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1 month ago | 
processingmagazine.com | Nate Todd |John Sander |Jack B. Osborn
HomeHigh-purity graphene and the age of nanomaterials with Kjirstin BreureIn this Processing Pros segment, senior editor Nate Todd speaks with the president and CEO of HydroGraph Clean Energy about the company's ultra pure graphene and the material's potential to revolutionize industry.
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Oct 9, 2024 | 
processingmagazine.com | Jack B. Osborn |Shane Tighe |Michael Laventure
Any company that handles combustible dusts is required to complete a Dust Hazards Analysis (DHA). A critical part of the DHA is to test the material(s) to determine the explosivity characteristics of the dust or dusts. Too often, the testing stops after determining the Deflagration Index (Kst) and Maximum Explosion Pressure (Pmax) of the materials.
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Aug 7, 2024 | 
processingmagazine.com | Shane Tighe |Michael Laventure |Jack B. Osborn
When faced with excessive amounts of dust and spillage from conveyor systems, operators logically focus on cleanup, maintenance, and mitigating downtime to maintain production levels. Often these dust and spillage issues can be deemed “minor inconveniences” or “the cost of doing business,” until they raise the cost of operation to such a level that they can no longer be overlooked.
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Jun 5, 2024 | 
processingmagazine.com | Jack B. Osborn |Michael Laventure
Courtesy of CV TechnologyA protected bucket elevator is shown at a processing plant. Bucket elevators are integral components in manufacturing processes across a spectrum of industries, from agriculture to mining and beyond. These machines are designed to vertically convey bulk materials, such as grains, pellets, chemicals, and aggregates, with efficiency and reliability.
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May 23, 2024 | 
processingmagazine.com | Jack B. Osborn
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Apr 4, 2024 | 
processingmagazine.com | Jack B. Osborn |Nate Todd
Combustible dust compliance is the implementation of and adherence to the standards and recommendations of publicly recognized authoritative sources for the elimination and/or mitigation of combustible dust hazards and resulting risks associated with the creation, processing, and handling of combustible dusts. That definition is quite a mouthful, but any facility that processes and/or creates combustible dusts is directly exposed to hazards that can lead to disastrous results.
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Feb 15, 2024 | 
processingmagazine.com | Jack B. Osborn |Mike Shupe
Amid escalating environmental concerns about refrigerants and their substantial contribution to the Greenhouse Effect, global governments are actively implementing regulations to phase out high Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerants. This article provides insights into the evolving regulatory landscape, highlighting the recently finalized Technology Transition Rule by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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Sep 7, 2023 | 
processingmagazine.com | Eric Whitley |Greg Perry |Jack B. Osborn
Maintenance strategies play a pivotal role in food processing, especially for ensuring consistent product quality and operational efficiency. As industries evolve, so do the methodologies and tools that underpin these strategies. Central to this evolution is the transformative power of digital technologies. These innovations not only redefine the operational landscape but also offer unprecedented opportunities for processors to elevate their maintenance protocols.
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Aug 22, 2023 | 
processingmagazine.com | Jack B. Osborn |Steve Wise
For a considerable time now, the NFPA has wanted to combine the five main commodity-specific combustible dust standards, 61, 484, 652, 654, and 664 (Food, Metals, Fundamentals, Chemical, and Wood) into a single standard resembling NFPA 70, the National Electric Code. During the last few years, this process has been ongoing and is now at the end of the First Draft Phase and moving into the Second Draft phase.
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Jul 17, 2023 | 
processingmagazine.com | Jack D. Hilbert |Colin Barbeau |Jack B. Osborn |Scott Berning
When food industry producers that process and package dry particulates are ready to upgrade their conveyor systems, decisions are best made after products are thoroughly tested to optimize both quality and production. This practical “measure twice, cut once” approach is rapidly becoming an industry best practice for handling powder and bulk materials.
