Some of the membership may be interested in Engineering Career Solutions one day course Hazard Identification (HAZID) in Pilot Plants and Laboratories: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You to be given virtually on August 2, 2023. Please see https://ecstechtraining.com/hazid for more details and registrations information. Group discounts are available. Please feel free to contact me if you have any content questions.
Basic Principles Refresher – Flammability Basics
· Flash point
· Autoignition temperature
· Flammability limits
· Effects of temperature, pressure, and oxygen
· Liquid classification
· Grounding
Over Pressure, Over Temperature, and Heating Hazards
· Methods for over-pressure protection
· Vent systems
· Cooling systems issues
· Protection methods
· Problems with purchased and fabricated equipment
Plastic Hose Issues
· Common failure modes
· Specific problem areas
Pressure Gauges
Leakage and Spills
· Leak testing
· Avoiding leaks
· Spill protection
Glass Equipment
· Guidelines for safe use
Pumps and Mixers
· Common failure modes
· Pump issues
· Mixer issues
Oxygen-Enriched Atmospheres
· Types of hazards
· Common issues
· Guidelines for effective installation
Gas Cylinders
· Codes and standards
· Storage
· Guidelines for safe operation
Interlocks and Safety Systems
· Common issues
· Hierarchy of Protection
· Guidelines for safe design and use
Hoods and Ventilated Enclosures
· Common problem area
· Guidelines for safe operation
Toxicity Overview
· Exposure Paths
· Hierarchy of protection
· Controls
Richard Palluzi
BE(ChE), ME(ChE), PE, CSP,FAIChE
Pilot plant and laboratory consulting, safety, design, reviews, and training
www.linkedin.com/in/richardppalluzillc/
www.pilotplants.us
Richard P Palluzi LLC
72 Summit Drive
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
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908-285-3782
