Monthly Archives: August 2020
Q&A on Mitigating Conveyor Explosions and Fires, Part 4
What does Biomass Engineering & Equipment offer to Reduce the Risk of Fires and Explosions? Our SMART Conveyors™—high-end drag chain conveyors—are fully enclosed and effectively control dust. They do not use pneumatics, so oxygen isn’t pumped onto the fuel, and their smooth operation means material won’t get jostled around. Unlike many other drag-chain conveyors, the […]
Q&A on Mitigating Conveyor Explosions and Fires, Part 3
How Can I Prevent Fires in My Mill? Short Answer A dust hazard analysis should allow you to identify ways to prevent fires at your facility. Long Answer While a thorough dust hazard analysis is the only way you can determine your fire risks and how to prevent them, there are some things you can […]
Q&A on Mitigating Conveyor Explosions and Fires, Part 2
What are the Potential Sources of Fire at My Mill? The Short Answer Friction and hot processes are the most common source of fires. You must conduct a fire assessment for an accurate picture of all your risks. The Long Answer As required by NFPA 652 4.1, the owner/operator of a facility is responsible for […]
Deluge System for Enclosed Conveyor Fire Mitigation
The 2020 edition of NFPA 664 states that manufacturers must supply fire protection and explosion mitigation systems where fire, flash fire, and explosion hazards exist. Come September when operations are required to complete their dust hazard analysis, we suspect many will realize they’re noncompliant with the rules. When that time comes, be assured that Biomass Engineering & Equipment […]
Q&A on Mitigating Conveyor Explosions and Fires, Part 1
What’s the Risk if I Don’t Have a Fire Mitigation System on my Conveyors? The Short Answer Without fire mitigation on your conveyors, you risk 1) damage to your equipment, 2) damage to buildings, 3) downtime, 4) added insurance expense, 5) canceled insurance, 6) fines due to a failure to meet national fire codes, 7) […]
