William Stevenson, V.P. Engineering, CV Technology, Inc

Mr. William J. Stevenson, Vice President Engineering, CV Technology Inc., West Palm Beach, Florida, is a recognized authority in the field of dust explosion protection in the process industries.  He is a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, and the National Fire Protection Association.  Mr. Stevenson is a member of the NFPA Technical Committee on Explosion Protection Systems, which encompasses NFPA 68 Guide for Venting Deflagrations; and NFPA 69 Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems.  Mr. Stevenson also is a member of the NFPA Technical Committee on Handling and Conveying of Dusts, Vapors, and Gases, which encompasses NFPA 650 Standard for Pneumatic Conveying Systems for Handling Combustible Particulate Solids; NFPA 654 Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing, and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids; NFPA 655 Standard for Prevention of Sulfur Fires and Explosions; and NFPA 91 Standard for Exhaust Systems for Air Conveying of Vapors, Gases, Mists, and Noncombustible Particulate Solids.

Mr. Stevenson has over 38 years of engineering experience and is responsible for all aspects of engineering for CV Technology Incorporated. CV Technology is focused exclusively on the problem of dust explosions and fires and how to prevent and mitigate them. Mr. Stevenson’s responsibilities encompass design and specification for dust explosion and related fire protection systems based on conducting a Risk Analysis for each process being addressed. Mr. Stevenson’s analyses and recommendations have proven to be effective, with no related losses for those who have followed them.  A wide variety of industry segments have been served including food processing, specialty chemical, pharmaceutical, wastewater treatment, grain, transportation, wood products, tobacco, and power-generation. 

In addition to conducting risk analyses for industry, Mr. Stevenson has authored several papers on dust explosions and related fires published in such periodicals as Process Safety Progress, Chemical Processing, Plant Engineering, Powder and Bulk Engineering, and Food Technology.  Additionally, his work has been recognized by others with articles published in Occupational Health & Safety, Kiplinger Letter, US Industry Today, Engineered Wood Journal, Industrial Fire World, Beverage World, Southern Textile News, Modern Woodworking, Pulp & Paper Canada, and many more.  Mr. Stevenson has been a featured speaker at such venues as the AIChE National Meeting, and the Powder & Bulk Solids Conference/Exhibition.  He has also lectured extensively throughout North America to a wide range of professional organizations and groups.

Gary Johnson, Work Exposure Solutions LLC.

Gary Q. Johnson is a Chemical Engineer and consultant specializing in developing containment, industrial ventilation, and procedural solutions for workplace exposures and providing maintenance and troubleshooting training to sustain results. He has broad experience across several manufacturing processes from his 27 year tenure with Procter & Gamble and 5+ years consulting since leaving P&G. He is a frequent presenter and trainer at Powder & Bulk Solids Conferences, Powder & Bulk Engineering webinars, and Industrial Hygiene conferences around the country as well as an author of several magazine articles on containment, industrial ventilation, and combustible dust.

As a member of the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering team developing the second edition of the Oral Solid Dose Baseline Guide, he is a co-leader of the EH&S Chapter team. The OSD Guide will be published in 2Q08. He is also a former member of the American Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists Ventilation Committee during the time it issued the 25th and 26th editions of Industrial Ventilation, A Recommended Practice for Design, and the 1st edition of Industrial Ventilation, A Recommended Practice for Operation and Maintenance.

Prior to Procter & Gamble, he served in the US Navy and was qualified in nuclear propulsion operations and in submarines.