Monday, May 5, 2008


Session 104: Explosive Hazards
Instructors: Vahid Ebadat, CEO, Chilworth Technology, Inc.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Understanding and Controlling Dust Explosion Hazards
This presentation will discuss:
  • The conditions that are required for dust cloud explosions to occur
  • A well-tried approach to identify, assesses, and eliminate/control potential dust explosion hazards in facilities.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Electrostatic Hazards Associated with Liquid and Powder Processing
This presentation will discuss:
  • The condition under which electrostatic charges can generate, accumulate, and cause incendive discharges during liquid and powder processing/handling operations.
  • Practical techniques for identifying, quantifying, and eliminating/controlling electrostatic ignition hazards