Dust Explosion

Gexcon provides impartial and transparent scientific insights to uncover the complexities of dust explosion incidents.

Understand and prevent dust explosion-related incidents.

Accidental dust explosions can cause substantial damage, with minor incidents potentially escalating into major accidents.

Effective prevention and mitigation demand a comprehensive understanding of dust explosion dynamics and the ability to translate this knowledge into practical safety measures.

Gexcon's dust explosion experts are here to provide our assistance.

Experts in dust explosion dynamics

For over 40 years, Gexcon has applied our technical insights and extensive experience to help our clients navigate the complexities of dust explosion incidents. 


Our interdisciplinary team collaborates to assist you in comprehending the root causes of your problem and in making well-informed decisions.


We offer investigation, evidence inspection, accident reconstruction and modelling, and testing, all geared towards aiding clients in preventing future occurrences.


Our experts proficiently apply fundamental scientific principles to dust explosion investigations, aligning with the guidelines specified in NFPA 921 (Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations).


Moreover, by employing advanced investigative methods and tools, such as FLACS CFD consequence modelling tool, we produce actionable results and recommendations that are easily understood.

Simulating dust explosion with FLACS

Types of investigations

Dust explosion root cause analysis.


Equipment or system failure analysis.


Post-accident dust explosion investigation.


Residential, commercial, and industrial fires and explosions.


Ignition mechanisms and combustion chemistry.


Dust explosion modelling and reconstruction using advanced tools, including FLACS, photogrammetry, video and image analysis, and three-dimensional computer animation.


Dust explosion expert witness.

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