Rolf Eckhoff - Publications#

Books and special issue of international journal

R. K. Eckhoff (Guest Editor): Safety on offshore process installations: North Sea. Special issue (Vol. 7, No. 4, July 1994) of Journ. Loss Prev. Process Ind., Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford, UK

R. K. Eckhoff: Electrical equipment for hazardous areas (explosive atmospheres). Tapir Forlag, Trondheim, Norway (1996), 160 pages. ISBN 82-519-1211-3 (In Norwegian)

R. K. Eckhoff: Dust explosions in the process industries 3rd edition, 720 pages, Gulf Professional Publishing/Elsevier, Boston (2003) ISBN 0-7506-7602-7. (First and second editions published by Butterworth-Heinemann, UK in 1991 and 1997)

R.K. Eckhoff: Explosion hazards in the process industries. 1st edition, 440 pages, Gulf Publishing Company, Houston (2005) ISBN 0-9765113-4-7. Corrected reprint of 1st edition in (2008)



Papers

About 115 papers in international and national technical/scientific journals from 1964 till today.

Papers from 2004 and later

Eckhoff, R.K.: Partial inerting – an additional degree of freedom in dust explosion protection, J. Loss Prev. Process Industries Vol.17 (2004) pp. 187-193

Randeberg, E. and Eckhoff, R.K.: Initiation of dust explosions by electric spark discharges triggered by the explosive dust cloud itself, Proc. 5th Internat. Symp. Hazards, Prevention and Mitigation of Industrial Explosions, Cracow, Poland, 11-14 Oct (2004) pp.87-97, published by Central Mining Institute, Katowice, Poland.

Skjold, T., Arntzen, B.J., Hansen. O.R., Storvik, I., Eckhoff, R.K., Simulation of dust explosions in complex geometries with experimental input from standardized tests, Proc. 5th Internat. Symp. Hazards, Prevention and Mitigation of Industrial Explosions, Cracow, Poland, 11-14 Oct (2004) pp.199-208, published by Central Mining Institute, Katowice, Poland.

Eckhoff, R.K.: Current status and expected future trends in dust explosion research, Invited keynote review paper given at the International Conference on the Bhopal Tragedy and its Effects on Process Safety, 1-3 December 2004, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur, India.

Eckhoff, R.K.: Current status and expected future trends in dust explosion research, J. Loss Prev. Process Industries Vol.18 (2005) pp. 225-237

Eckhoff, R.K. and Randeberg, E.: A plausible mechanism for initiation of dust explosions by electrostatic spark discharges in industrial practice, VDI-Berichte 1873 "Sichere Handhabung brennbarer Stäbe" (2005) pp. 185-197, published by VDI Wissenforum IWB GmbH, Düsseldorf, Germany

Eckhoff, R.K.: ATEX in relation to dusts. A critical evaluation, Proc. 2nd International Industrial Security Seminars: "ATEX: A Reality", Barcelona 16-17 November 2005, Organized by Expoquimia International Chemical Exhibition.

Randeberg, E. and Eckhoff, R.K.: Initiation of dust explosions by electric spark discharges triggered by the explosive dust cloud itself. J. Loss Prev. Process Industries Vol. 19 (2006) pp. 154- 160

Randeberg, E., Olsen, W., Eckhoff, R.K.: A new method for generation of synchronized capacitive sparks of low energy J. Electrostatics, Vol. 64 (2006) pp. 263-272

Skjold, T., Arntzen, B.J., Hansen, O.R., Storvik, I., Eckhoff, R.K.: Simulating dust explosions with the first version of DESC, Trans IChemE, Part B, March (2005) Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 83 (B2) pp. 151-160

Skjold, T., Arntzen, B.J., Hansen, O.R., Storvik, I., Eckhoff, R.K.: Simulation of dust explosions in complex geometries with experimental input from standardized tests, J. Loss Prev. Process Industries, Vol. 19 (2006) pp. 210-217

Skjold, T., Pu, Y.K., Arntzen, B.J., Hansen, O.R., Taraldset, O.J., Storvik, I.E., Eckhoff, R.K.: Simulating the influence of obstacles on accelerating dust and gas flames. Conference paper (2006). Corresponding author: <trygve@gexcon.com>

Eckhoff, R.K.: Differences and similarities of gas and dust explosions: A critical evaluation of the European 'Atex' directives in relation to dusts, J. Loss Prev. Process Industries, Vol.19 (2006) pp. 553-560

Randeberg, E.& Eckhoff, R.K.: Measurement of minimum ignition energies of dust clouds in the < 1 mJ region, J. Hazardous Materials Vol. 149 (2007) pp 237-244

