Bayer Cropscience explosion update-CSB to hold public hearing

March 22, 2009December 15, 2019John Merriman

Recall that there was a large accidental explosion at the Bayer Cropscience facility in Institute, W. Virginia, on Aug 28, 2008. Details of this incident were reported by me in a post on this blog, you can refer it here. Now the US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board has announced that it will be […]

Can using Gas detectors simplify hazardous area classification?

September 12, 2008December 15, 2019John Merriman

Is it possible that if we use gas detectors to continuosly monitor the explosive limits in a classified (hazardous) location, we could manage it better? Of course! If you recall, the area classification concept itself is based on the amount of time in a year, an explosive gas mixture (or a combustible dust-air mixture) is […]

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Bayer Cropscience explosion update-CSB to hold public hearing

Can using Gas detectors simplify hazardous area classification?

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