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Explosibility testing provides a basis for safe plant design, operating parameters, and handling procedures. In addition to the research and development work that MGH completes on its own products, we offer a wide range of explosibility tests designed to assist companies in identifying and mitigating costly explosion hazards. MGH's state-of-the-art testing laboratory is staffed with highly trained technicians, engineers, and combustion scientists; and tests are conducted in accordance with ASTM and CEN standards to assure proper execution and interpretation.
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MGH Explosion Protection Testing Capabilities / Services Include: |
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MGH Testing Facilities |
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Testing Services |
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MGH provide tests in both small- and large-scale explosion test vessels in accordance with applicable ASTM and CEN Standards. These test vessels are designed and constructed to provide accurate explosion protection data that is scalable to industrial equipment volumes. A full range of available tests is described here.
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In addition to a wide range of standardized explosion tests, MGH conducts specialized explosion application and equipment tests, specifically designed for the customer's unique industrial environment.
- Design and performance validation of customer-supplied equipment.
- Determine explosibility, flammability, and ignitability parameters at unique non-standard conditions.
- Validation of MGH products when applied to customer-specific operating conditions outside established performance limits.
- Active participation in the development and validation of international testing standards (ASTM, EN).
MGH's knowledgeable scientists, engineers, and technicians have experience with a wide variety of fuels, oxidants and test conditions. This extensive background strengthens our ability to develop and execute effective test plans. High-speed data acquisition and high speed digital video systems are routinely used for capturing the physical characteristics of all tests. And MGH has used all of these testing capabilities to support individual customer application requirements, as well as specific industry and professional organization needs.
When testing a complicated application regarding safety and explosion protection is required, MGH has the facilities and expertise to satisfy your needs.
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MGH Product R & D |
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Leveraging our technical expertise, MGH Laboratory scientists, combustion engineers, and technicians continually strive to develop a thorough understanding of the sciences associated with explosion phenomena through a combination of research, theoretical analysis, and empirical methods. Perhaps more importantly, we apply this research and testing to the performance of our own products.
Using this knowledge, MGH continually works toward the development of new products, advancements in our knowledge of existing products performance boundaries, and in providing conceptual approaches for future product development efforts. MGH's focus on product research and development has made us a leader in the Explosion Protection market.
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Explosion Test Lab / Equipment |
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MGH maintains a comprehensive, 3000 sq. ft. combustion and research testing facility at its corporate headquarters in Blue Springs, MO. Testing capabilities at the laboratory include dust cloud explosibility parameters, (Kst, Pmax), dust cloud ignition limits (LOC, MEC), auto-ignition temperature (MAIT), minimum ignition energy (MIE), dust layer ignition temperature (MIT), gas explosibility parameters (Kmax, Pmax, LFL, UFL, LOC) at ambient and elevated temperature/pressure, liquid auto-ignition temperature, burning velocity and burning number.
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Full Scale Testing |
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MGH also maintains a unique, 26,000 sq. ft. remote test facility for conducting large scale research, product development, and industrial application tests. At this isolated location, full scale tests can be conducted where noise is not an issue and release of flame can be done safely. Whether testing MGH explosion protection products or customer provided equipment, a wide range of tests is available, including flame propagation and isolation, explosion suppression, explosion venting, and combinations.
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| 10 m3 Test Sphere |
Explosion Vent Test |
Explosion Vent on Dust Collector |
Vented Collector w/ Isolation
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| Flame Speed Measurement |
Explosion Suppression Container Test |
Remote Test Site
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Don't just assume all is well when it comes to the protection of your vital resources. Utilize the outstanding explosion protection testing capabilities available through MGH.
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BELGIUM · BRAZIL · CANADA · FRANCE · GERMANY · INDIA · ITALY · JAPAN · MALAYSIA · SPAIN · UNITED KINGDOM · UNITED STATES |
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CBS News recently aired a segment on "The Danger of Combustible Dust" on 60 Minutes. |
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