List of industries

The Institute's offer is addressed to practically all industrial sectors, since the hazards of explosive atmosphere occur in many processes and activities.

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  Chemical industry - Flammable gases, liquids and solids are converted and manufactured in many different processes in the chemical industry. These processes may result in the formation of explosive mixtures.

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  Landfilling and civil engineering - In landfills, flammable waste gases may be present. Complex technical arrangements are necessary to avoid uncontrolled gas emissions and the possible risk of ignition. Flammable gases from various sources can accumulate in tunnels, basements with poor air circulation, etc.

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  Power generation companies - pieces of coal that are not explosive, in combination with air, can be converted during transport, grinding or drying into coal dust to form an explosive dust/air mixture.

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  Gas suppliers - explosive gas/air mixtures may be formed during natural gas releases, e.g. as a result of a spill.

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  Wood processing industry - wood dust is generated during wood processing. It can promote the formation of explosive dust/air mixtures, e.g. in filters or silos.

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  Spray painting activities - excessive spraying at spray painting stations and the release of solvent vapour may cause an explosive atmosphere when combined with air.

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  Agriculture - biogas plants are used on certain agricultural holdings. Explosive biogas/air mixtures may be formed during the release of natural gas, e.g. by leakage.

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  Food and feed industries - explosive dusts can be generated during the transport and storage of grain, sugar, etc. If they are released and collected as a result of filtering, an explosive atmosphere may occur in the filter.

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  Pharmaceutical industry - alcohols are often used as solvents in the production of pharmaceutical products. Factors and auxiliary materials which cause dust explosions, such as lactose, may also be used.

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  Refineries - all hydrocarbons processed in refineries are flammable and, depending on their ignition temperature, may create explosive atmospheres even at ambient temperature. The area surrounding the processing plant is generally considered to be a place where explosive atmospheres may occur.

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  Waste disposal companies - During wastewater treatment, plants produce gases that can promote the formation of explosive gas-air mixtures.
  
  Recycling activities - The treatment of waste for recycling purposes may cause a risk of explosion, e.g. from cans or other containers containing flammable gases and/or liquids that have not been completely emptied or from paper or plastic dust.

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  Metalworking - When machining parts manufactured from metals, explosive metal dusts may be generated during surface treatment (grinding). This is especially true for light metals. The mentioned metal dusts may cause an explosion hazard in the dust collectors.