by Adam Conley | Jun 13, 2019 | Explosion Protection
“Explosion Isolation per NFPA 69 is required at Hopper Outlet!” When addressing an explosion issue in a dust collector, vacuum filtration unit or pneumatic conveying system, using chemical suppression or venting, we also need to provide isolation should a...
by Adam Conley | Jan 16, 2019 | Explosion Protection
Explosion Vents and the references for their safe installation and evaluation have been around since 1945, with updates from National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) 68, “Standard on Explosion Protection by Deflagration Venting”, issued 1954, 1974, 1994, 2002,...
by Adam Conley | Nov 1, 2018 | Air Pollution Control, Dust Collection, Industrial Duct Systems, Industrial Ventilation
It’s that time of year again, and it’s important to be proactive and remind everyone you’ll soon be closing doors and windows as the temperature falls. Work habits will change, doors and windows will be closed, and ventilation issues will become clear. That said,...
by Adam Conley | Sep 18, 2018 | Explosion Protection
IEP Technologies has delivered the latest in passive explosion isolation valve technology to meet the rigorous demands of ATEX and NFPA/OSHA. In applying the principals set forth with previous products IEP the time to develop, test and launch their new offering. The...
by Adam Conley | May 14, 2018 | Dust Collection
Every design engineer has been told to follow the KISS Principal or “Keep It Simple Stupid.” Making something overly complex by design or bad choices in components can result in maintenance issues down the road. While designing and installing dust systems, I’ve seen...
