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John Puskar, P.E.

John Puskar, P.E., was principal of CEC Combustion Services Group, Cleveland. The consulting firm, which provides training, engineering, inspections, testing, turnkey upgrades and burner tuning services, was acquired by Eclipse Inc., Rockford, Ill., in 2011. For more information from CEC Combustion Services Group, call (888) 826-3473 or visit www.combustionsafety.com.

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How to Prevent Industrial Electric Tank Heat Explosions
Industrial Gas Piping Safety

Tips to Reduce Explosion Risks with Natural Gas Piping

In this web exclusive sidebar to "How to Prevent Electric Tank Heat Explosions," get 10 tips that will help avoid safety issues with natural gas piping for industrial plants.
John Puskar, P.E.
August 3, 2011
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The gas piping running into and through a facility is another overlooked hazard. Natural gas leaks can create an explosive and flammable atmosphere inside a building.


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How to Prevent Electric Tank Heat Explosions
Industrial Electric Heaters

How to Prevent Electric Tank Heat Explosions

Being aware of potential dangers can help prevent electric tank heat explosions at industrial facilities.
John Puskar, P.E.
August 1, 2011
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Being aware of potential dangers can help prevent electric tank heat explosions.


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Industrial Fuel-Fired Heating Equipment

10 Mistakes With Your Industrial Heating Equipment That Could Kill You

When starting up gas-fired industrial heating equipment, specific equipment concerns must be considered. Learn about the safety codes that apply, the basic techniques that must be followed, and hazards to avoid.
Bryan Baesel John Puskar, P.E.
October 1, 2009
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Several recent industrial accidents can be tracked directly back to the the startup of natural gas-fired industrial equipment. Having a better understanding of the codes that affect this equipment and what that means for your plant and process could be the difference between life and death.


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Industrial Combustion

How Dirt and Heat Can Affect the Reliability of Your Industrial Heating Equipment

You can achieve more reliable, consistent operation of your fuel-fired industrial heating equipment -- all it takes is an understanding of your process and effective action.
John Puskar, P.E.
August 1, 2007
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Want more reliable, consistent operation of your fuel-fired industrial heating equipment? Look at how your combustion air blowers, fuel train, strainers and filters and vent terminations are starving your industrial heating equipment of the air it needs to operate properly.


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Making Sure Steam Piping Is Safe

John Puskar, P.E.
October 1, 2005
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Understanding these 10 things can help make sure that an unexpected accident is not waiting the next time someone opens a valve or puts a steam line into service.
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Industrial Combustion

Is Your Industrial Oven Telling You It Is Unsafe?

If you know what to listen and look for, the fuel train, purge system, ignition system and explosion-relief panels on your industrial will tell you when your oven may be operating unsafely.
John Puskar, P.E.
April 1, 2004
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Want to stay alive while operating your industrial combustion equipment? Improve your hazard-recognition skills in a few key areas so that safety issues related to explosion relief of gas-fired equipment are no longer subtle. Hint: pops and poofs are never a good sign.


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