A leading manufacturer and designer of battery electric vehicles, stationary Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and solar panels requested dust testing on silicon powder. This testing was critical to understand the potential hazards and ensure safe handling of this material across their diverse product lines. With these characteristics understood, specific preventions and protections could then be chosen.
Our partner ioKinetic conducted a comprehensive series of dust characterization tests to obtain detailed characteristics of silicon powder. The data was meticulously recorded and presented in a clear, organized table to ensure the information is self-explanatory. We also included photographic documentation of the experiments for the client's direct observation, assuring full transparency and offering a thorough explanation of the testing process and results.
The ioKinetic team was able to deliver the reporting in a timely and efficient manner by using our hazard assessment documentation software Process Safety Office® PSMPro™.
ioKinetic first analyzed the particle size and moisture content of the silicon powder, foundational data for understanding its behavior. Next, a series of tests rigorously investigated the powder's explosive properties, including the energy released during an explosion and the ignition temperature. The results were compiled into a comprehensive report, providing the client with crucial insights into the characteristics and potential hazards of their silicon powder.
This in-depth characterization gave the client a clear and accurate understanding of the potential dangers of their silicon powder. Armed with this vital information, they could implement effective handling procedures and create a significantly safer work environment for their employees, mitigating the risks associated with dust explosions while ensuring compliance.