinar series. Dr. Ashok Ghose Dastidar, an expert in explosion protection, discussed the importance of venting the overpressure from dust explosions in various industrial equipment such as dust … Read more

Ruwac USA: Cutting-Edge Dust Collection & Tubing Systems Tailored to Your Needs

Bellingham, MA – Ruwac, a company with over 40 years of experience in manufacturing, offers customized dust collection and tubing systems tailored to specific applications. Their team of professional engineers ensures compliance with OSHA and NFPA regulations, creating a safe working environment for employees while effectively collecting materials. Regardless of the application, Ruwac collaborates with … Read more

Dust Explosion in East China’s Jiangsu Province Prompts Investigation and Rescue Operation Conclusion

An explosion rocked the Changzhou area of Jiangsu province in east China at 3:38 a.m. local time, according to the Global Times. Rescue teams have completed their operation at the site of the explosion, and an investigation is now underway to determine the cause of the blast. The explosion is suspected to be a dust … Read more

OSHA Urged to Address Combustible Dust Hazards Beyond Existing Regulations Following Fatal Explosion at WI Mill

A fatal explosion and fire at the Didion Milling dry corn mill in Cambria, Wisconsin, in May 2017 has prompted the Chemical Safety Board (CSB) to renew its call for OSHA to begin rulemaking on a general industry standard for combustible dust. The CSB’s final report on the incident, which resulted in the deaths of … Read more