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¿Ya te registraste para el taller en Lima? Nuestro "Taller interactivo de modelado de peligros con EFFECTS y RISKCURVES" se está llenando rápidamente, y quedan pocas plazas disponibles. 🗓️ 15 de mayo de 2026 ⏱️ 09:00 – 16:00 📍 Lima, Perú 💶 Gratuito Durante la sesión, trabajaremos de forma práctica cómo aplicar el modelado de consecuencias y el análisis cuantitativo de riesgos en escenarios reales. Es una buena oportunidad para entender cómo estas herramientas pueden apoyar decisiones en seguridad de procesos. Veremos temas como: ✔︎ Modelado de fugas, dispersión, incendios y explosiones ✔︎ Evaluación del riesgo individual y social ✔︎ Aplicación de medidas de mitigación ✔︎ Uso práctico de EFFECTS y RISKCURVES Si estabas pensando en participar, este es un buen momento para asegurar tu lugar. 👉 Revisa la agenda completa y regístrate aquí: https://lnkd.in/eRpdjiHy #processsafety #seguridaddeprocesos #qra #gestiónderiesgos #ingeniería #energía HIM PROYECTOS Y CONSULTORIAS SAC Sonia Ruiz Pérez Cesar M.

Experience is valuable, but it has its limits. In many facilities, dust is handled every day without incident. Over time, that can create a sense of familiarity. And with it, assumptions about safety. The challenge is that combustible dust hazards aren’t always visible. The risk depends on factors such as particle size, dispersion, oxidiser, confinement, and ignition sources. And these aren’t always obvious during normal operations. Without testing, you’re relying on experience rather than evidence. Testing gives you the data to understand: ✔︎ Whether your dust can ignite ✔︎ How sensitive it is to ignition ✔︎ What conditions increase the risk ✔︎ How severe an explosion could be This forms the basis for a meaningful Dust Hazard Analysis and helps ensure your safety measures are aligned with the actual risk. At Gexcon, we support combustible dust testing using recognised methods, and help you interpret the results in a way that’s useful for real decisions. 👉 Learn more about Gexcon's combustible dust testing solutions: https://lnkd.in/eCif5Fmk Or contact info@gexcon.com #processsafety #combustibledust #dustexplosion #industrialsafety #safetyengineering #explosionprotection #dusthazardanalysis

Pressed for time and finding live training sessions hard to fit into your schedule, but still want to improve how you use the EFFECTS consequence modelling tool? The 𝗘𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗦 𝗲-𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, offering a more flexible way to build competence in consequence modelling. The course is designed to fit around your day-to-day work, giving you the freedom to: ✔︎ Work through the course at a time that suits you ✔︎ Go back to topics whenever you need a refresher ✔︎ Prioritise the areas most relevant to your work ✔︎ Develop your understanding progressively With a combination of short modules, practical demonstrations, and exercises, the programme focuses on helping you apply EFFECTS effectively in real project work. Whether you are new to the tool or looking to strengthen your existing knowledge, the course supports a more consistent and confident approach to modelling. Take a look at the video for a quick overview.   👉 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗘𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗦 𝗲-𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/eRvJiGE8   If you have any questions, feel free to contact effects@gexcon.com #processsafety #safetyengineering #consequencemodelling #effects #training #elearning #safetycourse #safetytraining

Passive fire protection plays a critical role in protecting people and assets by buying time for shutdown, evacuation, and response. But only if it performs as expected. Through testing, you can validate performance and reduce uncertainty before it becomes a problem. Learn how we can support your testing needs: https://lnkd.in/eGrirGyW Or get in touch if you’d like to discuss your requirements. 📩 info@gexcon.com #passivefireprotection #pfp #pfptesting #firetesting #firesafety #firesafetyengineering #processsafety

Estamos encantados de anunciar que Gexcon, en colaboración con HIM PROYECTOS Y CONSULTORIAS SAC (HIMSAC), organizará un taller interactivo gratuito sobre modelado de peligros con EFFECTS y RISKCURVES en Lima. 🗓️ 15 de mayo de 2026 ⏱️ 09:00 – 16:00 📍 Lima, Perú 💶 Gratuito (cupos limitados) Durante esta sesión, los participantes obtendrán una introducción práctica al modelado de consecuencias y al análisis cuantitativo de riesgos (QRA), combinando fundamentos técnicos con demostraciones en vivo y ejercicios aplicados. A lo largo del taller, se explorará cómo la simulación de consecuencias puede apoyar la evaluación de riesgos y la toma de decisiones en seguridad de procesos, incluyendo: ✔︎ Modelado de fugas, dispersión, incendios y explosiones ✔︎ Evaluación del riesgo mediante métricas como el riesgo individual y el riesgo social ✔︎ Aplicación de medidas de mitigación y apoyo al diseño seguro de instalaciones ✔︎ Uso de herramientas como EFFECTS y RISKCURVES en casos prácticos Las vacantes son limitadas y se asignan por orden de inscripción. 👉 Consulta la agenda completa y reserva tu lugar: https://lnkd.in/eRpdjiHy     #processsafety #seguridaddeprocesos #qra #gestiónderiesgos #ingeniería #energía Sonia Ruiz Pérez Cesar M.

