CV Technology and BS&B Present Dust Explosion Awareness Seminar in Korea

(S. KOREA September 30, 2006) — A series of seminars held in 4 major industrial centers in South Korea heighten awareness of the risks from dust explosions in industrial process facilities. The seminars, held in Ulsan, Yosu, Daesan, and Seoul are hosted by the Korea Occupational Safety & Health Agency (KOSHA) and attended by over 500 representatives from many industry sectors as well as leading scientists from Korea’s major universities.

Organized by Dr H. M. Kwan, PhD, P.E., the seminar features prominent experts in the field from the USA. Bill Stevenson, VP of Engineering of CV Technology Inc., and Geof Brazier, Director of Product Development for BS&B, are the featured speakers. Using visual aids including photos, animations, and graphs, the speakers provided an overview of the dust explosion problem faced by industry. Brazier explains what a dust explosion looks like and with the aid of photographs taken during explosion tests, provides a timeline from ignition to final decay for a typical vented deflagration and the power that is generated in a fraction of a second during an explosion.

Mr. Stevenson focuses on the importance of risk analysis as the first step in developing a sound protection strategy. He covers the five elements required for dust explosions, as well as the evaluation and testing of combustible materials, the assessment of process risks, and provides an overview of the options for protection. Stevenson stresses the need for effective implementation of the chosen protection scheme. “A proper protection strategy rests on three fundamentals”, he explains, “Risk analysis, careful consideration & selection of all available protection options, and proper implementation of the chosen protection strategy”.

CV Technology, an international leader in the prevention and control of industrial dust explosion, takes a holistic approach to providing its clients with the peace of mind that their protection scheme would be effective if the worst happens. With a strong bias for passive systems, CV Technology has established an enviable track record of providing effective protection while also minimizing the possibility for process intrusions.

Mr. Brazier expands the understanding of the protection options available going into considerable detail to explain not only the choices available, but the improvements in the current state-of-the-art equipment available for protection to prevent and mitigate the damage from dust explosions. Brazier cites several case studies of actual explosions and devastation from the dairy industry, grain industry and the wood industry. The presentation brings home the reality of the risks and potential consequences posed by accidents of this nature.

Dr. Kwan, acting as interpreter ends each session with questions from the audience. The net effect of this effort is a new awareness of dust explosions in Korea and a firm commitment to make improvements in this area from Korean industry. The overwhelming response indicates that a wide range of industries in South Korea are now aware for the risks and will be taking steps to provide protection.

CV Technology combines a legacy of experienced explosion consulting with revolutionary and completely unique explosion prevention and explosion protection technologies to specialize in the prevention, protection, and elimination of dust explosion hazards in all industries which process powders and dry bulk materials.

For more information on dust explosion protection, prevention, and mitigation, visit CV Technology’s website: www.cvtechnology.com

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