Dust explosion properties testing
A very important basis for managing the risk of combustible dusts is to understand their ignition and explosion properties by testing them so that you can avoid situations and conditions that could make those dusts explode.
Ignition Hazard Assessment for mechanical equipment and protective systems
Equipment and protective systems used in explosive atmospheres shall be assessed according to their ability to prevent them from becoming ignition sources and their ability to protect against the consequence of an explosion.
Testing of Passive Fire Protection
The manufacturers of PFP products need to ensure their products fulfil the required fire-resistant performance. Therefore, PFP products need to be verified through fire testing and certified by a third-party inspector.
Testing for Obtaining Transportation Classification
During the transportation of certain materials, several hazardous situations can occur. One of them is gas development due to the fact that transported goods may come into contact with water.
Research Projects
Gexcon has participated in various research projects throughout the years. Our expertise is particularly relevant in estimating and mitigating the consequences of major industrial accidents. Recent initiatives have focused on hazards associated with emerging technologies for conventional and renewable energy production, including hydrogen safety, biofuels, solar panel production, vapour cloud explosions (VCE), rapid phase transitions (RPT), production, storage and use…
Testing Facilities
Gexcon conducts tailored chemical properties and equipment material testing at our fire and explosion testing facilities. These facilities are categorised according to the size of the testing: small, medium and large-scale testing facilities. Small-scale testing facilities Most small-scale and laboratory-scale tests are performed at Gexcon’s test laboratory facilities at Fantoft near Bergen, Norway. A wide range of gas and dust…
Explosion Mitigation System Testing
Equipment and protective systems to be used in potentially explosive atmospheres must fulfill the essential health and safety requirements as described in the ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU.
Gas, Vapour and Liquid Explosion Properties Testing
The handling of gases, liquids and selected substances may constitute risks for explosions. Knowing the properties related to the risk of these materials, such as the ignition and explosion characteristics, is therefore essential. By being aware of the properties of materials handled in your plant or used in your products, it allows the necessary safety precautions to be taken to…
