Control Dust Webinar

View This Webinar on Demand by clicking the Register Now button and logging in, starting September 30, 2010.

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Explosion venting is a means to protect vessels or structures and prevent a catastrophic event by understanding the value of a combustible dust explosion prevention plan. This FREE webinar will explore fundamental application of NFPA 850 and update the status of relevant NFPA standards associated with combustible dust for those who handle coal and how to protect against excessive internal, explosion-incurred pressures and explosion venting methods for structures.

Who should attend:

Those who work in or support coal-fired electric power generation and/or coal handling operations.

Examples include:
ES&H Personnel
Plant Management
Operations & Maintenance Personnel
Combustion Research Engineers
Safety and Combustion Consultants
Explosion Protection Suppliers
Regulating Authorities
Safety Managers
Fire Protection Personnel
Dust Collector Suppliers
Structural Engineers
EPCs
Insurance and Risk Management Service Firms

 

Hear from these experts:


Tony Lombardo
Senior Application Specialist
Fike Corporation
Phone 800.979.3453, Option 3, 2  Email Tony.Lombardo@fike.com

Harry Kroeger
Chief Structural Engineer
HDR|Cummins-Barnard
Phone: 847.985.1521 Email:  Harry.Kroeger@hdrinc.com

Randy Rahm (Chariman)
Consultant
CoalTech Consultants

Bob Taylor (Moderator)
ES&H
American Electric Power
Phone: (812) 649-9171 Email: rdtaylor@aep.com


 

What you will learn

♦ Understand the fundamental application of NFPA 850 and related standards or recommended practices,
♦ Describe elements needed for a combustible dust explosion,
♦ Develop or cause for development an explosion prevention plan,
♦ Understand basis for and methods of explosion venting in structures,
♦ Understand how to protect against excessive internal, explosion-incurred pressures by means of pressure relief, and
♦ Provide training to others to ensure their safety and PPE in potential combustible dust environments.

 

What equipment do I need?


For the audio connection:

  • A computer with RealPlayer or Windows Media Player installed. When you log into the Virtual Seminar, your computer will be taken through a brief configuration check and will let you know if you’re missing any software.

For the Internet connection:

  • PC: 166Mhz Pentium-based PC or better
  • Operating system: Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, XP
  • Browser: For optimal viewing experience, we recommend using Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher. However, any version of IE 4.0 or higher will work. For Netscape, only versions 4.x are supported at this time.
  • Internet connection: 28.8 or faster connection
  • Display set at 1024 x 768 or 800 x 600

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Questions?


If you are having any technical difficulties or need assistance meeting these requirements, please contact our Technical Support Center at 866-709-8255. For content questions regarding this Webinar, contact Kim Arellano.