Abschnittsübersicht
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Electrostatic hazards are often given the blame as the cause of an accident when it is unclear what in fact was the ignition source. Yet, the processes leading to the generation of electrostatic charge, accumulation, and discharge are well understood, and hence, electrostatic hazards as a possibility for causing ignition of flammable gas, vapor, or dust clouds can be prevented.
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You will learn how electrostatic charge is generated and accumulated, what can be ignited depending on what has been charged, and methods to evaluate and control electrostatic hazards.
- Charging and accumulation
- Electrostatic sparks and discharges
- Preventive measures in practice – liquids
- Preventive measures in practice – dusts
- Demonstration of electrostatic hazards and their prevention
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Professionals concerned with the risks and vulnerabilities associated with the potential ignition of flammable gases, liquids and dust by electrostatic sparks and discharges including:
- Process safety engineers
- Electrical engineers
- Chemical engineers
- Mechanical engineers
- Process engineers/ scientists
- Safety consultants
- Oil and Gas HSE engineers
- Incident investigation team members