Michael Laventure

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.

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.

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.