DOMTAR
Location: Windsor, Québec
Category: Combustible dust explosion protection
Application: Combustible dust | Securing the dust collection system
Problem: Securing | High Vacuum Pressure
In the pulp and paper industry, handling and processing of wood chips is causing emission of fine dust and particles that are combustible and explosive. Effective control is necessary to prevent fugitive emissions and excessive dust and eliminate the risk of a second explosion (combustible dusts).
Objectives
Challenges Resolved
Professional Services
Control of the factory dust accumulation
Risk management
associated with combustible dust
Explosion preventions and protection on the equipments
Control of the explosive hazards in the plant (combustible dust – wood)
Transition to vacuum cleaning methods
Review of the organization of the maintenance
Compliance with current regulations (ROHS, NFPA)
TECHNICAL AUDIT | EXPERTISE
Risk analysis | Electrical Classification | Diagnosis of compliance | Action plan
PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING
Securing process equipment and dust removal | Captation solutions to prevent the dust accumulation | Cleaning solutions and housekeeping
DETAILED ENGINEERING
Mechanical | Airflow | Explosion fire safety | Estimated cost of the work | Forecast operating costs | planning | Tender
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