Powder handling, drying and solvent-based operations can present very different fire and explosion hazards. Material properties and operating conditions matter: a protection concept suitable for one substance may be inappropriate for another.
Fine chemicals · Powders · Solvent processes
Typical processes
- Powder processing
- Drying
- Solvent handling
Protection priorities
Distinguish combustible dust from flammable gas and vapour hazards, and consider the equipment and conditions involved.
Protection review
What we assess.
Material hazards
Identify whether the actual materials present a combustible-dust, gas or vapour hazard.
Operating conditions
Review how temperature, pressure and containment affect the protection concept.
Equipment connections
Map the pipes, transfer points and control signals linking equipment and shutdown systems.
Useful information for your project discussion.
- Safety data sheets and available material-test results
- Equipment layouts, piping drawings and transfer-point details
- Operating data and existing control and shutdown documentation