Gexcon to present at the 2023 Spring Meeting and 19th Global Congress on Process Safety
Gexcon is pleased to announce that we will present, sponsor, and exhibit at the 2023 AIChE Spring Meeting and 19th Global Congress on Process Safety (GCPS).
Gexcon to present at the 2022 Center for Hydrogen Safety Americas Conference
We are pleased to announce that Gexcon will attend this year’s Center for Hydrogen Safety Americas Conference, which takes place from September 20-22, 2022, at the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California, US.
Gexcon promotes knowledge on 2D and 3D modeling via a webinar hosted by PETROPERU
English Version On December 14, Dr. Franz Zdravistch presented at “Dispersion, leaks, explosion and 2D and 3D modeling” webinar hosted by PETROPERU S.A. Over 200 people from Peru and neighboring countries people attended the webinar. During his presentation, Dr. Franz Zdravistch covered the fundamental…
Gexcon and VIAS partnering to provide advanced engineering software solutions in North America
(Bergen, Norway, November 10, 2020) Gexcon, a world leading company in process safety and risk management, and VIAS (Virtual Integrated Analytics Solutions), a company specializing in scientific simulation-based engineering solutions using virtual design experience and data analytics, have entered into a strategic
Gexcon’s Chief Training Officer presented on the importance of safety in the transition towards clean and renewable energy at Mexico’s Anáhuac University’s Business and Energy Forum 2020
(Spanish version below) Gexcon’s Dr. Franz Zdravistch presented on the importance of understanding hazards and maintaining safety in the hydrogen industry. On October 15th, Dr. Franz Zdravistch, Gexcon’s Chief Training Officer, spoke about hydrogen safety during Mexico’s Business and Energy Forum 2020…
Gexcon to Present at Anáhuac University Mexico’s Business and Energy Forum 2020
Gexcon US’s Business Development Director, Mr. Miguel Navarro, and Gexcon AS’s Principal Engineer and Chief Training Officer, Dr. Franz Zdravistch, will be presenting at Anáhuac University Mexico’s Business and Energy Forum 2020 that will be held from October 12th to 16th. This year’s forum’s main topic is “Compliance with SDG 7: Towards…
Gexcon US has Opened a New Branch Office in Boston
Gexcon US is excited to announce the opening of our Boston office. As we continue to grow our incident investigation business, we realized the need for an additional office to serve our clients. Our Boston office is located at: The Schrafft’s Center…
Gexcon to Present at the 2020 AIChE Spring Meeting and 16th Global Conference on Process Safety
Important Notice Due to the ongoing global public health concerns (COVID-19), we received a notification that the AIChE Spring Meeting & 16th Global Congress on Process Safety (GCPS) will be rescheduled to August 16 – 20, 2020, at the Hilton Americas and
Gexcon US Plays Significant Role in Record-Breaking Settlement
On July 1, 2014, at about 5:30 p.m, a 100-lb propane cylinder catastrophically failed and exploded on the back of a food truck in Philadelphia, PA. The explosion led to a sudden release of pressurized propane vapor and superheated propane liquid, which
Gexcon US Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
There is nothing small about the growth of Gexcon US during their first decade. Under the leadership of Dr. Scott Davis, the US office provides high-quality, professional consulting in the fields of safety, security, and accident investigation. Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Gexcon US has…
Gexcon US Completes NFPA-Funded Project on Hazard Evaluation of A3 Refrigerants
Potential replacements for current hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants include pure and blended hydrocarbon refrigerants since they have a lower global warming potential (GWP) and comparable working fluid properties. The current barrier to broader application of these refrigerants is their classification as flammable A3…
Gexcon Adds Advanced Scanning and Imaging on Incident Investigation Services
Gexcon’s services now include 3D scanning and aerial drone capabilities. 3D scanning allows an immersive 360º walkthrough that enhances documentation for accident scenes and provides precise dimensions for accurate CFD modeling. Measurements and annotations can be added after the 3D environment is…
Gexcon Engineer Offers Key Testimony in MSC Flaminia Incident Investigation
Dr. Scott Davis provided key analyses and testimony in one of the largest maritime losses in recent history—the explosion and fire aboard on the MSC Flaminia on July 14, 2012. While the MSC Flaminia was crossing the Atlantic Ocean headed to Antwerp,
Next Phase of Research into DDT Events and Mitigation
One of the most devastating events that can occur on offshore facilities is a vapor cloud explosion (VCE) followed by a fire. Designing proper structures that can withstand maximum credible events (MCE) becomes an integral part of safety designs. Gexcon has embarked…
Gexcon Featured on Powder & Bulk Solids Magazine
Powder & Bulk Solids included an extensive article by Dr. Scott Davis. The article titled “Advanced Tools to Evaluate Dust Explosions and Protective Systems” evaluates the use of CFD as a helpful tool in dust hazard evaluations. ABSTRACT Effective protective systems are…
