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    NFPA
    Matt Williamson
    Aug. 5, 2025
    The NFPA’s new combustible dust standard simplifies the standards landscape, clarifies expectations, and helps facilities move from reactive safety to proactive prevention.

    Dust Control

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    San Pedro BioEnergy has several interconnected conveyor systems that make up its intricate operation.
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    Dust and spillage clogs idlers, requiring them to be replaced and raising the cost of operation.
    Dave Mueller
    Oct. 25, 2023
    In high-dust bulk handling environments, sealed conveyor chutes can improve workplace safety and reduce labor costs for cleanup, lowering the cost of operation.
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    Jacques Kregting
    Oct. 18, 2023
    Dust collection solutions must be tailored to the characteristics of the dust, the requirements of the application, and the health and safety considerations for workers in the...
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    Where possible ignition sources cannot be confidently avoided inside process equipment, such as the mill shown here, the equipment must be protected against the effects of a dust explosion.
    Jeramy Slaunwhite
    Aug. 23, 2023
    Flameless explosion vents allow safe, passive explosion venting for vessels located inside facilities or in outside areas where conventional venting is not safe.
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    Nate Todd
    Aug. 7, 2023
    Adam Haroz of Conversion Technology speaks with senior editor Nate Todd about combustible dust and other safety issues impacting bulk solids processors.
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    Scott Nyhof
    May 17, 2023
    Containing dust is critical when handling powders and bulk solid materials.