by Adam Conley | Aug 9, 2017 | Dust Collection
We always devote some time after presentations with a question and answer period and some of the best information comes out of these sessions. At this presentation, I was asked about explosion protection and what we commonly are asked and see in the field when...
by Adam Conley | Jun 26, 2017 | Explosion Protection, Fire Protection
First, what is NFPA 652 and why is it important? How does it impact our handling of fire and explosion safety concerns and regulations? Where and why did NFPA 652 originate? Let’s go back a bit further. The National Fire Protection Association or NFPA is a nonprofit...
by Adam Conley | Dec 21, 2016 | Air Pollution Control, Explosion Protection
A recent project in Philadelphia, PA required a replacement of a Donaldson explosion vent. It happens – plastic membrex media gets old and fragile and needs to be replaced. Or maybe there’s a product shift and the Kst and Pmax change due to material...
by Adam Conley | Nov 22, 2016 | Dust Collection, Fire Protection
At a recent Lunch and Learn in greater Philadelphia, PA, I was asked about moving a dust collector to a new location within a plant and the attendee wanted to know what questions needed to be asked to satisfy applicable Codes and safety in general. I answered it...