Posts by WHA International Inc
Battery Safety Insights with Nic Linley, Electrical Engineer
Battery technology continues to evolve rapidly in the 21st Century, powering an expanding array of devices and applications. As with any growing technology, this progress comes with new safety challenges.…
Read MoreOxygen Cylinder Filling System Fire Case Study
Oxygen cylinders and pressure systems quietly hold enormous amounts of energy. When things go wrong, the results are anything but quiet. In the presence of “enriched” oxygen, even “fireproof” materials…
Read MoreNonmetals Oxygen Compatibility Requirements: Guide to CGA/EIGA Compliance
The Compressed Gas Association (CGA) and European Industrial Gases Association (EIGA) have harmonized key documents providing guidance and requirements for nonmetals in industrial oxygen systems: These publications outline suggested criteria…
Read MoreWHA Launches Oxygen Equipment Supplier Certification Program
Ignition and combustion hazards are present in almost all oxygen and oxygen-enriched systems, and catastrophic fires have occurred in nearly every industry that uses oxygen. Oxygen fire risk mitigation relies…
Read MoreHydrogen Embrittlement: Hazards and Mitigation Strategies
Hydrogen embrittlement (HE) is a critical concern in industries utilizing hydrogen, posing significant safety concerns if not adequately addressed. Incompatible materials can lead to leaks and hydrogen fires or explosions.…
Read MoreAdvancing Large-Scale Electrolyzer Safety
Electrolyzer safety is becoming increasingly important as the industry undergoes significant change to meet the growing demand for hydrogen production at scale. Several notable examples of new large-scale electrolyzer projects…
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