Dust collection and dust explosion prevention will be a topic of focus at the 2018 Powder & Bulk Solids Conference & Exhibition (Powder Show), April 24-26 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.

The highly anticipated Powder Show Conference program is crafted with input from an advisory board that is loaded with industry experts. Designed for new and experienced processing professionals the flexible conference program provides the in-depth technical training needed to brush up on the fundamentals or tackle more advanced topics. Here is a quick look at sessions and tours that focus on dust collection/explosion prevention.
 

Day 1 – Tuesday, April 24, 2018:

9am – 10am: Keynote Panel Discussion on Dust Explosions & Dust Collection
Moderator: Johannes Lottermann, Director, Explosion Safety, REMBE Inc. 

Panelist: Ashok Dastidar, Vp, Dust & Flammability Testing And Consulting Services, Fauske
Panelist: Craig Froehling, Engineering Lead ‐ World Wide Grain, Cargill
Panelist:Jack Osborn, Sr. Project Engineer, Airdusco
Panelist: Bill Stevenson, VP ‐ Engineering, CV Technology
Panelist: Steven Luzik, Sr. Process Safety Specialist, DEKRA Process Safety             

3:15pm – 4:45pm: NFPA Combustible Dust Standards 2017 Update
Speaker: Laura Moreno, Engineer, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
 

Day 2 – Wednesday, April 25, 2018:
 

1:30pm ‐ 3pm: Technical Workshop: Dust Explosions ‐ The Nature of the Problem & Practical Measures for Its Control
Speaker: Steven Luzik, Sr. Process Safety Specialist, DEKRA Process Safety


Day 3 – Thursday, April 26, 2018
 

10:15 - 11:45: Facilitated Dust Control Show Floor Tour
Leader: Diane Cave, Engineering Manager, EPM Consulting
Discover the Latest Equipment and Speak Directly with Vendors About What’s New at the Show
 

3:15-4:45: The Elements of an Effective Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA)
Speaker: Jason Reason, CIH, CSP, CHMM, Senior Vice President of Safety and Health Services, Lewellyn Technology LLC
 

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