Wood Pellet Association of Canada Schedules Rotary Drum Dryer Safety Webinar
The Wood Pellet Association of Canada is hosting a free online webinar on October 27, 2026, targeting fire and explosion risks in wood pellet production facilities, Canadian Biomass Magazine reported. PST and 1 p.m. EST via Zoom, focusing specifically on rotary drum dryer safety as an integrated system rather than standalone equipment.
Industry experts Hamid Rezaei and Jeff Johnston, vice-president of technical operations for Drax Group Canada, will lead the training. Incident investigations across the sector demonstrate that dryer-related fires and explosions frequently involve the entire drying line. That broader system includes furnaces, ducts, cyclones, induced-draft fans, and quench systems.
Managing High-Risk Operating Phases and Integrated System Safety
Safer operations depend on understanding how individual components work together and ensuring safety barriers remain functional and continuously verified.
The curriculum is designed for professionals working in operations, maintenance, engineering, and process safety. Attendees will explore practical strategies to improve operational resilience through targeted training, safety drills, explosion mitigation, and proactive risk management across the entire production facility.
Wood Pellet Association of Canada hosts October webinar
- Host: Wood Pellet Association of Canada
- Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
- Time: 10 a.m. PST / 1 p.m. EST
- Duration: 1.5 hours
- Location: Online via Zoom
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2026 Dryer Safety Session
Who should attend the Wood Pellet Association of Canada webinar?
The session is tailored for professionals working in operations, maintenance, engineering, and process safety within wood pellet production facilities.
What specific equipment and components are covered in the training?
While focusing primarily on rotary drum dryers, the session covers the entire drying line, including furnaces, ducts, cyclones, induced-draft fans, and quench systems.
How can interested professionals register for the event?
Registration for the free 1.5-hour online session is available through Zoom on the official Wood Pellet Association of Canada event page.
Worth a look