Steven J. Luzik, PE, CFEI

Steven J. Luzik, PE, CFEI

Steven J. Luzik, PE, CFEI, is a senior process safety specialist at Chilworth Technology Inc., Princeton, N.J., with more than 30 years of experience in the area of fire and explosion hazards, including gas/vapor explosions, dust explosions and fire- and explosion-protection strategies. He is a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator (CFEI) with the National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI). Also, he is a member of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) E-27 Committee on Hazardous Properties of Chemicals; the National Association of Fire Investigators (NAFI); and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). For more information from Chilworth Technology Inc., a provider of laboratory testing as well as process safety management, engineering and training, call (609) 799-4449 or visit www.chilworth.com.

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Industrial Combustible Dust

Strategies to Manage the Risk of Fire and Explosions Inside Drying Equipment

When using a process dryer to dry powders, care must be taken to manage the risk of fires and explosions inside the dryer. Learn how to optimize your powder-drying operation for safety.
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Steven J. Luzik, PE, CFEI
April 1, 2016
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This article will discuss how typical powder dryers operate, what hazards they present and strategies that can be used to manage the risk of fire and explosion inside of this equipment. Read the first part of this two-article series to learn about the conditions that allow fires and explosions to occur inside of drying equipment and the potential sources of ignition that can trigger industrial dryer fires and explosions.


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Fire and Explosion Hazards of Powder-Drying Operations

Where particulate solid materials are subjected to heat in industrial process equipment, the potential for fires and explosions exists. An understanding of the conditions necessary for these events to be initiated is essential to effectively manage the risk.
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Steven J. Luzik, PE, CFEI
March 1, 2016
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Handling and processing of powders at elevated temperatures is widespread in many industries. The range of temperatures associated with these operations varies depending on the nature of the material and the intent of the operation (drying, melting, agglomeration etc.).


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Determining if a Dust Flash Fire or Explosion Hazard Exists in Your Plant

NFPA 654 outlines four methods for determining whether or not a flash fire or explosion hazard exists within your facility.
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Steven J. Luzik, PE, CFEI
August 21, 2013
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 The long-awaited 2013 revision of NFPA 654, Standard for the Prevention of Fire and Dust Explosions from the Manufacturing, Processing, and Handling of Combustible Particulate Solids, has arrived. This revision was issued by the Standards Council and became effective on June 18, 2012. 


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