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HOW TO CONTROL ELECTROSTATIC IGNITION RISKS IN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES
Thorne & Derrick are the Exclusive UK Partner for the StuvEx range of Static Earthing & Bonding Systems - our team have recently undertaken advanced product training at STUVEX HQ in Belgium and are ready to share knowledge and best practice with our clients to help reduce the risks associated with static electricity.
StuvEx are an international market-leader in the manufacture of Fire & Explosion Protection Systems to protect people and plant against gas or dust explosions.
Technical Support & Compliance Advice | Site Surveys
ATEX & IECEx Certified & Compliant Solutions (Gas & Dust)
Tanker Earthing | Metal Drums & IBC's | FIBC's | Multipoint Earthing
STATIC EARTHING SOLUTIONS
LEARNING, NETWORKING, KNOWLEDGE SHARING
Thorne & Derrick visited StuvEx International NV in Belgium recently to undertake advanced Technical Product Training - trust us to specify and supply ATEX & IECEx compliant systems and solutions to protect process equipment against build-up of electrostatic charges.
Test Room - Resistive & Capacitance Training
Risk of Static Electricity in Explosive Atmospheres
Combustible dust can pose serious risks in several industries. It is crucial to implement measures to mitigate the risk of explosions.
The team witnessed first hand, during a live demo (in a controlled environment), the dangers that static electricity poses in explosive atmospheres.
The below video shows the result of an explosion caused by static. The fuel for this explosion, you ask? 1 teaspoon of sugar! Knowledge of the risks associated with dust atmospheres is poor in comparison to gas atmospheres.
“Static electricity is often dangerously overlooked and misunderstood as a potential ignition source in gas/dust hazardous areas – it does much more than make your hair stand on end, electrostatic explosions and fires are fatal to life."
Thorne & Derrick International are the Leaders in ATEX & IECEx Product Innovation providing Lighting, Heating, Ventilation & LV HV Power Distribution in Explosive Atmospheres. Talk to us today about how we can improve safety, energy efficiency and productivity in your hazardous areas.
Key Product Categories: Control Panels | Plugs & Sockets | Isolators | Enclosures & Junction Boxes | Lighting | Control Stations | Motor Starters | Heat Trace Cables & Systems | Gas Detection & Detectors | Fire Detection & Detectors | Heat Detectors | Electrical Heating & Heaters
Thorne & Derrick International, based in the UK, are leading Suppliers of Electrical, Mechanical, Process & Instrumentation Equipment. T&D supply worldwide utilities, renewable energy, construction, rail, mining, oil, gas and petrochemical industries. Since 1985, T&D have provided an outstanding service to UK and export customers – we are highly customer responsive and absolutely committed to providing a world-class service. We offer 100,000+ products from 100+ manufacturers - a multi-million pound stock holding provides complete global supply solutions.
