(formerly Understanding and Preventing Combustible Dust Explosions) Course Description This 2-day course provides fundamental information on combustible dust explosions as encountered in the chemical, pharmaceutical, plastics, energy, and related industries. Primary emphasis is on the cause, course, and consequence of such explosions. Students will gain the knowledge necessary for the identification of explosion hazards, implementation of common prevention and mitigation options, and awareness of when to seek additional assistance. Significant emphasis is placed upon the guidance provided by industry consensus standards, such as those issued by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Plant managers, supervisors, engineers, and consultants working with hazardous dust processes or designing new or modified facilities should consider attending. Accreditation: 1.2 CEUs, 1.2 COCs, 2.0 CM, ABIH approva l#10-247 For more information on this course, contact Customer Service at 1-800-769-1199.     Course Highlights Introduction Dust Explosion Fundamentals NFPA 654 Dust Explosion Prevention Practices The Critical Importance of Housekeeping Ignition Sources Other Relevant NFPA Standards   Course Outline Introduction Examples of dust explosions and their causes Dust Explosion Fundamentals Definitions Dust explosion pentagon Kst and Pmax values for typical dusts Dust concentration Particle size Ignition energies Hybrid mixtures NFPA 654 Dust Explosion Prevention Practices Chapter 6 - Facility and Systems Design Chapter 7 - Process Equipment Chapter 8 - Fugitive Dust Control and Housekeeping Chapter 9 - Ignition Sources Chapter 10 - Fire Protection The Critical Importance of Housekeeping Housekeeping DOs and DON’Ts Ignition Sources Controlling line current ignition sources Controlling static electricity The Critical Importance of Housekeeping Housekeeping DOs and DON’Ts Ignition Sources Controlling line current ignition sources Controlling static electricity Other Relevant NFPA Standards NFPA 36 NFPA 61 NFPA 85 NFPA 484 NFPA 654 NFPA 655 NFPA 664 For more information on this course, contact Customer Service at 1-800-769-1199.     Walt Frank You can also fax your questions to 1-865-671-5851 For more information on this course, contact Customer Service at 1-800-769-1199.

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