explosives analysis Articles
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Automated screening of explosives in soil samples by online SFE-SFC-MS
There are a large number of explosives-contaminated sites in the US, Europe, and Asia. High levels of explosives in soil can threaten the health of humans, livestock, and wildlife. A number of remediation efforts are underway, which require the analysis of explosives in soil samples. Recently, a new technique was introduced that allows the automated supercritical fluid extraction and SFC ...
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Facility siting changes for process plant buildings in the works
Facility siting identifies hazards that may affect process plant buildings, assesses the potential consequences and leads to the development of a means to manage the risks of these hazards. In short, it is a procedure to make sure process building siting (location, construction and function) is appropriate based on the known hazards (toxic, fire andexplosion) at the facility.Past incidents at ...
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Uptick Newswire Hosts Bob Goldstein of US Nuclear Corp. on “Stock Day” Podcast
PHOENIX, June 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bob Goldstein, CEO of US Nuclear Corp (OTC Pink:UCLE) (“US Nuclear,” “the company”) was recently interviewed by Everett Jolly on the Uptick Newswire “Stock Day” Podcast. The company has recently put out multiple releases about ongoing projects, and shared some details with “Stock Day” listeners. UCLE ...
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Forensic engineering applied to the analysis of a gas explosion in a residential building
Present paper deals with the identification of the cause of an explosion in a hollow space positioned below a residential building as the result of welding operations. On field investigation clearly demonstrated that the explosion was due to the ignition of a flammable atmosphere in the basement of the building. Along the trial two hypotheses were brought to the judge: (a) explosion of an ...
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Dynamic analysis of glass curtain walls with protective films subjected to blast loading
Recent terrorist events have underscored the importance of designing glass curtain walls as engineered systems. Glass panels which shatter in the explosion produce high velocity fragments, the cause of majority of injuries in such incidents. Glass curtain walls with protective films have proven to be well suited for use in glazing systems that resist blast loading. The rectangular glass plates ...
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The Role of Analysing Gas in 3D Metal Printing
In the realm of modern manufacturing, 3D metal printing has emerged as a ground-breaking technology, enabling the creation of intricate and robust metal parts. This revolutionary process has found applications across industries, from aerospace to healthcare. Amidst the marvels of 3D metal printing, one often overlooked aspect plays a pivotal role in achieving impeccable print quality and ...
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A Cost-Effective Approach to Explosion Consequence Modeling
Failure to identify and mitigate explosion hazards is a persistent cause of industrial accidents, impacting sites ranging from fertilizer storage facilities to refineries. While some explosion consequence assessments are performed to comply with regulatory requirements or industry-specific process safety standards, in many cases the potential for loss of life and property damage is overlooked ...
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12,000 U.S. schools are within a mile of a hazardous chemical facility. What should we do about that?
In the absence of a federal U.S. policy for schools located near potentially dangerous sites, community activists search for safer solutions. On April 17, 2013, an explosion and fire at the West Fertilizer Company plant in West, Texas, killed 15 people and injured hundreds. It also destroyed more than 150 buildings around the plant. Among these were the West Intermediate School for 4th and 5th ...
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