𝗛𝗔𝗭𝗢𝗣 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 - 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. IEC 61882 provides a structured, systematic approach to identifying hazards and operability issues, helping teams improve consistency, strengthen collaboration, and support effective risk reduction across projects. But a standard is only as effective as its application. From defining scope and selecting the right team to identifying deviations and tracking actions, a well-executed HAZOP can make the difference between compliance and real risk insight. 👉 𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗜𝗘𝗖 𝟲𝟭𝟴𝟴𝟮 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲𝘀 𝗛𝗔𝗭𝗢𝗣 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲. Need support with your next HAZOP? 📩 info@gexcon.com 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eSMXhwUG #ProcessSafety #HAZOP #RiskManagement #Engineering #SafetyStandards #Gexcon

CO₂ isn’t classified as toxic. It isn’t flammable. 𝘚𝘰... 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘬? 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘅. From invisible accumulation to unpredictable behaviour under pressure, CO₂ hazards can develop quietly - and escalate fast. Our latest Hidden Hazard Series breaks down the risks across the full CCUS chain 👇 🔗 Learn more on our website: https://lnkd.in/eQSy4bhz 📩 info@gexcon.com #CCUS #SafetyFirst #ProcessSafety #CarbonCapture #Energy

In the event of an LNG jet fire, thermal radiation can quickly escalate risks to nearby equipment and infrastructure. 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗮𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱? This is where consequence modelling can support smarter decision-making.   In the PDF below, we show 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹 helps you: ✔︎ Evaluate barrier effectiveness under realistic jet fire scenarios ✔︎ Understand changes in thermal radiation with and without barriers ✔︎ Test different configurations to support layout and fire protection strategies ✔︎ Perform sensitivity checks to ensure reliable performance under varying conditions   These capabilities provide valuable insight for decision-making and, where needed, support further analysis at a higher level of detail.   👉 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗗: https://lnkd.in/dN_bPcdf   📩 Or contact our team at fred@gexcon.com #processsafety #lng #lngsafety #firesafety #consequencemodelling

We’re wrapping up our final day at the 𝟮𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 in Houston, US! Over the past few days, our team had the opportunity to deliver a range of 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, including: 💡 Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Failures: Understanding the Hazards to Ensure Safer Design 💡 Recent Advances in the Effectiveness of Water Curtains as a Protective Barrier Against Accidental Releases of Flammable and Toxic Substances 💡 Pushing the Limits: Guidelines for CFD Modeling of Catastrophic Spills with Far-Field Impact 💡 Revisiting the 2004 Skikda Explosion – Lessons Learned from Management of Change Failures 💡 Avoiding Pitfalls When Determining Self-Accelerating Polymerization Reactions at the Lab Scale 💡 Hazards of Auto-Polymerization and Thermal Runaway during Transportation – Investigation Findings and Lessons Learned from the 2012 MSC Flaminia Explosion and Fire 💡 When Metal and Water Don’t Mix: Lessons Learned from Hazardous Waste Disposal of Ultra-Fine Metals 💡 Compressed Natural Gas Safety: Investigation Findings and Lessons Learned from an Explosion in a CNG Vehicle Assembly Facility 💡 Simulation of Ammonia Dispersion Mitigation by Water Curtains Using a Lagrangian Particle Model in FLACS 💡 Failure to Recognise Hazardous Change: Investigation Findings and Lessons Learned from a Fatal Fire at a Processing Plant It’s been great to connect with industry professionals, exchange knowledge, and discuss practical challenges in process safety. A big thank you to the organisers, everyone who attended our presentations and connected with us, as well as our colleagues at Gexcon. Your contributions made the discussions insightful and engaging. 👉 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱, 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼@𝗴𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗼𝗻.𝗰𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. We look forward to furthering these discussions and supporting safer decision-making across the industry. #processsafety #gcps #aiche #consequencemodelling #industrialsafety #incidentinvestigation #lngsafety #batterysafety #ammoniasafety AIChE - American Institute of Chemical Engineers

How do you know if your dust is safe? Dust doesn’t always appear to be an explosion hazard. But under the right conditions, it can be. You might think: “We’ve handled this material for years” “We’ve never had an incident” “It’s probably not explosive” But these are only assumptions. Don’t wait for an accident to prove otherwise. Testing gives you the data you need to understand the risk: ✔︎ Can your dust ignite? ✔︎ How sensitive it is to ignition? ✔︎ What conditions are needed for ignition? ✔︎ How severe could an explosion be? This data forms the basis for your Dust Hazard Analysis, process and design optimisation, as well as safety measures. At Gexcon, we support this step with recognised testing methods and practical guidance, so you can move forward with actual data. 👉 Learn more about Gexcon's combustible dust testing solutions: https://lnkd.in/eCif5Fmk Or contact info@gexcon.com #processsafety #combustibledust #dustexplosion #industrialsafety #safetyengineering #explosionprotection #dusthazardanalysis