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May 2021 / 27 For further reading Find more information on this topic in articles listed under "Safety" and "Dust collection and dust control" in the article archive on PBE's website, www.powderbulk.com. Jeramy Slaunwhite, P.Eng. (jeramy.slaunwhite@ rembe.us, 902-220-6396), is the explosion safety con- sultant at Rembe located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He graduated with a mechanical engineering degree from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and has more than 15 years of applied engineering experience. He's a member of the NFPA combustible dust safety technical committees for the food & agriculture and wood materials processing industries. Rembe Fort Mill, SC 704-716-7022 www.rembe.us can indicate to the smart controller that deflagration vents were ruptured or chemical systems were dis- charged. While plant personnel focuses on equipment assessment and cleanup, the networked controller can send an automated notice to the explosion protection equipment manufacturer to initiate the process of a rush equipment replacement order or service request. Considering explosion cause determination, in combi- nation with process control data, an integrated smart explosion safety system stores time-stamped sensor data. This data can be used to create a precise sensor data timeline to investigate the sequence of events. We rely on the design and function of our vehicles' multiple layers of hazard mitigation safety sensors and systems to keep us safe and informed. The existence of anti-collision sensors in our car doesn't mean we can or should ignore airbags or seat belts. All of the systems have a role for different hazards and recovery levels. Likewise, an integrated smart explosion safety system provides a wider spectrum of monitoring, security, and response than simple prevention or protection alone. Predefined actions serve as the auto- pilot in hazard scenarios to relieve critical pressure on operator interaction and implement the important immediate response actions. PBE References 1. Rolf K. Eckhoff, Dust Explosions in the Process Industries, 3rd edition, Gulf Professional Publishing, 2003, page 10. 2. "Explosion Prevention with GSME-X20 and Hotspot-X20," REMBE Explosion Protection, accessed February 1, 2021, https://www.rembe.us/products/explosion-protection/ gsme-and-hotspot/. 3. "Spark Detection and Extinguishing Systems, GreCon BS7," Fagus GreCon Fire Protection, accessed February 1, 2021, https://fagus-grecon.us/en/fire-prevention/prevention- concepts/spark-detection-system-grecon-bs7/. 4. NFPA 664: Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Explo- sions in Wood Processing and Woodworking Facilities, 2020 Edition, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Bat- terymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471; 800-344-3555, fax 800-593-6372 (www.nfpa.org). 5. NFPA 61: Standard for the Prevention of Fires and Dust Explosions in Agricultural and Food Processing Facilities, 2020 Edition, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471; 800-344-3555, fax 800-593-6372 (www.nfpa.org). 6. "Rembe iQ Safety Cockpit, Product Information," Rembe, accessed February 2, 2021, https://www.rembe.us/ fileadmin/produkte/explosionsschutz/REMBE_iQ/Product_ Information_iQ_Safety_Cockpit.pdf. M A N U FA C T U R E R S O F P R O C E S S M AC H I N E RY CHEMICALS & PETROCHEMICALS • FOOD PROCESSING • PULP & PAPER PHARMACEUTICALS • PLASTICS AND MORE 128 Market Street • Kenilworth, New Jersey 07033 Phone: 908-259-9292 • Fax: 908-259-9280 www.gocrushers.com ATLANTIC COAST CRUSHERS, INC Are heavy duty, high torque, high capacity crushing machines capable of reducing large chunks of friable bulk materials to a consistent and free-flowing size. w w w.gocrushers.com w w w.gocrushers.com Visit us at www.gocrushers.com or contact your Crushers representative for additional info on our complete line of crushers to fit all your company's specific needs. Size Reduction Equipment