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Jeff Rafter IHEA

Jeff Rafter

Vice President, Sales & Marketing
Selas Heat Technology Co. LLC

Jeff began his career at Maxon Corporation, where he held various positions including sales, research and development, and global marketing. He moved into business development with Kohler Co. and then served as director of industrial services at Rexnord. Jeff is now the vice president of sales and marketing with Selas Heat Technology Co. LLC. He also serves on the IHEA Board of Directors and previously served on the NFPA 86 committee for 10 years.


IHEA Combustion Safety Training: One-Day Safety Standards and Codes Seminar

Presented by the Industrial Heating Equipment Assocation (IHEA) in conjuction with the Process Heating & Cooling Show

Explosions and fires in industrial heating systems can result in injury or loss of life, and loss of property and production. Understanding the proper use of National Standards governing the compliant design and operation of ovens & furnaces is essential for everyone involved with this type of equipment. IHEA’s Safety Standards & Codes seminar is designed for individuals involved in the design, manufacture, service or operation of ovens, furnaces, kilns, dryers, thermal oxidizers and a wide range of industrial applications.

The seminar covers critical safety information for those involved with a wide range of industrial thermprocess applications. This abridged one-day course will focus on recent updates in the newly released NFPA 86 Standards for Ovens & Furnaces, 2023 Edition. Attendees will also learn identification of principals and concepts for several critical safety topics.


One-Day Seminar Topics Include:

  1. Overview of NFPA 86 Standards for Ovens & Furnaces including Administration, References & Definitions
  2. General Requirements, Location and Construction
  3. Classification of Furnaces: A, B, C, and D
  4. Gas Line Evacuation (Purging) and Charging
  5. Commissioning, Operations, Maintenance, Inspection & Testing
  6. Hydrogen Introduction
  7. Burner Management Systems & PLC Applications


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