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Combustible Dust Explosion Protection

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EXPLOSION PROTECTION

Combustible, or explosive dust, is one of the greatest threats to employee safety and facility integrity. Standardized by NFPA and enforced by OSHA, explosive dust guidelines are critical and, with expert oversight, many of the common factors attributing to its occurrence can be mitigated. IVI’s experienced team is highly skilled in this area, designing and fabricating systems that mitigate this hazard.

INSTALLATION 

  • Understanding of manufacturer’s mechanical/electrical installation requirements
  • Knowledgeable mechanical installation team familiar with detector, canister, vent, flap valve, etc.
  • Skilled project management oversight on electrical installation

DESIGN

  • Understanding of NFPA 61, 68, 69, 484, 654, and 664, as well as FM7-76
  • Experience with isolation (active and passive), suppression and venting systems
  • Capable of 2-D and 3-D drawings for device placement within manufacturer specifications
  • Design for adequate transport velocities
  • Customize layout to reduce protection device costs

FABRICATION 

  • Dust collector Pes customized for dust characteristics and vent selection
  • Ductwork fabricated to withstand Pred
  • Welded seam duct construction and high level QA/AC on enclosures (baghouses/mechanical separation devices/material transport equipment)