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!!Rolf Eckhoff - Publications
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Books and special issue of international journal__
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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
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R. K. Eckhoff: ''Electrical equipment for hazardous areas (explosive atmospheres)''. Tapir Forlag,
Trondheim, Norway (1996), 160 pages. ISBN 82-519-1211-3 (In Norwegian)
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R. K. Eckhoff: ''Dust explosions in the process industries'' 3%%sup rd/% 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)
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R.K. Eckhoff: ''Explosion hazards in the process industries''. 1%%sup st/% edition, 440 pages, Gulf Publishing
Company, Houston (2005) ISBN 0-9765113-4-7. Corrected reprint of 1st edition in (2008)
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__Papers__
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About 115 papers in international and national technical/scientific journals from 1964 till today.
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__Papers from 2004 and later__
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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
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Randeberg, E. and Eckhoff, R.K.: Initiation of dust explosions by electric spark discharges
triggered by the explosive dust cloud itself, ''Proc. 5%%sup th/% 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.
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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. 5%%sup th/% 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.
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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.
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Eckhoff, R.K.: Current status and expected future trends in dust explosion research, ''J. Loss Prev.
Process Industries'' Vol.18 (2005) pp. 225-237
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Eckhoff, R.K. and Randeberg, E.: A plausible mechanism for initiation of dust explosions by
electrostatic spark discharges in industrial practice, ''VDI-Berichte 1873 &quot;Sichere Handhabung
brennbarer Stäbe&quot;'' (2005) pp. 185-197, published by VDI Wissenforum IWB GmbH, Düsseldorf,
Germany
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Eckhoff, R.K.: ''ATEX in relation to dusts. A critical evaluation'', Proc. 2nd International Industrial
Security Seminars: &quot;ATEX: A Reality&quot;, Barcelona 16-17 November 2005, Organized by
Expoquimia International Chemical Exhibition.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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: &lt;trygve@gexcon.com&gt;
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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
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Randeberg, E.&amp; Eckhoff, R.K.: Measurement of minimum ignition energies of dust clouds in the
&lt; 1 mJ region, ''J. Hazardous Materials'' Vol. 149 (2007) pp 237-244
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Eckhoff, R.K.&amp; Randeberg, E.: (2006): Electrostatic spark ignition of sensitive dust clouds of
MIE &lt; 1 mJ. Paper presented at the ''6%%sup th/% ISHPMIE'' conference in Halifax, Aug./Sept. (2006)
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Eckhoff, R.K.&amp; Randeberg, E.: (2007): Electrostatic spark ignition of sensitive dust clouds of
MIE &lt; 1 mJ. ''J. Loss Prev. Process Industries'', Vol. 20 (2007) pp. 396-401
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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. 5%%sup th/% 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
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Eckhoff, R.K.: Status and trends in dust explosion prevention and mitigation, ''Fire &amp; Safety
Magazine'', Spring (2008) published by Fire &amp; Safety Group, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 USA. Online
address: [www.fs-world.com|http://www.fs-world.com].
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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)
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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)
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Eckhoff, R.K., Olsen, W., Kleppa, O: Influence of spark discharge duration on the minimum
ignition energy of premixed propane/air, ''Proc. 7%%sup th/% 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.
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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)
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Eckhoff, R.K.: Understanding dust explosions. The role of powder science and technology, ''J.
Loss Prev''. Process Ind., Vol. 22, pp.105-116 (2009)
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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
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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)
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Eckhoff, R.K.: Inadequate treatment of dust explosions and fires in ‘ATEX’. A critical view on
resulting standards for electrical apparatus.'' Bulk Solids &amp; Powder Science &amp; Technology'',
September issue, 2009 pp. x-x
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 6%%sup th/%
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
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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
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Eckhoff, R.K.: ''A dust explosions overview''. PowerPoint presentation at the 46%%sup th/% 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.
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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.
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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
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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, 7%%sup th/% Global
Congress on Process Safety, Chicago, Ill., USA, March 13-16, 2011
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Castellanos, D., Skjold, T., Wingerden, K.van, Eckhoff, R.K.: ''Simulating dust explosion venting
through ducts''. Paper presented at 23%%sup rd/% ICDERS, Irvine, USA, July 24-29, 2011
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Henden, M.J.H., Kosinski, P., Arntzen, B.J., Eckhoff, R.K.: ''Experimental determination of MIEs
of propane/(air+ N%%sub 2/%) and ethylene/(air + N%%sub 2/%) mixtures''. Poster presented at the 10%%sup th/% International
Symposium on Fire Safety Science, University of Maryland, USA, 19-24 June 2011
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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|http://www.bulk-soilids-handling.com]
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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.
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Eckhoff, R.K.: Kritische Betrachtung der Regelungen für Elektrische Apparate. Unzureichende
Berücksichtigung von Staubexplosionen in ATEX? ''Schüttgut'' No. 7 (2011) pp.318-322
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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&amp;EC Research'', Sept.
(2011).
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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
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Henden, M.J.H., Kosinski, P., Arntzen, B.J., Olsen, W., Eckhoff, R.K.: Experimental
determination of MIEs of propane/(air + N%%sub 2/%) and ethylene/(air + N2) mixtures, ''J. Electrostatics'',
resubmitted after minor revision (2012)
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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 9%%sup th/% ISHPMIE, Cracow, Poland, 22-27 July 2012.
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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 9%%sup th/% ISHPMIE, Cracow, Poland, 22-
27 July 2012.
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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''
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