Eckhoff, R.K.& Randeberg, E.: (2006): Electrostatic spark ignition of sensitive dust clouds of MIE < 1 mJ. Paper presented at the 6th ISHPMIE conference in Halifax, Aug./Sept. (2006)

Eckhoff, R.K.& Randeberg, E.: (2007): Electrostatic spark ignition of sensitive dust clouds of MIE < 1 mJ. J. Loss Prev. Process Industries, Vol. 20 (2007) pp. 396-401

Skjold, T., Eckhoff, R.K., Arntzen, B.J., Lebecki, K., Dyduch, Z., Klemens, R., Zydak, P.: Simplified modelling of explosion propagation by dust lifting in coal mines, Proc. 5th Int. Seminar on Fire and explosion hazards, April 23-27 (2007) pp. 302-313, Edinburgh, UK. Published by School of engineering and electronics, The university of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH93JL

Eckhoff, R.K.: Status and trends in dust explosion prevention and mitigation, Fire & Safety Magazine, Spring (2008) published by Fire & Safety Group, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 USA. Online address: www.fs-world.com.

Skjold, T., Wingerden, K. van, Hansen, O., Eckhoff, R.K.: Modelling of vented dust explosions. Empirical foundation and prospects for future validation of CFD codes. Proc. Hazards XX, Manchester, UK, April 15-17 (2008)

Eckhoff, R.K.: Understanding dust explosions. The role of powder science and technology. Key note paper given at RelPowFlo IV, Tromsö, Norway, June 10-12 (2008)

Eckhoff, R.K., Olsen, W., Kleppa, O: Influence of spark discharge duration on the minimum ignition energy of premixed propane/air, Proc. 7th ISHPMIE, St. Petersburg, July 7-11 (2008) Volume I, pp. 44-53. Published by prof. Sergey Frolov, N.N. Semenov institute of chemical physics, Russian academy of science, Moscow.

Eckhoff, R.K.: Venteo de explosions de polvo en equipos de proceso, selected paper in the book 40 Años de Ingeniería Química, pp. 40-57, publ. by Reed Business Information, SAU, Madrid (2008)

Eckhoff, R.K.: Understanding dust explosions. The role of powder science and technology, J. Loss Prev. Process Ind., Vol. 22, pp.105-116 (2009)

Eckhoff, R.K.: Dust explosion prevention and mitigation. Status and developments in basic knowledge and practical applications. Internat. J. Chemical Engineering, Review paper, Article ID 569825, 12 pages, Hindawi Oubishing Corporation (2009). Doi:10.1155/2009/569825

Eckhoff, R.K.: Understanding dust explosions. The role of powder science and technology, Bulk Solids Handling, Vol. 29 (2009) No. 2 pp. 90-102, published by Vogel Transtech Publications, Germany. (This is a reprint of the paper with the same title in J. Loss Prev. Process Ind., Vol. 22, pp.105-116, 2009, listed above)

Eckhoff, R.K.: Inadequate treatment of dust explosions and fires in ‘ATEX’. A critical view on resulting standards for electrical apparatus. Bulk Solids & Powder Science & Technology, September issue, 2009 pp. x-x

Skjold, T., Wingerden, K. van, Eckhoff, R.K.: Application and modelling of active mitigation systems for dust explosion protection: Historical perspective and prospects for design optimalization based on CDF simulations. Presented at Hazards XXI, 10-12 Nov. 2009, Weston Building, Manchester, UK

Eckhoff, R.K.: Guest editorial: Understanding dust explosions: the role of powder science and technology, Powder and Bulk Engineering International, Volume 2, Number 6, November 2009, pp.3-4

Eckhoff, R.K: Guest editorial: A dust explosion mitigation approach for the future: numerical modeling. Powder and Bulk Engineering International, Volume 3, Number 1, January 2010, pp. 3-4

Eckhoff, R.K. and Olsen, W.: A new method for generation of synchronised capacitive sparks of low energies. Reconsideration of previously published findings. J. Electrostatics, Volume 68 (2010) pp. 73-78

Amyotte, P. R. and Eckhoff, R.K.: Dust explosion causation, prevention and mitigation. An overview. Resource article in J. Chemical Health and Safety Jan./Feb. (2010) pp. 15-28

Eckhoff, R.K., Ngo, M., Olsen, W.: On the minimum ignition energy (MIE) for propane/air. J. Hazardous Materials, Volume 175 (2010) pp. 293-297

