Explosion Research Cooperative

The Explosion Research Cooperative (formerly known as the Technology Cooperative), is a joint industry research program organized by Baker Engineering and Risk Consultants, Inc. (BakerRisk) in 1993. The Cooperative program is funded by chemical, petrochemical and refining companies interested in understanding and predicting explosion hazards and their consequences on buildings, process equipment and people, as well as preventing or mitigating explosions, analyzing siting of occupied buildings, designing protective structures, and upgrading existing buildings. The goal of this ongoing program is to undertake studies aimed at solving problems common throughout these industries with the results, benefits, and costs being shared by all participating companies. The projects, scope of work, and proposed budgets for the studies are defined by vote of all participating companies at Cooperative meetings.

The studies conducted each year for the Cooperative provide valuable information that is shared with all participants. Results of prior year's research studies include significant advancements in:

Participants of the Explosion Research Cooperative benefit each year from the advancements being made by this innovative program. For information on joining the Cooperative, please inquire using the information request button below so that a BakerRisk representative can contact you.