The dust explosion pentagon is a well-known model for understanding the factors that contribute to dust fire, flash fire, and explosion incidents. Among its elements, the control of ignition sources – ...

Are we one step closer to harnessing the power of nuclear fusion? We very may well be. Scientists at National Ignition Facility (NIF), operated by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, have had a ...

As wildfires across the U.S. become more destructive and frequent, utility infrastructure is under increasing scrutiny. In many recent cases, aging poles and power lines have been identified as ...

If your manufacturing or production processes generate airborne particles, you (should) know that handling combustible dust is a challenging responsibility. However, you can implement effective ...

LOS ANGELES — Investigators are considering an array of possible ignition sources for the huge fires that have killed at least 24 people and destroyed thousands of homes and businesses in the Los ...