PowderHandling - Dust Control / Explosion Seminar

Dust Control & Dust Explosion Seminar 24th September 2008:

Featuring both local and international speakers, at a practical level, this seminar provided an understanding of dust control systems, with topics including, different types of dust collectors and their correct application, new handling and conveying technologies to prevent dust generation, troubleshooting of dust control systems and a practical discussions on the design of dust control exhaust systems.

The seminar also helped to take the mystery out of dust explosions and covered the science and jargon, risk assessment and management and new technologies to prevent explosion propagation.

Seminar Agenda & Presenters

Design and Troubleshooting of Dust Control Systems
Peter Wypych, Associate Professor - University of Wollongong

• Options for dust control
• Minimising dust generation at the source
• Air entrainment and dust generation mechanisms - latest research findings and models

Different Types of Dust Collectors and their Correct Application
Doug Freeman - Donaldson Australia

• Different types of dust collectors
• Different types of filtration media
• Selecting the right dust collector for the job.

A Practical Discussion on the Design of Dust Control Exhaust Systems
Roger Baxter - Consultant

• Airflow principles
• Discussion on dust capture
• System design example

Industrial Dust Explosion Protection and Protection Technologies
Felipe Ong, Product Manager - BS&B Safety Systems (Asia-Pacific), Singapore

• Does the site have a problem?
• Where do most dust explosions and dust fires occur?
• What are the risk zones?
• What causes the dust explosion or fire?
• How can the site equipment and personnel be protected

Dust Ignition Risk Analysis
Tony Vierboom, Director - Nova Protection Systems Pty Ltd

• Understanding the Risk
• Applicable Standards: Australian and International
• Risk Evaluation Procedure
• Action and Update

New Handling and Conveying Technologies to Prevent Dust Generation and Explosion Propagation
Peter Wypych, Associate Professor - University of Wollongong

• New methods of elevating and conveying bulk materials and powders
• Safe handling of highly explosible powders
• Industrial case studies

 

Roger Baxter discussing the Design of Dust Control Exhaust Systems

Felipe Ong presenting Industrial Dust Explosion Protection and Protection Technologies

 Peter Wypych discussing the Design and Troubleshooting of Dust Control Systems

Full house at the function centre at Old Government House, Parramatta, NSW