Consultant for Explosion Modeling

[KernOily]

Hi guys. Can anybody recommend a consultant that can do process plant explosion modeling? I already did a Google search; now I'm looking for recommendations that anyone might have for a consultant they know of.

Thanks guys! Pete

 

[EmmanuelTop]

Try GEXCON at

http://www.gexcon.com/

- they are absolute experts in this field.


Dejan IVANOVIC
Process Engineer, MSChE

 

[KernOily]

Awesome. Thanks very much Dejan! Pete

 

[sshep]

We recently used BAKER ENGINEERING AND RISK CONSULTANTS, INC. for a bunch of this type modeling for a new USA gulf coast chemicals complex. They seemed competent.
best wishes,
sshep

 

[KernOily]

Thanks sshep!

 

[gcastan]

If you want to do preliminary explosion modeling you can use the DNV PHAST software, I can help you on that.
If you want to see a more detailed information such as how barriers affect gas expansions, you would need software like FLACS, and again, I understand GEXCON is quite good on this kind of modeling.

Gabriel Castaneda, P.E.

http://www.gabcheminc.com

 

[Latexman]

I know Dave Kirby with Baker, if he's still there. It's been a few years. He is/was very knowledgeable on anything to do with explosions. Another reference is Laurence Britton. He was a process safety consultant. Not sure where he is now.

Good luck,
Latexman

To a ChE, the glass is always full - 1/2 air and 1/2 water.

 

[KernOily]

Thanks for the replies guys! I appreciate the information and leads. Thanks! Pete