Opsvik, H.E.Z., Grov, A., Eckhoff, R.K.: MESG for propane/air in standard circular-flange experiments. Influence of sandblasting and corrosion of flame gap surfaces. Proceedings of 6th Intenat. Seminar on Fire and Explosion Hazards, Leeds, UK, April 11-16, 2010 , pp. 936-945. Published by Research Publishing, Singapore (2011). ISBN-13:978-981-08-7724-8

Grov, A, Opsvik, H.E.Z., Eckhoff, R.K.: Effects of various kinds of damage of flame gap surfaces in flameproof apparatus on flame gap efficiency. Paper accepted for presentation at 8th International Symposium on Hazards, Prevention, and Mitigation of Industrial Explosions (8th ISHPMIE), Keio University, Hiyoshi Campus 4-1-1 Hiyoshi, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 223-8521, September 2010

Eckhoff, R.K.: A dust explosions overview. PowerPoint presentation at the 46th UKELG One-day discussion meeting on “Causes, severity and mitigation of aerosol and particulate explosions”, Imperial College, London, 22 September 2010. pdf version obtainable from author.

Eckhoff, R.K.: Are enhanced dust explosion hazards to be foreseen in production, processing and handling of powders consisting of nano-size particles ? Review paper presented at The International Conference on Safe Production and Use of Nano-Materials, Minatec, Grenoble, France, November 16-18, 2010. Published in Journal of Physics: Conference Series, Vol. 304 (2011) 012075, IOP Publishing Ltd.

Grov, A, Opsvik, H.E.Z., Eckhoff, R.K.: Effects of various kinds of damage of flame gap surfaces in flameproof apparatus on flame gap efficiency. Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries, Vol. 24 (2011) pp. 552-557

Wingerden, K. van, Hesby, I., Eckhoff, R.K.: Ignition of dust layers by mechanical sparks. Paper presented at the American Institute for Chemical Engineers, 2011 Spring Meeting, 7th Global Congress on Process Safety, Chicago, Ill., USA, March 13-16, 2011

Castellanos, D., Skjold, T., Wingerden, K.van, Eckhoff, R.K.: Simulating dust explosion venting through ducts. Paper presented at 23rd ICDERS, Irvine, USA, July 24-29, 2011

Henden, M.J.H., Kosinski, P., Arntzen, B.J., Eckhoff, R.K.: Experimental determination of MIEs of propane/(air+ N2) and ethylene/(air + N2) mixtures. Poster presented at the 10th International Symposium on Fire Safety Science, University of Maryland, USA, 19-24 June 2011

Eckhoff, R.K.: Inadequate treatment of dust explosions in Atex? A critical view on resulting standards for electrical apparatus. Bulk Solids Handling, No.6, 2011, pp-2-5. Extended version accessible in the Whitepaper section of www.bulk-soilids-handling.com

Solheim, F., Arntzen B.J., Eckhoff, R.K.: Effect of rusting and mechanical damage of gap surfaces on efficiency of flame gaps in flameproof electrical equipment. Process Safety and Environmental Protection (2012). Corrected proof in press. Available online October 2011.

Eckhoff, R.K.: Kritische Betrachtung der Regelungen für Elektrische Apparate. Unzureichende Berücksichtigung von Staubexplosionen in ATEX? Schüttgut No. 7 (2011) pp.318-322

Worsfold, S.M., Amyotte, P.R., Khan, F.I., Dasdidar, A.G., Eckhoff, R.K.: A review of the explosibility of non-traditional dusts. Paper accepted for publication in I&EC Research, Sept. (2011).

Eckhoff, R.K.: Does the dust explosion risk increase when moving from μm-particle powders to powders of nm-particles? Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries Vol. 25 (2012) pp. 448-459

Henden, M.J.H., Kosinski, P., Arntzen, B.J., Olsen, W., Eckhoff, R.K.: Experimental determination of MIEs of propane/(air + N2) and ethylene/(air + N2) mixtures, J. Electrostatics, resubmitted after minor revision (2012)

Eckhoff, R.K., Arntzen, B.J., Opsvik, H.E.Z., Grov, A. and Solheim, F.: Does mechanical damage and rusting of flame gap surfaces in flameproof electrical apparatus reduce gap performance? Paper to be presented at the 9th ISHPMIE, Cracow, Poland, 22-27 July 2012.

Eckhoff, R.K.: Influence of dispersibility and coagulation on the dust explosion risk presented by powders consisting of nm-particles. Paper to be presented at the 9th ISHPMIE, Cracow, Poland, 22- 27 July 2012.

Eckhoff, K. and Eckhoff, R.K.: Gas tight enclosures – an unexplored safe and cost effective alternative method for enclosing potential electrical ignition sources for use in areas containing explosive gas atmospheres. Paper in preparation to be submitted to a suitable journal e.g. Oil and Gas Journal