Webinar: Analysis of Deflagration Isolation in Wood Pellet Production for Safer Operation

On July 18, 2022, the Wood Pellet Association of Canada (WPAC) in collaboration with Dalhousie University, BC Forest Safety Council and Canadian Biomass magazine hosted a webinar. Organized by the WPAC Safety Committee, the focus of the webinar was the technical study Analysis of Deflagration Isolation in Wood Pellet Production for Safer Operation. The project was completed by Kayleigh Rayner Brown, P.Eng., director of Obex Risk Ltd., and involved extensive contributions from WPAC producers, engineering consultants and safety experts, as well as independent research and development. Funding for the project was provided by Dalhousie University, arranged by Dr. Paul Amyotte.