Upper explosive limits (UEL) are the maximum concentrations of a gas or vapor in the atmosphere that is able to generate a flash or a fire in the presence of an ignition source. A gas or vapor that has a higher concentration than the upper explosive limit will not be able to burn as it will be too… View Full Term
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Process safety involves the control of hazards and risks found in inherently hazardous processes. This may include situations where incidents or failures could result in fire, explosion, chemical release, equipment malfunctions and, in the worse cases, injury or fatalities. Check in here for the latest content on equipment and process safety.
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