Dust Explosions
The interest of the media in dust explosions increased considerably following two major grain-elevator disasters in the United States in 1979. However, these were not isolated incidents and were statistically unusual only in the high loss of life involved. Any oxidizable material that is dispersed i...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY
Springer US
1982, 1982
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 1982 |
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| Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- 1. Introduction
- 1.1. How, Where, and Why Dust Ignitions Occur
- 1.2. Ignition Sources—Statistical Data
- 1.3. Ignition Sources
- 1.4. Ignition Properties of Powdered Materials
- 1.5. Dust-Classification Systems
- 1.6. Protection Systems
- 1.7. General Considerations
- 2. Ignition Sources
- 2.1. Welding, Cutting, and Flames
- 2.2. Self-Heating—Spontaneous Combustion
- 2.3. Hot Surfaces
- 2.4. Sparks
- 2.5. Secondary Ignition
- 3. Static Electricity
- 3.1. Introduction
- 3.2. Definitions and Relationships
- 3.3. Measurement Techniques
- 3.4. Examples of Electrostatic Measurements in an Industrial Environment
- 4. Electrostatic Ignition of Powders
- 4.1. Electrostatic Charging of Powders
- 4.2. Electrostatic Charge Accumulation
- 4.3. Electrostatic Safety Criteria
- 4.4. Elimination of Static
- 4.5. Electric Shock
- 4.6. Safety in Electrostatic Powder-Coating Systems
- 5. Powder Properties and Their Measurement
- 5.1. Introduction
- 5.2. General Properties—Particle Size and Shape
- 5.3. Dust Resistivity
- 5.4. Moisture Content
- 5.5. Dust Concentration in the Workplace
- 5.6. Ignitability
- 5.7. Thermal Tests
- 5.8. Minimum Ignition Energy
- 5.9. Minimum Explosive Concentration
- 5.10. Maximum Oxygen Concentration
- 5.11. Maximum Rate of Pressure Rise; Maximum Explosive Pressure
- 5.12. Effect of Particle Properties on Ignition Properties
- 5.13. Effect of Hot Environments on Ignition Parameters
- 5.14. Summary
- 6. Design of a Processing Plant for Safety
- 6.1. Formal Safety Analysis
- 6.2. Hazards Associated with Industrial Processes
- 6.3. The Human Element
- 6.4. Dust Control
- 7. Dust Explosion Protection
- 7.1. Introduction
- 7.2. Containment of Explosions
- 7.3. Explosion Venting—Pressure Relief for Explosion Protection
- 7.4. Explosion Suppression
- 7.5.Inerting
- 7.6. Flame Traps and Automatic Barriers
- Appendixes
- A1. Summary of Electrostatic Equations
- A2. Certification and Standards
- A3. Sources of Explosion Data
- B1. Fire
- B2. Dust Explosions—General
- B3. Industrial Processes
- B4. Plant Layout
- B5. Hazard Analysis
- B6. Test Methods
- B7. Welding
- B8. Electrostatics
- B9. Impact Sparks
- B10. Electrical Equipment
- B11. Thermal Ignition
- B12. Venting of Plant
- B13. Venting of Buildings
- B14. Suppression
- B15. Inerting
- B16. Case Histories
- References