Industrial Explosion Protection Institute,
Northeastern University
1 Introduction
Industrial Explosion Protection Institute (IEPI), Northeastern University was founded
in 1981 by Prof. Deng Xufan. IEPI was the first institute which engaged in industrial
explosion protection research. The dust explosion laboratory was setup with help of
Prof. Eckhoff, the famous explosion expert and author of book “Dust Explosion in
Process Industries”.
IEPI is member of “Dust Explosion Sub Technical Committee, National Technical
Committee on Working Safety of Standardization Administration of China” and
member of “National Technical Committee 9 on Explosion Protected Electrical
Apparatus of Standardization Administration of China”.
2 Research
IEPI has accomplished many theoretical and industrial projects on explosion
protection, typically, as follows:
National, ministry level, and provincial projects:
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“Application of explosion reaction engineering in explosion protection of
bituminous coals”, project of Nation Science Foundation of China.
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“Classification of dust explosion characteristics”, project of the former Ministry of
Labor.
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“Explosion protection design of corn drying columns of Beijing East-suburbs
Grain Silos”, project of the former National Grain Bureau.
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“Explosion characteristics of bituminous coal”, “Explosion venting devices”,
“Spark detection system in industrial pipes”, National “Eighth . Five” Tackling Key
Project.
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“Dust explosion modeling technology”, International cooperation project
between Poland and China.
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“Explosion protection of dust collectors”, “Dust explosion modeling and
visualization”, “Active explosion venting technique”, project of Liaoning Science
Foundation
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“Explosion Protection Expert System of Grain Dust”, National “Tenth . Five”
National “Eighth . Five” Tackling Key Project.
Industrial Projects:
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“20L spherical explosion test apparatus”, Anshan Iron and Steel Company; China
University of Mining and Technology; Nanjing University of Science and
technology; Nanjing University of technology; Zhengzhou University
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“Deflagration test apparatus of gas”, Huazhiyang Company of China Shipbuilding
Industry Cooperation.
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“Explosion indices and minimum ignition energy test apparatus”, The 42th
Research Institute of China Aerospace Science and Industry Cooperation (CASIC).
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“Minimum ignition test apparatus”, Dalian division of Safety Research Institute of
Petro-China.
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“Minimum ignition temperature of dust layers and dust clouds”, Dalian division
of Safety Research Institute of Petro-China.
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“Process control and dust explosion prevention of a coal drying process“,
Aluminum Alloy Co. Ltd. of Dengfeng Electric Power Group.
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“Explosion prevention and protection design of a jet magnesium pulverization
system”, Miyou Group.
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“Explosion protection of coal pulverization process in power stations”,
Northeastern Electric Power Group.
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“Explosion prevention and protection of acetylene in a calcium carbide
desulfurizer process”, Metallurgical Institute of Northeastern University.
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“Pressure measurement system of venting disk test”, Safety System Co. Ltd. of
Shenyang Aerospace Xinguang Group.
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“Explosion prevention and protection of tonner waste disposal process”,
Shanghai Xinjinqiao Solid Waste Management Co. Ltd.
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“Explosion characteristics measurement of sulfur“, Tianjin Fire Research
Institute.
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“Explosion prevention and protection of an ABS process”, Jilin Synthetic Resin
Plant of Jilin Petro-Chemical Group.
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“Explosion indices measurement of coals”, University of Science and Technology
Beijing.
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“Minimum ignition energy measurement of FM powder”, Fumeishi (Shanghai)
Chemical Technology Co. Ltd.
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“Explosion characteristics of Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC)”, Danisco
(Zhangjiagang) Textural Ingredients Co., Ltd.
3 Products
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20L spherical explosion test apparatus.
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Test apparatus for measurement of dust minimum ignition energy.
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Test apparatus for measurement of gas minimum ignition energy.
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Test apparatus for minimum ignition temperature of dust layer.
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Test apparatus for minimum ignition temperature of dust cloud.
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Test apparatus for minimum ignition temperature of gas
4 Service
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Explosion characteristics measurement of combustible dusts and gases;
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Explosion risk assessment of industrial processes;
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Explosion prevention and protection consulting of industrial processes;
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Process control of industrial processes in hazardous areas;
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Explosion accidents analysis;
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Software development of risk assessment and environmental impact
assessment;
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Explosion prevention and regulation formulation for industrial processes
handling combustible dust and gases.
5 International cooperation
Cooperation partners:
Prof. Siegfried Randant
Forschungsgesellschaft für angewandte Systemsicherheit und Arbeitsmedizin (FSA),
Germany. In English, Research Center for Applied System Safety and Industrial
Medicine.
Prof. Pitor Wolanski, Prof. Rudolf Klemens, Prof. Andrzej Teodorczyk
Institute of Heat Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Poland
Prof. R. Eckhoff
Department of Physics, Bergen University, Norway.
Mr. Peter Macken, Group managing director
Irmaco Group, Belgium
ISMA, StuvEx, PAGG & IExT
6 Contact us
Dr. Zhong Shengjun
Box 339, Northeastern University
Industrial Explosion Protection Institute, Northeastern University
Tel: +86 24 83687757, +86 13072498962
Fax: +86 24 23906316
E-mail: zhongsj@smm.neu.edu.cn
Web: http://iepi.neu.edu.cn