Controlling Static Electricity Hazards by Recognizing Early Warning Signs
Date: Thursday October 17, 2024 at 2:00pm ET - 1:00pm CT - 11:00am PT
Electrostatic discharges pose significant flash fire and explosion threat to industrial facilities handling flammable/explosible gases, liquids, and powders (dusts). This webinar focuses on the identification of early warning signs of static electricity and explores practical techniques to mitigate electrostatic discharge risks effectively.
The webinar will begin by explaining how static electricity is generated in industrial operations, shedding light on the factors influencing the risk level based on the material properties and processing operations. Different types of static discharges will be compared involving their energy content and their potential to ignite flammable gas, vapor, and dust cloud atmospheres with varying Minimum Ignition Energy (MIE).
A central part of the presentation will be a case study that would help with the understanding of how electrostatic hazards emerge in process plants, with a particular emphasis on recognizing early warning signs. Participants will learn to identify precursors to potential static-related incidents, empowering them to take proactive measures to prevent fires and explosions.
Participants will achieve the following learning outcomes:
- Understanding of different types of electrostatic discharges and their energy levels
- Understanding precursors to potential static-related incidents
- How to evaluate and effectively control electrostatic discharges
Speaker:
Vahid Ebadat Ph.D., M.Inst.P, MIET, C.Phys. is CEO of Stonehouse Process Safety, Inc.
He has worked extensively as a process safety consultant for the chemical, pharmaceutical, food, paper/wood, and other process industries globally for over 35 years. Dr. Ebadat has published many technical articles and papers and is a regular speaker on process safety topics, including dust explosion, static electricity, gas & vapor flammability, and thermal decomposition/self-heating hazard assessment and control. Dr. Ebadat is a member of NFPA 77, NFPA 91, NFPA 652, NFPA 654, NFPA 655, and NFPA 660 Technical Committees. For more information, call: 609-455-0001, email: [email protected], Web: www.stonehousesafety.com
Sponsors:
Donaldson
Donaldson’s comprehensive dust collection solutions help process owners effectively address their dust, fume, and mist collection challenges by providing knowledgeable guidance, industry-leading equipment as well as unrivaled aftermarket service and support. With our Consultative, Comprehensive, Connected approach to dust, fume, and mist control, Donaldson is with you every step of the way. Donaldson.com
EMSL Analytical, Inc. provides Combustible Dust Testing & Dust Characterization services. Our labs also provide Indoor Air Quality, Microbiological and Environmental Testing. www.emsl.com
Duration: 1 Hour