Inside a Multi-Use Blast-Resistant Building for Chemical Facilities
Look inside a ChemSAFE blast-resistant building. This video highlights the features of a custom ChemSAFE BRB, including positive pressure, digital gas
July 1, 2021
Tag: Blast Resistant
What Overpressure Can A Chemical Shelter Handle: Understanding Blast Ratings
After an explosion, the sudden release of energy results in a blast wave… generally measured in overpressure…Chemical shelters…
April 8, 2021
Why Can’t We Stay Inside In A Chemical Emergency?
Yes and no. Whether you can safely stay insides during a chemical emergency or hazardous event will depend on the shelter, your environment…
February 18, 2021
How to Determine Safe Haven Duration in the Petrochemical Industry
Chemical refuge chamber or safe haven duration should be determined on a risk-based approach. How long a petrochemical shelter operates…
November 17, 2020
Petrochemical Safe Haven – The What & Why
What is a safe haven? It is a sealed environment where you can take shelter during a hazardous event when evacuation is not possible.
October 22, 2020
Why Do You Need A Chemical Safe Room?
Why do we have chemical safe rooms? At a facility, such as a chemical processing plant or industrial manufacturer…
October 15, 2020
Blast Resistant Buildings: The What And Why
A blast-resistant building (BRB) is a reinforced structure designed to reduce harm to personnel and equipment in an accidental or deliberate explosion.
September 15, 2020
Chemical Shelter Conversion Requirements and Design
How to transform a chemical Shelter-in-Place into a zero vulnerability Safe Haven. The conversion process ensuring maximum protection
September 17, 2019
Pressure Testing A Refuge Chamber For Explosions
In highly explosive environments, refuge chambers and safe havens can be adapted to withstand overpressure of up to 15 psi. A refuge chambers resistance to explosions can be determined through pressure testing.
November 29, 2018