Dust Explosion Safety in Bucket Elevators

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Speaker: Christian Carey

Session Description

Bucket elevators play a vital role in industries handling bulk materials, yet they remain one of the most frequent sources of combustible dust explosions. This webinar explores the latest safety practices and NFPA 660 requirements for identifying, mitigating, and protecting against explosion hazards in bucket elevators. Participants will gain insight into hazard identification, Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA), ignition control, and explosion venting, suppression, and isolation technologies. Learn how to design safer systems, improve compliance, and protect both personnel and assets from catastrophic loss. 

Key Takeaways:

  • Bucket Elevators: Critical Equipment and Inherent Risks 
    Understanding why bucket elevators present a high combustible dust explosion risk in an agricultural facility. 
  • Combustible Dust Explosion Hazards in Bucket Elevators 
    Identifying common ignition sources, operating conditions, and scenarios that lead to primary and secondary explosions. 
  • Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA) and NFPA 660 Overview 
    How DHAs are performed and how NFPA 660 establishes unified requirements for managing combustible dust risks. 
  • Explosion Prevention and Ignition Control Strategies 
    Practical methods for reducing explosion likelihood through monitoring, housekeeping, maintenance, and training. 
  • Explosion Protection Solutions: Venting, Suppression, and Isolation 
    When and how to apply explosion protection technologies to limit damage, prevent propagation, and protect personnel and assets. 

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Meet The Speaker

Christian Carey

Design Engineering Manager

IEP Technologies

Christian specializes in the design and implementation of explosion prevention and protection systems. With 10 years at IEP Technologies, including the last five leading the system design team, he applies both prescriptive and performance-based solutions in accordance with NFPA standards for combustible dust and flammable vapor hazards across various industries.